“I don’t care what you can do.  I care what you CAN’T do” - Greg Roskopf, Muscle Activation Techniques™ Founder.

Strength has an enormous effect on Range of Motion.  Thus, if you feel muscle tightness, the opposing muscle is most likely weak.     

MAT is a systematic approach for Evaluating and Correcting muscular imbalances.  These muscular imbalances contribute to injury, impede recovery, and compromise performance. 

MAT is a specific and unique process that is used to improve one’s ability to develop efficient muscle contraction(s) as indicated by the measurement and comparison of AROM (active range of motion) symmetry issues on each side of the body.  

The MAT process can address hundreds of muscles and joints in order to uncover the muscular issues that could be contributing to the loss of physical performance and associated subjective complaints.  

Much like a chiropractor deals with bones, MAT practitioners deal with muscles.  Muscles are the prime movers of bones.  Joints are secondary.

MAT evaluates the body as a mechanical system and the interrelationship of the joints, prioritizing weakness instead of tightness, as loss of range of motion is viewed as a strength issue. 

The body has amazing healing capacities if we just align ourselves with appropriate, well-progressed, individualized movements to stimulate positive change. 

I now base my yoga practice, and instructors on this MAT principle. 

And of course:  Deep breathing…