Charlie Cates

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Injury Risk – Three things you can do to decrease this

When the topic of “how to decrease injury” is discussed, oftentimes ideas such as stretching, joint mobility, and core training… Read More

February 24, 2018
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The Most Commonly Skipped Form of Exercise

When you think of exercise, what is the first thought that comes to mind?  It may be a specific activity,… Read More

February 17, 2018
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Pro Athletes – What’s the biggest difference between them and you?

At Muscle Activation Schaumburg, we see a wide variety of clients for Muscle Activation Techniques® (MAT®).  We see clients who are… Read More

February 9, 2018
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Looking to optimize your health and function? MAT® may be the answer.

At Muscle Activation Schaumburg, we generally have three categories of clients that come to see us for Muscle Activation Techniques®… Read More

February 4, 2018
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Want to progress your health, function, and fitness? MAT® can help.

At Muscle Activation Schaumburg, the clients that come to us for Muscle Activation Techniques® typically fall into one of three categories… Read More

January 26, 2018
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3 Ways MAT® Helps Maintain Your Health and Function

When clients come to us for Muscle Activation Techniques®, they typically fall into one of three categories.  The first group… Read More

January 19, 2018
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3 Ways MAT® Helps to Boost Your Performance

Oftentimes, when we think of performance we think of athletes, musicians, actors and actresses, or anybody else that we may… Read More

January 12, 2018
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How muscles saved me from blowing out my knee

When I was 24 years old, I thought I had blown out my knee.  I was playing in a basketball… Read More

January 5, 2018
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CrossFit Competitor Celeste Jenkins – MATRx® Testimonial

Check out this great testimonial from CrossFit competitor Celeste Jenkins!  Celeste describes her experience with Muscle Activation Techniques® (MAT®) and… Read More

December 15, 2017
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Joint Injuries and Your Internal Suspension System

Joint injuries and injuries to passive tissues such as ligaments and discs are ever-present in our society today.  Whether it… Read More

December 3, 2017