Intrinsic Resistance Training - IRT

02/02/2025

Great time learning from Greg Roskopf, the inventor of at the Winter MATRX Conference! Also enjoyed working with and learning from fellow practitioners. Excited to apply everything soon.

09/08/2024

Thanks to .activation for the tune up! Feeling great!! If you live in the Bellingham area and experience any muscle tightness, pain or merely want to perform better athletically, then go see Charles at .activation.

14/11/2023

Whatever your goal or concern going into the session, this prescriptive approach dictates where and how to reset: stabilize the body. Clients walk out stronger each time and keep increasing their stability & tolerance throughout this process.

09/08/2023

25/07/2023

Patrick is a top level Muscle Activation Techniques RX practitioner and trainer with over 20 years experience across the globe. He is also the author of Health and Fitness Perspective.

He says, “the body doesn’t know the difference between chemical, physical and emotional stress.”

Tune into the latest episode of the podcast to hear talk all about muscle activation techniques (MAT) and much more!

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22/07/2023

Episode premiering this Monday at 9am GMT. Make sure to tune in! 🎙️

20/05/2023

Offering Muscle Activation Rx Sessions in the ⚫️CLICK THE LINK IN BIO TO BOOK ✔️ with .repost
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MAT is a non-invasive and revolutionary approach to assessing and correcting a client’s muscular system. MAT Practitioners examine the muscle system’s role in chronic pain and injury.

Practitioners of MAT seek to target the cause of the muscle weakness (a term used to explain the connection of the brain and muscle tissue when they are not communicating well) and work to bring back mobility and stability through improving the contractibility of a weak muscle.

One of the Principles of MAT is:

“The result of stress, trauma, and overuse and the resultant inflammation alters the communication between the nervous system and the muscular system. When the communication pathway is altered, the muscles can’t contract efficiently which means they can’t shorten effectively. When muscles can’t shorten effectively the opposite muscles will not lengthen effectively thus the opposite muscles show us as being tight!”

- Greg Roskopf, 1998
1st MAT Specialist Class

12/05/2023

23/04/2023

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📚 While we do not directly treat pain, we understand that by improving muscle function, we can reduce pain, and that is the goal of MAT.

When the muscles have a strong neurological connection, there is an increase in muscle spindle sensitivity. With increased spindle sensitivity, the associated muscle is able to contract efficiently in order to tolerate greater amounts of force and protect the body from injury.

It is important to note that there is an inverse relationship between mechanoreception and nociception. Therefore, when the sensitivity of the muscle spindle (mechanoreceptor) decreases due inflammation, the sensitivity of the nociceptors (pain receptors) increase. Thus, when there is muscle inhibition, it takes less physical stress to create a pain response.

Once muscles are activated, the result is an increase in muscle spindle sensitivity and a decrease in nociceptor sensitivity.

16/04/2023

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For professional golfers, MAT can be particularly beneficial in several ways:

Increased Range of Motion:

By identifying and addressing muscular imbalances, MAT can help improve range of motion in the body, which can be especially beneficial for golfers who need to be able to rotate their body effectively to execute their swings.

Improved Power and Accuracy:

By ensuring that all the muscles in the body are firing properly, MAT can help golfers generate more power and accuracy in their swings.

Reduced Risk of Injury:

By correcting imbalances and weaknesses in the body, MAT can help reduce the risk of injury, which is particularly important for golfers who may be putting a lot of strain on their bodies through frequent practice and competition.

Enhanced Recovery:

MAT can also be used as part of a recovery routine, helping golfers to recover more quickly and effectively after training or competition.

Overall, MAT can be a valuable tool for professional golfers looking to optimize their performance, reduce their risk of injury, and enhance their overall well-being.

Ready to learn how you can help golfers improve their game as an MAT Practitioner?

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08/04/2023

Although MAT is often associated with helping reduce pain, this is only a byproduct of the reduction in overall inflammation that occurs wher muscle weakness and imbalances are resolved. ⚡️

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28/03/2023

I’m passionate about MAT, because it allows me to pinpoint and address specific complaints my clients have and get them feeling better through being stronger and more stable. 🩻

It not only allows me to check my MAT work, but also to check any training I do with my clients. A great adjunct to any modality!