Active Bodywork

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Injury and Sports Therapy

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Active Release Technique – Active Release Technique (ART) is a patented massage technique that involves the movement of muscles and ligaments while the therapist actively presses on the affected areas. This reduces muscle adhesions and scar tissue that can compromise performance. Each Active Release Therapy treatment is specific to the individual’s needs, resulting in increased mobility and relief from pain and discomfort. Deep Tissue Massage – This massage treatment targets the underlying muscle layers in the patient’s body, breaking down adhesions that can lead to pain and reduced mobility. This form of massage therapy is especially beneficial to those suffering from chronic pain in the neck, back, legs, and shoulders. Injuries from repetitive motion can also be successfully treated with this method. Deep finger pressure and slow strokes are hallmarks of this therapeutic technique. Fascial Movement Taping – This specialized treatment method uses kinesiology tape, sometimes referred to as RockTape, to help support injured muscles and tendons. Properly placed, the tape can interrupt pain signals to the brain, resulting in decreased discomfort. Kinesiology taping can boost endurance, promote blood flow to muscles, and delay muscle fatigue by decompressing the taped area and distributing stress forces to the surrounding tissues. Developed in Japan, fascial movement taping quickly spread to the athletic community due to its positive effects in treating injuries and improving body performance. Injury Treatment – Athletes with sports-related injuries can benefit from the advanced injury treatment methods provided by Active Bodywork. This is a set of massage techniques suited to helping patients recover from muscle tears, sprains, and overuse injuries, reducing pain and improving mobility to help speed rehabilitation efforts. Our experts can apply a number of massage therapies to boost circulation to the injured area, release tension, and break up adhesions that are the source of discomfort. Injury treatment also helps those with chronic issues like lower back pain, sciatica, and tension headaches, giving relief in as little as one treatment. Neurokinetic Therapy – this novel treatment method uses a combination of motor control theory and muscle testing by the massage therapist. When a muscle is damaged, the body adjusts movement patterns, using different muscles to complete the function performed by the damaged area. This can lead to weakness and poor performance. By manipulating the muscles as they work, the therapist can detect muscles that are dysfunctional or weak and help the body redirect motor control signals to the healed muscles. This treatment method is often used in conjunction with support belts. Neurokinetic therapy can reduce tightness in the lower back and hips, signs of compensation for weak abdominal or thigh muscles. Structural Integration – the therapists at Active Bodywork specialize in this practice, which blends soft-tissue manipulation with sensorimotor education to improve muscle function. Sometimes referred to as “Rolfing” in honor of its developer, Ida Rolf, this therapy incorporates muscle and fascia manipulation with movement education for the whole body, improving balance and performance. This treatment method can help reduce muscle imbalances and reduce pain when applied. Myofascial Release – pain can originate from the connective tissues in and around muscles. Myofascial release is a treatment method that uses deep tissue manipulation to improve circulation, reducing the tightness and compromised range of motion fascial injuries may impart. Our expert therapists work the affected tissues with elbows, knuckles, or tools to apply pressure, and this method can be used in conjunction with

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Neighborhood

Arden - Arcade

Amenities

Therapeutic Massage, Active Release Technique, Myofacial Release, Deep Tissue, Sports Massage, Trigger point, RockTape

Associations

CAMTC

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http://www.activebodywork.com

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Categories

Physical Therapists, Physical Therapy Clinics

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Parking: Lot, Private

Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

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Phone: (916) 999-0964

Address: 2041 Hallmark Dr, Sacramento, CA 95825

Website: http://www.activebodywork.com