Dr' s Ole & Melissa Olson are central Iowa' s only providers of Active Release Techniques. Active Release Techniques, or ART, is a soft-tissue therapy focused on restoring normal function of muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia and nerves. Restoration of joint dysfunction and soft-tissue abnormalities helps our patients return to pain-free activity, work, and play much faster. Headaches, neck pain, back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, shin splints, shoulder pain/rotator cuff problems, sciatica, plantar fasciitis , knee problems, and tennis elbow are just a few of the many conditions that can be resolved quickly and permanently with ART. These conditions all have one important thing in common: they are often a result of overused muscles.