The LED light of the Multi-Device Wireless Charger will light up when properly connected. The PRO and Elite are fully charged when the battery icon on the device’s OLED screen is full. The PRO and Elite can remain on the Multi-Device Wireless Charger even when fully charged. The Theragun is a handheld percussive therapy device. The idea is to deliver concentrated force to a muscle to help reduce pain and increase the range of motion. The company claims that it can provide deeper muscle therapy than traditional hand or foam rollers.

I like the breathwork feature that walks you through deep breathing via the LCD screen, paired with a heart rate sensor. This is also on the Theragun Sense device, below, if you don't need all the other features here. Compared to the 6th-gen Pro, you get a better carrying case, but lose the rotating arm.Wedge- Perfect for shoulder blades and IT bands and commonly used for “scraping” and “flushing,” which help to decrease the amount of lactic acid in muscles. How effective a Theragun is will depend on the needs of each individual. Small research studies suggest that percussive therapy can increase a person’s range of motion, prevent muscle soreness, and reduce pain. However, larger studies are necessary to confirm this, and Theragun products can be expensive. A person may find it helpful to ask a doctor for advice on whether percussive therapy may benefit them. Can the Theragun cause injury? The sleek, sturdy device has four interchangeable heads (a bullet, a fork, a flat head and a soft head) and five oomph-inducing speed settings for more targeted recovery. The brand boldly claims it reaches 60% deeper into muscles than standard massage guns to banish deep-set aches and pains. Sure enough, it worked wonders on our tester’s sore, knotted muscles. They even felt a difference after just one use. It's the definition of simple. Just point the gun at your fleshy target – around an inch away from your skin over whichever muscle you’re trying to loosen or warm up – and hit the trigger for instant relief. The company states that a person can use the Theragun two or three times a day. A person should use it for a minimum of 15 seconds and a maximum of 2 minutes per muscle group, and a full body session should not exceed 15 minutes.

The health and activity data collected on your Therabody app stays there, period. At Therabody, we understand your health and activity data is yours and yours alone. We don’t collect, sell, or share any of your data, ever. In fact, feel free to test this by activating Airplane Mode on your phone. You’ll see that the app continues to work independently of any signal, as all of your data is stored locally on your device. As we exercise and challenge our muscles, we cause breakdown within the muscle fibers, which in turn stimulates muscle growth and regrowth, hypertrophy (increased muscle size), and strength. Mechanical stimulation of a muscle [with a device like the Theragun] causes increased blood flow and the release of histamines to the stimulated area. What this does is allow the increased blood flow to decrease the inflammatory response, decrease muscle soreness, and break up knots in athletes' musculature." Plonksi has seen anecdotal evidence supporting the use of a Theragun-like device, and no apparent negative effects, but she recommends people always talk to a physician before trying a device. This warranty provides you with specific legal rights. You may have additional rights, which may vary from state to state. Because of individual state regulations, some of the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you. Another small study found that vibration devices helped with muscle soreness and range of motion. However, they did not assist muscle recovery.According to a 2020 study, percussive therapy can increase range of motion without hampering muscle power. As a result, the researchers recommend using percussive therapy before physical activity to increase flexibility without sacrificing performance. However, the study only included 16 people, all of whom were male.

Invest in a high-quality massage gun and you can use it before training to prime your muscles for a session, or post-workout to ward off any potential DOMS. It will help you recover faster, boost your circulation and lymphatic drainage, increase your flexibility and extend your range of motion – ultimately improving your performance across the board. Think of it as foam rolling turned up to eleven. The Multi-Device Wireless Charger is compatible with PRO, Elite, and Wave Roller™. Only ONE device can be charged at a time. The Multi-Device Wireless Charger is NOT intended for use with mobile phones, tablets, or any devices other than the ones described here and doing so may result in damage. Charging your PRO or EliteTo turn on the Theragun mini, firmly press and hold for 2 seconds the multi-functional power/speed button on the right side of the device. Place the base of your Wave Roller on the plate of the Multi-Device Wireless Charger, with the traditional charging port and functional buttons facing upwards. Each of our attachments is designed to treat specific areas of your body comfortably. Every attachment has a unique firmness and shape to ensure the right treatment in the right area. Our attachments are made with closed-cell foam (excluding the Supersoft) to easily glide over skin without absorbing lotions, sweat or oils. The attachments are easy to swap out so that you can get the custom treatment you need when you need it. To turn off the Theragun mini, firmly press and hold the power/speed button until the device shuts off. When you're browsing the best massage guns, ideally your purchasing priorities should centre on noise control, battery life and quality.

Cochrane, D. J. (2017). Effectiveness of using wearable vibration therapy to alleviate muscle soreness [Abstract]. Each massage gun was trialled for a three-week period, used to prime and relieve our experts' muscles around their fitness-filled schedule of weightlifting, HIIT, running, yoga and more. Theragun Percussive Therapy has a variety of benefits, helping to prevent body aches and pains, greatly reducing muscle tension in seconds, boosting mobility and range of motion, and increasing blood flow to the area to reduce soreness, tightness and pain,’ explains Dr Jason Wersland, chiropractor and Therabody founder. ‘It can also assist with accelerating the repair and growth of tissues.’ How Do I Use a Massage Gun? Standard Ball- Perfect for overall use on large and small muscle groups, with a firmer touch than the Dampener. Imtiyaz, S., et al. (2014). To compare the effect of vibration therapy and massage in prevention of delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS).

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It may be the size of a small water bottle, but it’s brimming with impressive features. You get five interchangeable heads (most mini massagers come with just one or two) and there are five speed settings to flit between, giving you a whopping 25 massage combos to try. If you need some guidance, there’s a handy user manual, which provides step-by-step routines for warm-up, mobility and recovery. According to our tester, these were genuinely useful. Cone- Used mostly for pinpoint muscle treatment and commonly used on smaller muscle groups, including the hands and feet. This warranty does not cover damage caused by misuse or abuse, accident, liquids, including but not limited to, water or lotions, the attachment of any unauthorized accessories, alteration to the product, improper use, unauthorized repairs or modifications, improper use of electrical power supply, loss of power, variation in line voltage, dropped product, malfunction or damage of an operating part from failure to provide manufacturer's recommended maintenance, transportation damage, theft, neglect, vandalism or environmental conditions, loss of use during the period the product is at the Theragun repair facility or otherwise awaiting parts or repair or any other conditions whatsoever that are beyond the control of Therabody. Move slowly up and down the length of the muscle for around 30 seconds – if you find a particularly sore spot (or ‘trigger point’), spend a little more time on it, but there's no need to apply more pressure. Try not to wince.