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Handheld tools for muscle inflammation and soreness
Percussive massage gun (e.g., Theragun/Hypervolt class)
Handheld percussive therapy applied to muscle belly to reduce perceived soreness and improve ROM; commonly used post‑exercise.
Li H, Luo L, Zhang J, et al. (2025). Percussion massage therapy for recovery of delayed onset muscle soreness: randomized controlled trial. Frontiers in Public Health. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1561970 ; Sams L, Langdown BL, Simons J, et al. (2023). Effect of percussive therapy on performance and pain: systematic literature review. International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy, 18(2):309‑327.
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