massage gun Flashcards
1
Q
what is massage gun tx
A
u Percussive Therapy
u Soft tissue manipulation
2
Q
goals
A
u Decrease muscle soreness
u Increase range of motion
3
Q
how does it work
A
u Increases blood flow
u Increases skin temperature
u Reduces inflammation
u Decreases tension
u Breaks down adhesions
4
Q
how does the percussion help
A
combination of massage and tens
5
Q
pros
A
Much faster
Potentially deeper
Less strenuous for the therapist
6
Q
cons
A
Not much research
Expensive
7
Q
tx time
A
2-20 min
8
Q
how to choose massage gun
A
u Depth of penetration
u Speed of percussion
u Different treatment heads
u Comfort of hand grip for therapist
u Warranty
u Battery life
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