In MAT®, chronic tightness, stiffness, and pain are all viewed as signs of muscle weakness.
Muscle Activations Techniques® (MAT) is a program developed and owned by Greg Roskopf that he teaches to trainers and therapists across the country. Greg is a biomechanics specialist who specializes in identifying and addressing the biomechanical imbalances that contribute to chronic pain or injury. He has worked with various elite and professional athletes including Peyton Manning and John Lynch, along with acting as a consultant to various professional teams, which include the Denver Broncos.
What is MAT®
The link below is a piece from Greg Roskopf MAT founder, explaining why we need to incorporate MAT into our lives:
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What is MAT® Rx
Watch and listen to Body Builder and Trainer Vince Del Monte explain Rx in a session with Greg Roskopf.
Vince shares how use of MAT® has helped his body recover from the stresses of exercise. Included in the video, are two of Vince?s appointments with Greg.
The 5 Fundamentals of MAT®
1Increases the contractile efficiency of muscle, which in turn increases muscle stability. This allows people to build strength throughout the entire muscular system.
2Increases the amount of stress the muscles can handle which increases the muscles’ ability to recover from injury and overuse.
3Identifies muscle weakness as the cause of muscle tightness and muscle pain.
4Views muscular tightness as our own Natural Protection Mechanism.
5Increases joint mobility, but not at the expense of stability. MAT first increases stability, or “motor control,” and thus allows for improvements in range of motion.
The outcome of consistent MAT® sessions is the improvement of the muscular system’s ability to recover; and its ability to withstand chemical, emotional and physical stresses increases.
The Benefits of the MAT® Program
Many professional athletes and regular folks use MAT® to shorten recovery time when injured, and as a maintenance tool to keep their bodies at peak performance. MAT® promotes efficient muscle contractibility, which in turn has a positive impact on exercise and recovery time, as MAT® helps to enhance the body’s ability to handle exercise and movement.
There are hundreds of muscles and joints to be evaluated in order to uncover the muscle issues that could be contributing to the loss of physical performance and any associated subjective complaints. This evaluative process leads to numerous sessions of work to solve the identified problems. MAT® is a whole-body approach to overall muscle dysfunction.
MAT® is a method that involves the resetting of the connection between a muscle and the brain, through manual reactivation, which restores mobility and increases muscle contraction while eliminating chronic muscle problems.
MAT® has a cumulative effect; therefore, coming consistently and making time for reinforcement exercises are a significant factor in having success with MAT®. MAT® is a part of the exercise continuum, preparing the body for the stresses of exercise and daily activities. The client is an active participant in the sessions. It is also important to note that there are times when clients to reevaluate their activities and exercise regimen in order to heal.
We consistently encourage our clients to look at the big picture and we believe that patience and awareness are key ingredients to ultimate success.
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MAT® in the News
Super Bowl-winning Broncos’ Recovery Advantage
What do Musculoskeletal Specialists Do?
A diving save in soccer is a picture-perfect moment: a gymnastic display of quick reflexes, a gutsy leap with outstretched arms and unfurled fingers. For US women’s national team goalkeeper Hope Solo, preparing for the instant begins not on a grassy surface but a reflective one.
Runner’s World: Using Neuroscience to Avoid Injuries
Most runners have been there. The race goes well, but the knee starts screaming shortly after the finish. You try stretching, strengthening, and endless foam rolling. Nothing works. When traditional paths to better health fail, some athletes are finding solutions to vexing injuries by trying neuromuscular therapies. These routines are thought to improve coordination, power, and reaction.
Bryson DeChambeau 2017 PGA winner works with Greg Roskopf
Bryson DeChambeau the winner of the 2017 PGA Tour works with Greg Roskopf. He believes so much in MAT® that he will fly to the headquarters in Denver, Colorado to work with him between golf tournaments.
FBB Pro Ben Pakulski Utilizes Muscle Activation Techniques®
Bryson DeChambau and Muscle Activation Techniques are changing Golf
Muscling Through: How Greg Roskopf developed Muscle Activation Techniques (MAT®)
At only 26 years old, Bryson Dechambeau is one of the world’s youngest international golf champions. A 7-time PGA Tour winner and 2020 U.S. Open Champion, he is only the fifth player in history to win the NCAA Dl Championship and the U.S. Amateur in the same year. Bryson’s goal was to be the longest driver on the PGA tour. He shared that Muscle Activation Techniques (MAT®) has opened new boundaries that he never thought possible. If you are interested in learning more about what MAT® can do for you, please reach out to us at Core Restore for a complimentary consultation.
What to wear for your sessions
- During the MAT® process we ask that all clients wear loose, exercise-type clothing and clean socks.
- Please make sure to shower before the MAT® session.
- Please note that clients remain fully clothed during the MAT® session.
Listen to Greg Roskopf discuss the role the neuro-muscular system plays in preventing injuries and performance:
To become a MAT®
Targeted Care Client
- This approach is for specific care related to 1 or 2 targeted neuromuscular issues only.
- These sessions are for individuals that are relatively healthy, few to no medications, accustomed to exercise, and have incorporated other health-related modalities and options into their daily lives.
- Complimentary Consultation options can be scheduled either in person, by telephone, or Zoom
- The first MAT session shall not be scheduled until clients return our cancelation policy.
- This approach begins with MAT services in the first session. There shall be no Client Intake with the Targeted Care approach.
- Clients must come in 30 minutes prior to their first MAT session to review and complete all forms with the Core Restore staff.
To become a MAT®
Whole Body Care Client
- This approach is for a more holistic view of the entire neuromuscular system and all its interrelated dysfunctional parts that make up movement.
- These sessions are for individuals who understand that the body is a process, and that ongoing maintenance and dedication to a process will produce more systemic outcomes.
- Complimentary Consultation in person only.
- The first MAT session shall not be scheduled until clients return our cancelation policy.
- This approach begins with a one-hour Client Intake session that provides a full body range of motion assessment. The second appointment will be the first MAT session.
- All required forms must be completed prior to client Intake. These forms may be emailed to info@core-restore.com, or brought to the office at the Intake appointment.
Forms of Payment
- Core Restore accepts cash, personal checks, and debit or credit card
- Health Insurance does not cover MAT® services
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