Muscle Reactivation (AMIT)

We specialize in the Advanced Muscle Integration Technique (AMIT), a comprehensive neuromuscular assessment and muscle reactivation method designed to identify muscle inhibition and regain neural communication between the nervous system and the affected muscles, helping improve neuromuscular function. By improving neuromuscular function; strength, stability, movement efficiency, and overall musculoskeletal performance can be restored.

What areas of the body does Dr. Rehwald evaluate and treat using AMIT?

  • Cervical spine (neck)
  • Thoracic spine (mid-back)
  • Lumbar spine (low back)
  • Shoulders
  • Elbows
  • Hips
  • Knees
  • Ankles and feet

What does an AMIT examination and treatment consist of?

An Advanced Muscle Integration Technique (AMIT) examination is a series of precise, isolated manual muscle tests used to assess neuromuscular function and identify muscle inhibition. Once inhibited muscles are identified, treatment involves manual stimulation of specific reflex centers throughout the body along with manipulation of specific spinal segments to reactivate each individual muscle.

Why do muscles become inhibited?

Muscle inhibition is an involuntary protective neurological mechanism where the central nervous system reduces the neural drive to a muscle. It may occur after an injury, trauma, excessive loading, joint inflammation, or surgery. When this happens, a muscle may not activate as designed, reducing its ability to provide normal strength, movement and stability.

What happens when a muscle is inhibited?

When a muscle isn't functioning properly, other muscles compensate to maintain movement and strength. While this adaptation may temporarily reduce discomfort, it creates inefficient movement patterns and instability which will contribute to progressive weakness, stiffness and a reoccurrence of pain.

How do I know if I have inhibited muscles?

Muscle inhibition may be contributing to your condition if you experience:

  • Persistent or recurring pain
  • Muscle weakness or fatigue
  • Stiffness or tightness
  • Decreased mobility or stability
  • Recurrent injuries
  • Difficulty recovering after an injury or surgery

Can AMIT help prevent injuries?

By identifying neuromuscular imbalances and muscle inhibition before they lead to excessive stress on other tissues, AMIT may help improve stability, movement quality, and overall function. Addressing these issues early may reduce the risk of future injury for many individuals.

Can AMIT improve athletic performance?

Efficient movement and strength are dependent on muscles working together as intended. By restoring proper muscle activation and reducing compensatory movement patterns, AMIT can help athletes and active individuals optimize strength, stability, movement efficiency and overall performance.

Can AMIT help after an injury or surgery?

Following an injury or surgery, muscles surrounding the affected area may become inhibited, making rehabilitation challenging and incomplete. AMIT helps identify and restore activation to these muscles, allowing for a properly designed recovery.