Charlie Cates

Charlie Cates is the leading consultant to high-level professional, college, & high school basketball players in the Chicagoland area for injury prevention, recovery, & muscle performance. As a certified Muscle Activation Techniques® MATRx practitioner & former college basketball player, he uses his personal experience & understanding of the game & player demands to create customized exercise options for his clients to recover faster & perform their best. He is certified in the highest levels of MAT®, including MATRx, MATRx Stim, and MAT® Athlete. Follow him on Instagram @CharlieCates!
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Basketball Players – The Best Way To Reduce Achilles Stress

Basketball players–Achilles stress is no joke. Too many seasons and careers have been cut short due to Achilles injuries and… Read More

April 25, 2024
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Basketball Players – A New Perspective On Warming Up

Basketball Players–here is an excerpt from a recent issue of the PRO Hooper Newsletter. If you would like to receive… Read More

April 8, 2024
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Basketball Players – The Fastest Way To Become A Better Athlete

Basketball Players–there is one thing you can do that will improve your athletic performance faster than anything else. It is… Read More

March 22, 2024
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Basketball Players – The One Thing That Will Make The Entire Game Easier

Basketball Players–there is one thing you can do for your body that will make everything about the game easier. You… Read More

March 8, 2024
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Basketball Players – Why you need better contracting muscles

Basketball Players–your muscles need to be contracting better. There’s no ifs, ands, or buts about it. Why?? Here’s a short… Read More

February 19, 2024
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2 Things Basketball In-Season Workouts Need To Prevent Injury

Basketball Players–there are so many strategies out there about what your training needs to look like throughout the year. When… Read More

February 6, 2024
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Basketball Players – Why You Need Your Muscles Functioning Optimally

Basketball Players–how often do you work on improving the function of your muscles? The answer from post players is, “Never.”… Read More

January 22, 2024
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Basketball Players – 3 Ways To Boost Your Recovery

Basketball Players–when it comes to feeling and performing your best, recovery is key. How well you recover from practices, games,… Read More

January 8, 2024
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Basketball Players – 2 Easy Ways To Decrease Your Risk For Injury

Basketball Players–getting injured is one of the few things that can completely derail not only your entire season, but your… Read More

October 31, 2023
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Basketball Players – Three Simple Ways To Take Your Game To The Next Level

Basketball Players - with the regular season right around the corner, what can you do now to help give you… Read More

October 13, 2023