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    M.A.T.

    ORANGE COUNTY

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    (714) 798-3628
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    Becoming a MAT Specialist

    The Certification Program

    • A 10-Month MAT Certification Program 

    • Instruction and practical application over 8 – 3 day weekends

         (Friday: 9:30 - 5:30)

         (Saturday: 8:30 - 5:30)

         (Sunday: 8:30 - 4:00)

    • Course Outline

         Week 1 & 2 - Lower Body

         Week 3 & 4 - Upper Body

         Week 5 & 6 - Trunk & Spine

         Week 7 & 8 - Cervical Spine & Accessory Muscles & Integration

    • All classes are directed specifically towards each interns educational background 

     

    MAT Commitment

    • 176 hours of education on the MAT Technique, which includes lecture and practical work 

    • Covers all components of Muscle Activation Techniques™, including muscle function, origin and insertion points, and palpation methods. 

    • In depth analysis of gait, function, muscular integration and orthotic therapy 

    • Education on the thought processes of all related therapy techniques 

    • An understanding that will enable each person to evaluate compensation patterns that lead to tight muscles as well as pain and injury

     

    Testing Requirements

    • Midterm is a 4 hour combined written and practical exam 

    • Final exam consist of an extensive 8 hour combined written and practical exam administrated by select MAT Master Level Specialist. 

     

    ​Continuing Education Requirements

    • 16 hours of continuing education is required each year to maintain the Specialist status

    • Courses include Precision Palpation classes, Master Level workshops, and Jumpstart courses

     

    Go to www.muscleactivation.com/education to check upcoming courses

     

     

    Get results with MAT
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    (Information provided by www.muscleactivation.com)

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