Introduction

Matrix Repatterning, addresses the primary source of tension in the connective tissue-fascial system in an efficient and effective manner. Treatment is gentle and painless, and often results in a global reorganization and postural stabilization, encouraging the body toward normal, pain-free function.

It is currently used by physical therapists, chiropractors, physicians, athletic trainers, massage therapists, and veterinarians. Founded by Dr. George Roth of Toronto, it is being practiced on five continents and in ten countries around the world.

The Science behind Matrix Repatterning

Matrix Repatterning is based on a revolutionary, new model of the underlying structure of organic tissue, the Tensegrity Matrix, which explains the complex interrelationship of all the structural components of the body. It extends the basic concept of the tissue response to injury, beyond the level of joint, muscle and ligament, to include all structures of the body as potential sources of dysfunction.

The tensegrity matrix model of the body, as elaborated by Stephen Levin, M.D., holds that the body tissues are composed of interconnected tension icosohedra (complex triangular trusses), which inherently provide a balance between stability and mobility. This structural model explains many of the observed phenomena related to body support, movement, response to stress and trauma, as well as the effects of various therapeutic interventions. This theory has been supported by several studies in recent years.

The principle of treatment is the release of fascial restrictions at the molecular level. It has been demonstrated that gentle compression of tissues results in a piezo-electric effect, which causes electrons, associated with the chemical bonds in the involved tissues, to generate a form of intrinsic current. The resulting flow of electrons may allow the excess stored charge within the restricted molecules to discharge, in the same manner as a capacitor releases excess energy. Thus, enhancing the proper structure of the body's cell, reducing strain in the tensegrity model, and increasing motion and reducing pain.