I have been asked “What is the power tool I see athletes using on themselves on IG” by enough patients that I decided to put up a post about it.
The most recent tool to be taking over the IG feeds is the Hypervolt.
“A state of the art vibration massage device that relieves muscle stiffness and soreness, increases circulation
and range of motion and improves the overall health of the body’s oft tissue.”
Percussive massage therapy can be applied to almost any part of the body and is a gentle treatment approach for muscle and ligament problems as well as myofascial conditions. This handheld instrument delivers percussive impulses deep into the tissues of the body which promotes an increase in circulation, lymphatic flow and relaxation. This is a great tool for recovery from events or workouts. The Hypervolt provides three settings that go from gentle all the way to a “deep tissue massage on steroids, vibrating your muscles into submission.”
Vibrating percussive massage when used appropriately can take the place of foam rollers and lacrosse balls to work out tight areas from training. The technology can make you feel really loose and is effective in areas that in which self myofascial release is difficult to reach.
The Hypervolt has been seen being used by medical and athletic training professionals on athletes on the sidelines of various professional sporting events.
The Hypervolt has been added to our office not only to aid in athletic recovery but also to aid our treatment of various conditions that benefit from vibration and percussive massage. Though this device can be used by an individual at home our doctors will utilize there knowledge of biomechanics and anatomical positioning to optimize its effect in releasing tight muscles.
Hypervolt can be utilized in the management of numerous conditions including
- Tennis Elbow
- Rotator Cuff/Shoulder Dysfunction
- Quadriceps Tendinopathy
- Hamstring strains
- Iliotibial Band Syndrome
- Piriformis Syndrome
We added the Hypervolt to our office to aid with the treatment of Plantar Fascitis, as this will be a great way to help release the Soleus/Gastroc musculo-tendon junction as well as the plantar fascia, prior to corrective exercises. This junction in the mid calf is often the culprit of plantar fascitis, and a tight area in runners.
