All Glossary Terms
Recovery
Percussive Therapy
Using massage guns to deliver rapid pressure pulses to muscles.
Percussive therapy uses massage guns (Theragun, Hypervolt) to deliver rapid pulses of pressure to muscles. This may reduce soreness, increase blood flow, and improve range of motion. It's essentially automated self-massage. While popular, evidence for unique benefits over traditional massage or foam rolling is limited.
Examples
- Theragun, Hypervolt devices
- Use on sore muscles post-workout
- 30-60 seconds per area
Related Terms
Stretching and mobility exercises
Put this into practice with exercises from the library.