What is Active Release Technique (ART®)? Active Release Techniques ® is a patented soft tissue treatment system. It was designed to provide clinicians with an advanced system of diagnosis and manual treatment for soft tissue disorders. These include cumulative trauma disorders (tendonitis, plantar fasciitis), Repetitive Strain Injuries (carpal tunnel syndrome, trigger finger), postural strain, sports injuries and general wear and tear on the muscles, ligaments and joints of t

Avoid Back Pain With These Helpful Tips Whitby and Brooklin got a nice taste of snow this week, and more is certainly on the way. Before heading out to clear off the driveway, here are some tips to minimize strain on your back and joints. 1. Don’t let the snow pile up Consider that each shovel-full of snow can weigh 5-7 pounds. If we let the snow pile up, we can be lifting hundreds of pounds of snow over the course of one bout of shovelling. Moving small amounts of snow more