The ART provider uses his or her hands to evaluate the texture, tightness and movement of the muscles, fascia, tendons, ligaments, bones, and joints. The ART provider uses his or her hands to evaluate the texture, tightness and movement of the muscles, fascia, tendons, ligaments, bones, and joints. Abnormal tissues are treated by combining precisely directed tension with very specific patient movements. There are over 500 precise ART movements that the therapist will use to identify and correct various problems. Breaking down scar tissue and restoring normal joint motion to a soft tissue injury, or a chronic joint problem are the major benefits of ART. Sometimes ART works very well in chronic problems where other treatments have failed. Most professional athletes now use ART regularly for their various injuries.