What Is Muscle Activation Techniques®
A systematic process focused on identifying and correcting muscle inhibition, the root cause of muscle tightness and pain.
A Better Way To Identify Muscle Dysfunction & Accelerate Recovery
MAT is a hands-on systematic process focused on identifying and correcting muscle inhibition. By addressing these underlying issues, MAT aims to improve the body’s overall function and performance, offering a more effective solution than simply treating symptoms.
Assess Muscle Function
MAT practitioners conduct an evaluation to identify muscles that are not functioning properly, creating muscle imbalances and compensation patterns that could result in pain.
Correct Muscle Inhibition
By addressing inhibited muscles, proper communication between the nervous system and muscular system is established, enhancing capabilities and restoring muscle function.
Restore Range of Motion
The body gains stability and increased mobility through targeted techniques that systematically reactivate muscles that have become inhibited due to stress, trauma, or overuse.
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MAT has grown through people sharing their experience. If someone you trust pointed you in this direction, we’d love to show you what becoming a practitioner looks like.
The MAT Process: A Structured Approach To Assessment
Every MAT Practitioner follows a systematic process designed to gather meaningful information before intervention. This repeatable framework helps practitioners make more informed decisions while maintaining consistency from one evaluation to the next.
Assess Mobility
Using our proprietary Comparative Assessment of Mobility (CAM®), the practitioner measures and compares movement to identify muscle imbalances and restricted motion.
Identify Weakness
With Active Muscle Contract & Sustain (AMC&S®) testing, the practitioner pinpoints inhibited muscles that aren’t contracting properly and need neuromuscular activation.
Apply Activation
Through the Digital Force Application to Muscle Attachment Tissue (DFAMAT®) or Positional IsoAngular Contraction (PIC®), your choice of targeted pressure or isometric force is applied to restore proper neuromuscular function.
Retest Function
The practitioner checks to confirm their activation was successful by doing a follow up AMC&S® test to ensure improvement.
Reassess Motion
The practitioner goes through the CAM® again to review the changes in motion and confirm next steps.
Recovery, Performance, Pain Relief — MAT Is For All
MAT relieves conditions like chronic pain, muscle imbalances, and limited mobility by targeting the root causes of muscular dysfunction.
Active Individuals
MAT helps active individuals stay strong, move efficiently, and prevent injuries by optimizing muscle function and balance.
Chronic Pained Individuals
MAT provides relief for individuals with chronic pain by addressing muscle imbalances and restoring optimal movement function.
Recovering Individuals
MAT supports recovering individuals by restoring muscle function, improving stability, and accelerating the healing process.
Knee Pain
Back Pain
Strains
Muscle Weakness
Mobility Issues
Foot Pain
Shoulder Pain
Overuse Injuries
Overuse Injuries
And More
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Frequently Asked Questions
Whether you’re new to MAT or simply curious, find answers to the questions people ask most before scheduling their first session.
- Who can benefit from MAT?
MAT is ideal for anyone experiencing muscle tightness, pain, or limited mobility, as well as athletes aiming to enhance their performance.
- How do I know if I have a weak muscle?
The first and major indication is that something may not feel right. Any feelings of pain or tightness can be signs of possible muscle weakness.
- I've tried everything else how is this different?
While other treatments may focus on stretching tight muscles or strengthening weak ones, MAT looks at how your muscles communicate with your nervous system to find the source of the problem.
- Does MAT replace Physical Therapy or Chiropractics?
No. MAT is a unique muscle-centric methodology that focuses on evaluating and improving muscle function. Many people choose to incorporate MAT alongside other healthcare and fitness professionals as part of their overall approach to movement and physical well-being.
- Is general activation different from MAT?
“Muscle Activation” is a common term used in fitness and therapy circles to describe exercises designed to warm up or “activate” muscles before activity. On the other hand, Muscle Activation Techniques (MAT) is a specialized, hands-on process developed by Greg Roskopf 30 years ago.
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