Charlie Cates

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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
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Mom, Retired IFBB Bikini Pro, Personal Trainer – Nicole Moneer – MAT® Testimonial

Check out this awesome MATRx® testimonial from retired IFBB Bikini Pro, NASM certified personal trainer, author, and mom Nicole Moneer!… Read More

November 24, 2017
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Pro Basketball Player – Quinton Chievous – MAT® Testimonial

Check out this awesome testimonial from pro basketball player Quinton Chievous!  Quinton did Muscle Activation Techniques® with Charlie in preparation… Read More

November 10, 2017
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Compensation – How Your Feet Can Be Creating Back Issues

Compensation often gets a bad rap.  It is portrayed in a negative light as the demise of your orthopedic health… Read More

November 3, 2017