Muscle Activation Techniques - What is it?
MAT is a form of manual therapy that looks at muscle tightness as a form of protection in the body. Weak or inhibited muscles can create the need for other muscles to tighten up in order to help stabilise the joints.
MAT gets to the root of pain and injury by addressing muscle weakness (the cause) rather than muscle tightness (the symptom). Results can include, increased range of motion, strength and control of joints, decreased pain and an improved environment for healing.
MAT - What can it help?
- Muscular tightness
- Muscular weakness
- Joint instability
- Joint irritation / inflammation
- Loss of mobility
- Post surgical recovery
- Impaired performance
- Repetitive strains
- Chronic Aches
- Fatigue
The symptoms above indicate muscular compensations. Through systematic assessment, and hands-on treatment, MAT corrects these muscular imbalances and can bring relief from recurring or chronic pain.
Muscle Activation Techniques - What To Expect
MAT relies on 4 key pillars during treatment: joint range of motion; manual muscle testing; precise palpations; and isometrics. MAT works to increase the stability and mobility of the joints by restoring the proprioceptive sensitivity of the muscle spindles within the muscles being treated
The body is a highly integrated structure - not a series of unrelated parts,
so the location of your pain may not be the location of the cause. Our in depth joint-by-joint biomechanical assessment will locate the causes, rather than simply looking for and treating symptoms.
MAT and Other Modalities
MAT is an adjuct to all forms of exercise and therapy.
Through our thought process and technique we compliment all modalities, while working with the client and their specialist we can improve the results of all forms of activity, exercise and therapy. With an emphasis on ensuring muscles around a joint and the stability that comes with this, we can assist the body isn getting the most out of any activity you choose..?
Muscle Activation Techniques - Logistics
Michael Goulden offers MAT from two convenient locations in London, UK. You can find him in E1 or W1. Travis Allan offers MAT from Spitalfields, E1.
Sessions usually last for 55 minutes. Prices range from £70 - £90 per session, depending on location and number of sessions purchased.
Treatments are fully clothed. Wear loose, comfortable clothing (t-shirt, tracksuit bottoms, etc). Drink plenty of water and try not to drink stimulants on the day of your treatment (coffee, etc)