Barnes & Rivera 2022, Active Release Technique on clinician and patient-reported outcomes: systematic review

Systematic review of nine studies examining Active Release Technique (ART) across musculoskeletal conditions; six studies each found significant short-term improvements in pain and range of motion, and two found improvements in disability. The authors concluded that ART may benefit these outcomes but that evidence is heterogeneous, optimal dosage is unknown, and further research is needed before firm clinical recommendations can be made. Limited evidence.