massage gun Flashcards

1
Q

what is massage gun tx

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u Percussive Therapy
u Soft tissue manipulation

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2
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goals

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u Decrease muscle soreness
u Increase range of motion

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3
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how does it work

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u Increases blood flow
u Increases skin temperature
u Reduces inflammation
u Decreases tension
u Breaks down adhesions

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4
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how does the percussion help

A

combination of massage and tens

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5
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pros

A

Much faster
Potentially deeper
Less strenuous for the therapist

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6
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cons

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Not much research
Expensive

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7
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tx time

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2-20 min

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8
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how to choose massage gun

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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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