MAT is a revolutionary technique that identifies and corrects neuromuscular imbalances within the body.  MAT views muscle tightness as secondary to muscle weakness.  From this view, the tight muscles are a defense mechanism that results from the body wanting to protect itself from positions of instability.  Over time, this very common mechanism can result in discomfort, pain, instability, joint inflammation (arthritis), and injury.  MAT helps restore neuromuscular control that affects the mobility and stability of the joint.

Another cornerstone of MAT is its system of checks and balances and its reproducible process.  The body is a chain of connections from head to toe.  MAT is designed to help understand how these connections interact with one another.  In short, MAT is designed to help take some of the guesswork out of a treatment program.

The MAT Process

MAT uses specific range of motion exams designed to help expose muscles that are not neurologically sound and in return do not allow for the full range of motion of a joint.  These muscles are usually identified in their shortest position where they have the least biomechanical advantage.

Once these relationships are identified, the client is led through a series of muscle tests to help uncover the weaknesses.  Once the areas of instability have been identified, the neurological defecit can be restored through precise palpations and or graded isometric contractions.  Finally, we retest the inhibited muscle to see if the range of motion and strength has been restored. 

I have been very fortunate to attend numerous manual therapy classes from some of the best practitioners anywhere.  I have studied with the renowned URSA foundation and with other physical therapists and athletic trainers who are recognized as being at the top of their fields in manual therapy.  Some of the techniques that I have focused on are muscle energy, strain-counterstrain, myofascial release, and trigger point therapy.

 We are all unique and our life experiences and physical structure place out bodies in our own unique circumstances.  Because of the differences, each therapeutic session is tailored to you and your specific needs at that time.  I look forward to working with you in the future!

*This technique was developed by Greg Roskopf, MS.  Greg has worked as a consultant to professional organizations such as the Utah Jazz, Denver Nuggets, and Denver Broncos.