Massage gun benefits may be over-hyped by sales talk, but some of these are actually backed up by research. In this video, sports physio Maryke Louw talks about why using a massage gun is her favourite way of self-massage. She also explains how to use a massage gun and warns against mistakes like using a massage gun on your neck, head, and other high-risk areas.

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📚Chapters:
00:00:00 Introduction
00:00:51 Evidence-based benefits of massage guns
00:02:20 Side effects of using a massage gun
00:03:38 Contra-indications (when and where not to use a massage gun)
00:08:15 How to use a massage gun for best results
00:08:37 Where to use a massage gun
00:09:24 Best massage gun settings
00:10:45 Massage gun pressure
00:11:29 How often to use a massage gun
00:11:46 How we can help

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References:
Ferreira, R. M., et al. (2023). "The Effects of Massage Guns on Performance and Recovery: A Systematic Review." Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology 8(3): 138.

Mak, R. K., et al. (2023). "Embolization of a Massage Gun–Induced Pseudoaneurysm in the Supraclavicular Fossa." Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology 34(9): 1637.

Sams, L., et al. (2023). "The Effect Of Percussive Therapy On Musculoskeletal Performance And Experiences Of Pain: A Systematic Literature Review." International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy 18(2): 309-327.

Sulkowski, K., et al. (2022). "Case report: vertebral artery dissection after use of handheld massage gun." Clinical Practice and Cases in Emergency Medicine 6(2): 159.

Roehmer, C., et al. (2022). "ID: 15833 Paracervical Muscle Edema After the Use of High-Percussion Massage Gun." Neuromodulation 25(4): S56.

Masters, A., et al. (2022). Hemothorax After Use of Percussion Massage Gun: A Case Report. C43. CASE REPORTS: PLEURAL DISEASE DILEMMAS, American Thoracic Society: A4172-A4172.

Jiancheng Mu, M. and W. Fan (2022). "Lens subluxation after use of a percussion massage gun.” Medicine 101(49):p e31825

Lai, A. C.-H., et al. (2021). "Massage gun-induced ocular injury–A case report." Indian Journal of Ophthalmology-Case Reports 1(4): 702-703.

Chen, J., et al. (2021). "Rhabdomyolysis after the use of percussion massage gun: a case report." Physical Therapy 101(1): pzaa199.

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