What is Muscle Activation Techniques?
New to Europe, Muscle Activation Techniques is a biomechanical based, neuromuscular assessment and treatment process.
The MAT procedure addresses weak links within the muscular system, thereby allowing the body to function most efficiently while eliminating pain.
The MAT process seeks to identify and eliminate the causes of muscular system issues that can lead to restricted motion, pain and injury.
How does it differ to other forms of manual therapy?
MAT gets to the root of pain and injury by addressing muscle weakness (the cause) rather than muscle tightness (the symptom). The primary function of muscle is to move and stabilise a joint. If joint stability decreases due to muscle inhibition, the nervous system will respond by increasing the tension on compensating muscles.
Most forms of manual therapies concentrate on stretching, releasing or relaxing these 'tight' muscles. MAT takes a different viewpoint and rather than releasing a safety mechanism created by our bodies, MAT is designed to jumpstart the inhibited muscles, once the nervous system can utilise these muscles, the extra tension (muscle tightness) is no longer required.
Who will you be working with?
Muscle Activation Techniques are provided on a one-to-one basis with either Michael Goulden, who is a Master Specialist or Rui Reis, who is a Specialist. We can recommend who would be best suited, based upon your needs
Where can you find out more information about the education process?
Muscle Activation Techniques Video
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