Physical therapy is a discipline of health sciences, which, like other health disciplines, is in constant progress and evolution.Traditionally, manual therapy techniques are the most used by physiotherapists due to their good results.In recent years, vibration guns or massage guns have begun to be used as a complement to manual therapy .Today, in our blog post, we are going to explain how this type of pistol is used by physiotherapists and the benefits that the application of this type of equipment is going to bring us.The first thing we want to make clear is that a massage gun must be used by a professional with knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the human body since its use without this knowledge could cause injuries or aggravate existing ones.In addition, in physiotherapy, massage guns are a specific complement that can help us treat certain injuries in certain types of people.Massage guns cannot be applied to any pathology or to anyone, so we do not recommend their home use without specific training.What is a massage gun?A vibration gun is a handheld electronic device that is used to apply percussion therapy to our muscles.This instrument works through the vibration of its head; you can choose the intensity, frequency and torque, depending on the area where you want to apply.These guns are designed to facilitate sliding on the skin, thanks to their ergonomic design and its adjustable arm, it allows to provide at all times the type of precise muscle recovery therapy, with movements and angles adjusted to each area.Massage or vibration gun and its componentsComponents of the massage gunMassage guns can adjust the following parameters for use :The amplitude of head movement: the depth to which these "tapping" go (approximately 16 millimeters).Strike Rate - The number of hits per minute that the gun could hit.
It usually varies between 1200 and 2400 percussions per minute.Force or torque: the amount of pressure that can be reached, which can reach up to 20kg of force.The vibration guns include several different heads to apply depending on the area we want to treat and the size of the muscles of each person:The spherical/round head is usually used for unloading treatments, as well as for heating and muscle activation of large muscles, such as legs, buttocks, and abdomen, as well as activation and warm-upThe cone-shaped head is much more direct, focusing the percussions and applying direct pressure to places such as the soles of the feet, back areas, Achilles tendon, or arms.The mushroom head, with a flatter, slightly curved finish, is used for larger muscles in the legs, chest, or back.The U- shaped head also focuses on the impacts a lot, but in this case, they are two simultaneous points, with the exact same pressure between them.
For areas such as the neck, spine and shoulders.The role of the massage gun in physiotherapyThe therapy by vibration or percussion is applied therapy to treat muscle injury presenting, such as contractures, overloads, the final phase of the recovery of a hamstring ...Through small, repetitive, constant, and rapid strokes throughout the musculature, this therapy seeks to produce a neuromuscular response, with the aim of reducing pain, increasing the range of motion, and accelerating blood flow.This treatment produces an increase in blood flow in the muscle, causing a movement of release and relaxation of said muscles.
Using the massage therapy gun in physiotherapymassage therapy gun can be used before exercise, as a means of muscle warm-up, for 2-4 minutes before starting training.Handling the massage gunWe can also use it during sports practice, for 10-15 seconds, to achieve muscle relaxation.After exercise, for approximately 20 minutes, to achieve muscle relaxation after training for optimal post-exercise recovery.Benefits of best massage gunsmassage gun treatments use a combination of frequency and range of motion that acts directly on the brain causing the inhibition of muscle pain signals.By inhibiting and increasing blood flow there are numerous benefits for the patient.It also produces the following benefits:Reduces muscle pain.Improves range of motion and overall mobility of the area.Increases blood flow, activating circulation, and increasing the supply of oxygen and nutrients to the muscles.It helps to eliminate and reduce lactic acid, so the muscle will recover much better after sports practice.Eliminate trigger points.Increases lymphatic drainage, in order to mobilize waste substances produced by the body.Promotes muscle recovery.It acts on scar tissue.The therapy vibration is mainly indicated to treat muscle contractures and overloads and to improve athletic performance but is also used for other conditions such as plantar fasciitis or tendon injuries, where we will get reduce the tension of the structures affected.At buysmartfitness, the best massage guns are techniques that we use whenever it is necessary and the person's body allows it, as a complement to manual therapy, which is our main work tool.We usually spend about 10 minutes of the session in the use of the gun and then carry out the work manually.The objective, as we have always had, is to achieve an optimal result, giving the highest quality of treatment to our patients, incorporating both innovative and effective techniques.Therefore, do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions about your pathology or about today's article.
