Slowtwitch: How would you recommend using it over muscles that are sensitive or sore to the touch?
Cauldwell: When it comes to addressing sore or sensitive muscles, we recommend using the dampener attachment combined with the slower speed of 1750 PPM (percussions per minute), or 29 taps per second. The combination of the soft attachment and the slower frequency will provide a right amount of pressure to the sensitive area that will assist with providing increasing blood flow and improved tissue quality, while providing the user a positive experience. We also recommend starting on a region located around the sensitive area in a circular fashion for 30-45 seconds, before moving directly to the sore spot.
Slowtwitch: What led to the creation of a Theragun app? Are the programs and techniques in the app the best-practices recommended by your education team?
Cauldwell: Everyone’s needs are unique and based on the different types of activity they do and their general lifestyle as well. Our latest app is designed to create a personalized experience for any Theragun user and help guide them to address their personal needs. To date we have created more than 30 custom built protocols, that range from running, swimming, cycling, high intensity workouts, dealing with various ailments, traveling, sleeping, etc. The app then can use data from different wearables to understand your needs or help you self select those yourself, take control of the Theragun, and guide a user through the entire recovery session. It can adjust the speed automatically and show the athlete exactly how to hold and grip it and what attachments work best for which muscles. Our Apple Watch app is also designed for those who want to leave their phone at home during a training session. The goal being to help everybody optimize how percussive therapy can benefit them.
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