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Percussive Massage Therapy

Handheld percussion-device treatment (e.g.

Handheld percussion-device treatment (e.g. Theragun, Hypervolt) applied by a practitioner to targeted muscle groups, sold standalone or bundled into recovery sessions. Marketed for muscle soreness relief, mobility and warm-up/recovery.

Evidence

emerging

Small trials show short-term gains in range of motion and reduced perceived soreness, but the evidence is low quality and no lasting recovery or health benefit has been demonstrated.

Regulatory notes

European Union
Consumer wellness devices with no MDR medical certification; in Spain no health licence is required unless therapeutic (physiotherapy) claims are made, which are reserved to licensed fisioterapeutas.
United States
Massage guns are FDA Class I general wellness devices; delivering it as massage therapy may require state massage licensure depending on the state.
United Arab Emirates
Offered under spa/wellness facility permits; hands-on therapists in Dubai typically need a Dubai Municipality or DHA therapist card depending on venue type.
United Kingdom
Unregulated wellness service; no protected title applies.

General information, not medical or legal advice. See our disclaimer.

Also known as

percussion therapy, massage gun therapy, Theragun, Theragun session, Hypervolt, percussive therapy, vibration massage, muscle gun treatment, Therabody treatment

Where to find it

88 clinics in the directory offer percussive massage therapy. Prices shown are the cheapest for this treatment where published; always confirm with the venue.

London

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