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Greg Roskopf discussing his thoughts on compensations and how that relates to the nervous system and the muscle system. Ready to learn a modality that enables you to address the root cause of your client's neuromuscular weaknesses? Begin today with our Jumpstart course - link is in our bio.

“Tightness” or range limitations are not due to lack of stretching. They are due to weakness..Original video from Greg Roskopf's Muscle Activation Techniques .#mat #muscleactivationtechniques #tightness #tightnuscles #stretch #stretching #schaumburg #hoffmanestates #chcicago

MAT recognizes that inflammation can create neurological weakness.

Stress, trauma, and overuse and the resultant inflammation can alter the communication between the nervous system and the muscle system. This altered communication is what creates neurological weaknesses. In these situations, muscles lose their ability to contract efficiently, where they can no longer contract on demand, in order to stabilize joints and protect the body from injury. From an MAT perspective we would consider these muscles to be “inhibited”.

The goal of MAT is to “activate” the inhibited muscles through muscle specific isometric contractions or manual stimulation at the origin and insertion of the associated muscle(s).

Once the inhibited muscles are activated, they are able to contract more efficiently, enabling the muscles to withstand greater amounts of external force which allows the muscles to protect the body from pain or injury.

From a MAT perspective, when we see these neurological weaknesses, MAT looks at it as a communication issue rather than a strength issue. The goal of the MAT assessment is to identify positions where a muscle cannot contract on demand and/or sustain a contraction for a specific amount of time.

Therefore, the muscle testing involved in the MAT assessment process are not designed to evaluate the strength of the muscle. The MAT muscle tests are unique in that they are designed to determine whether muscles can contract on demand and sustain the contraction.

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The MAT Approach: Modalities across the health and wellness industry claim to “activate muscles.” The techniques within our process can definitively assess if a muscle is activated.

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In a thought-provoking discussion, Greg Roskopf sheds light on the evolving understanding of sarcopenia, labeling it as the new aging syndrome with profound implications for the aging population. Sarcopenia, characterized by muscle wasting and progressive weakness, is now recognized as a significant contributor to the aging process. Roskopf emphasizes the domino effect, where weakening muscles lose their ability to tolerate forces, leading to inflammation and eventually contributing to various diseases. Surprisingly, recent studies suggest that muscle weakness has a more pronounced impact on aging than cardiovascular endurance. The conversation delves into the paradox of addressing sarcopenia through traditional workouts. While the consensus advocates for strength training to combat muscle weakness, Roskopf highlights the challenges faced by individuals with dysfunctional movement patterns and neuromuscular dysfunction. Attempting to lift weights without addressing these underlying issues can lead to overloading the set point, resulting in injuries, inflammation, and a subsequent reluctance to continue exercising. Roskopf traces the historical understanding of sarcopenia, noting its initial focus on muscle wasting and subsequent recognition of a crucial neurological component. He asserts that this neurological aspect, previously not well understood, hampers people's ability to work out effectively as they age. The discussion leaves a tantalizing question hanging: What is this elusive neurological component? According to Roskopf, it is precisely what we are engaged in at this very moment — Muscle Activation Techniques treatment processes and principles. He underscores the importance of understanding the intricacies of the integrated system, suggesting that its effectiveness is only as strong as its individual components. As researchers and practitioners continue to grapple with the complexities of sarcopenia, Greg Roskopf's insights offer a unique perspective. By highlighting the intersection of muscle weakness, inflammation, and neurological factors, he invites a reevaluation of how we approach aging and exercise, urging a more holistic understanding of the integrated system to unlock effective strategies for a healthier and more resilient aging population. Watch the full mini lecture on the MAT Community Network. Not a member yet? Join us with the link in our bio. #GregRoskopf #injuryprevention #MuscleActivationTechniques

I'm 10 weeks post-op ACL & meniscus surgery. If I exercise I can achieve 0 degree extension & 135 degree flexion, but when I rest my knee... Rick Merriam's answer: When you undergo a surgical procedure for the knee, one or more of the muscles that make up the quinticeps (formally known as quadriceps) are underperforming. In other words, without knowing it, you have muscles that can’t perform their role to the best of their ability. ...

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