GetMATFit - Neuro Muscular Therapy
1st MAT Master-Level Specialist
&
ONLY PDTR Specialist
in Colorado Springs
Experience Comprehensive Wellness with PDTR & MAT
Getting to the Root of the Matter
When it comes to restoring your body’s natural function, relieving pain, and optimizing performance, GetMATFit is exactly what you're looking for by the use of two powerful modalities; Proprioceptive Deep Tendon Reflex (PDTR) and Muscle Activation Techniques (MAT). These innovative approaches focus on addressing the root causes of dysfunction within the nervous and muscular systems, delivering lasting results for athletes, chronic pain sufferers, and anyone seeking to enhance their physical well-being.
What is Proprioceptive Deep Tendon Reflex?
Proprioceptive Deep Tendon Reflex (PDTR), targets the nervous system to address faulty signals sent by neuroreceptors located in muscles, joints, organs, and connective tissues. These disruptions often lead to acute and chronic pain, limited mobility, or movement inefficiencies. PDTR works to identify and reset these dysfunctional signals, restoring proper communication between the brain and body. This precise, holistic and non-invasive technique helps alleviate pain, enhance mobility, and improve overall bodily function.
What is Muscle Activation Techniques?
Muscle Activation Techniques (MAT) is a specialized approach focused on identifying and correcting muscle imbalances that lead to weakness, tightness, and compensatory patterns. By targeting the communication between the brain and muscles, MAT reactivates inhibited muscles and restores balance across the body. This method not only relieves pain but also enhances strength, mobility, and athletic performance.
How PDTR & MAT Work Together
PDTR & MAT complement each other by addressing both the nervous system and muscular system:
PDTR: Focuses on resetting disrupted neuroreceptor signals to restore optimal communication between the brain and body.
MAT: Reactivates inhibited muscles and improves their ability to function effectively within a balanced system.
By combining these cutting edge modalities, GetMATFit can address the root causes of pain and dysfunction while enhancing the body’s overall performance and resilience.
Benefits of PDTR & MAT
When used together, PDTR and MAT offer a comprehensive solution for improving physical health:
- Chronic Pain Relief: Resolve the neural and muscular origins of discomfort.
- Enhanced Performance: Optimize strength, coordination, and agility for athletes, weekend warriors and active individuals.
- Injury Prevention: Address imbalances before they lead to strain or overuse injuries.
- Faster Recovery: Accelerate healing by improving muscle function and resetting nervous system disruptions.
- Improved Mobility: Increase range of motion and flexibility by addressing both tightness and dysfunction (NOT BY STRETCHING).
Who Can Benefit From PDTR & MAT?
This dynamic combination is ideal for:
- Athletes: Improve performance, recover faster, and reduce the risk of future injuries.
- Individuals with Chronic Pain: Alleviate persistent discomfort caused by neural or muscular imbalances.
- Rehabilitation Patients: Regain function and mobility after surgery or injury faster than traditional physical therapy.
- Everyday Movers: Maintain an active, pain-free lifestyle with better mobility and strength.
What to Expect During a Session
A combined PDTR and MAT session is tailored to your specific needs:
- Assessment: A thorough history of patient's issue and evaluation identifies neural disruptions, muscle imbalances, and movement dysfunctions.
- MAT Comparative Assessment of Movement: Assessing precise movement patterns from the Right and Left side of the body identifies compensations.
- PDTR Treatments: GetMATFit uses manual muscle testing with gentle stimulus corrections to reset neuroreceptor signals.
- Reassessment: Immediate feedback of proper movements ensures progress and highlights areas for continued improvement.
Duration: 55 mins (acute issues may resolve in 2–5+/- sessions, while chronic issues may resolve in 3-12+/- sessions).
For the greatest results the best way to use GetMATFit, once your issue has been resolved, is consistent maintenance (every 4-6 weeks). Think of an oil change on your car. It's not weekly, but it is dependent upon how often and how hard you use your car. Your body is no different, and this type of consistency allows your "body/vehicle" to optimally function and not leave you stranded!
What are some of the issues that can be addressed?
- Back Stiffness/Pain
- Overuse Injuries due to Repetitiveness of Sports
- Osgood-Schlatter Disease of the Knee
- Jumper's Knee
- Rotator Cuff Issues (esp. for throwing-motion athletes)
- Sprained Ankles
- Joint Stiffness/Pain
- Piriformis Syndrome
- SI Joint Pain
- Chronic Headaches
- PTSD
- Concussions
- Food Sensitivities
- Parkinson's Disease Symptoms Relief
- Growing Pains in Children
- Non-Impact Trauma Injuries in Sports
- Pregnancy Aches & Pains
- And Much More!
Who I Am
Erik Korop, PDTR & MAT Master Specialist
Erik was introduced to Muscle Activation Techniques™ (MAT™) in 2014 through a fellow MAT™ Specialist who had been practicing since 2004. Recognizing the immense benefits of this non-medical approach—effective for athletes at all levels as well as non-athletes—he quickly immersed himself in the field. After completing the MAT™ internship, Erik became a certified specialist and went on to establish GetMATFit. He currently resides in Colorado Springs, CO, with his wife, dedicated to helping individuals regain strength, mobility, and confidence in their daily activities through MAT™.
In 2019, Erik expanded his expertise by pursuing Proprioceptive Deep Tendon Reflex (PDTR). After three years of intensive study, he successfully completed the curriculum in 2022.
Erik’s career began as a Strength and Conditioning Coach at the collegiate level before moving into professional sports with the New York Mets. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise and Movement Science from the University of Oregon (2002). His athletic journey started at Lane Community College (Eugene, OR) and continued at Rockford College (Rockford, IL), where he played baseball. In 2004, he became a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the NSCA.
In 2006, Erik transitioned from professional sports to entrepreneurship, founding RedLine Athletics, a rapidly growing youth athletic training franchise. He played a key role in developing training protocols and systems, serving as Vice President of Sports Performance for RedLine Athletics Franchising and Director of Sports Performance for RedLine Athletics Colorado Springs. He remained with the organization for over 10 years.
In 2017, Erik and his wife launched Ground Up Sports Performance in Colorado Springs, where they served as co-owners and held roles as General Manager and Office Manager.
With a lifelong passion for performance, rehabilitation, and movement optimization, Erik continues to dedicate his expertise to helping others achieve a higher quality of life.