Muscle Activation Techniques
When you’re not able to perform at your best because of a muscle imbalance or limited range of motion, you may be a great candidate for treatment with Muscle Activation Techniques® (MAT®). At Denver Sports Recovery in the Denver Metro Area of Colorado, our highly skilled functional medicine team offers this innovative approach to performance enhancement with surgery or other invasive techniques. Find out more about the MAT system and how it can be an effective tool for recovery for athletes and anyone else with muscle stiffness!
Muscle Activation Techniques Q&A
WHAT ARE MUSCLE ACTIVATION TECHNIQUES®?
Muscle Activation Techniques® (MAT) is a specialized approach aimed at assessing and correcting muscle imbalances. It’s all a unique process that evaluates your muscle contraction ability to identify issues like:
Joint instability
Muscular imbalances
Limited range of motion
This functional medicine technique focuses on identifying weak or inhibited muscles that may be causing pain or limiting mobility. By activating and strengthening these specific muscles, MAT helps to improve overall muscle function and performance. MAT combines elements of both manual therapy and exercise to restore proper muscle activation, leading to enhanced movement and reduced risk of injury. This non-invasive system is also capable of addressing the root cause of muscle dysfunction to help you move and function optimally.
HOW DOES MAT WORK?
MAT strategies don’t require a forced change in your body. Instead, the system works with your body’s natural functionality to optimize and improve muscle contractions. Denver Sports Recovery’s trained MAT specialists and functional medicine practitioners listen carefully to what your muscles tell them during diagnostic testing, and they create a complementary program based on those needs.
By understanding the underlying cause of muscle weakness, you can prepare your muscles for the job ahead and improve your overall athletic performance as a result. Once these specific muscles are identified, MAT applies specific manual techniques to activate and strengthen them. This helps to restore proper muscle function and balance, leading to improved movement, reduced pain, and enhanced athletic performance.
HOW DOES MAT CONTRIBUTE TO RECOVERY?
Muscle Activation Techniques® contribute to recovery for athletes by specifically targeting and addressing the underlying muscle imbalances that may be impeding recovery. By improving the activation and strength of these muscles, MAT promotes enhanced movement patterns and reduced strain on other muscles and joints. This can accelerate the recovery process and help individuals regain their strength, mobility, and function more quickly.
WHO CAN BENEFIT FROM MAT?
MAT is suitable for everyone, whether you’re a professional athlete or just lead an active lifestyle. The diagnostics of the system address the specific issues that affect your mobility and muscle function, while the system can accommodate your individual needs. Contact us if you fit into any of these categories:
Athletes (professional and amateur)
People recovering from injuries
Individuals with chronic pain or movement limitations
People looking to enhance their overall fitness and performance
People experiencing muscle imbalances or weakness
Individuals seeking relief from pain and improved mobility
The goal of the MAT treatment is to improve your range of motion and get you back to your usual activities as quickly as possible. You can benefit from MAT at Denver Sports Recovery if you’re interested in starting an exercise program or if you want to support your existing program. You can also use it in conjunction with your rehabilitation from an injury and reduce your risk for future injuries.
EXERCISES TO EXPECT FROM OUR DENVER TEAM
MAT exercises are designed to activate and strengthen specific muscles. These exercises often involve isometric contractions, where you hold a muscle in a contracted position, as well as dynamic movements targeting the identified weak or inhibited muscles. Examples of exercises commonly used in MAT include stability exercises, resistance band exercises, bodyweight exercises, and targeted activation exercises. However, your MAT functional medicine practitioner will customize the exercises to address your specific muscle imbalances and goals.
HOW LONG DO I NEED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE MAT PROGRAM?
Every person has different needs, but you can expect to engage in the recommended muscle exercises several times a day for at least two weeks with your Denver Sports Recovery specialist. The exercises are important for restoring weak muscles and correcting existing imbalances or joint instability.
Following a course of exercise, you can also expect to need a period of rest. This time allows your body a chance to heal to better support the muscles.
If you’re recovering from an injury or just want to enhance your performance in the game, find out more about the benefits of the Muscle Activation Techniques today!
Pricing
Muscle Activation Techniques
- Initial (45min) $110
- (30 min) $80
- (45 min) $100
- *Package options available
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Experience the same professional sports recovery and functional medicine that professional athletes rely on with Denver Sports Recovery. No matter your age or fitness level, our multidisciplinary team of providers is dedicated to helping you relieve pain, recover from injuries, and enhance your physical performance. Don't let pain or limited mobility hold you back — try Muscle Activation Techniques® (MAT) at Denver Sports Recovery and unlock your true potential.