ART ART Certification & Practice Standards 1

Question 1

Who developed the Active Release Technique (ART) system?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Michael Leahy

Answer

ART was developed by Dr. P. Michael Leahy, a chiropractor and aerospace engineer, in the 1980s.

Question 2

Which healthcare professionals are eligible to become ART-certified providers in the US?

Accepted Answer

Any licensed healthcare provider who completes ART coursework

Answer

ART certification is open to any licensed healthcare professional who completes the required hands-on coursework and passes the competency evaluation.

Question 3

What is the primary distinguishing feature of ART compared to other soft-tissue techniques?

Accepted Answer

It combines precisely directed tension with specific patient movement

Answer

ART uniquely integrates a provider-applied contact tension while the patient actively moves through a prescribed range of motion to free adhesions.

Question 4

How many distinct ART courses/modules are offered in the standard certification curriculum?

Accepted Answer

Over 500 protocols organized into multiple module levels

Answer

ART offers over 500 treatment protocols organized across multiple certification levels covering the full body.

Question 5

What must an ART provider do to maintain active certification status?

Accepted Answer

Complete required continuing education and re-certification seminars

Answer

ART providers must attend re-certification seminars and fulfill continuing education requirements to keep their certification current.

(ART) Active Release Technique Practice Test

(ART) Active Release Technique Practice Test

ART ART Certification & Practice Standards 1