Dr. Jason Wersland, founder of Theragun
In this episode we talk about: Theragun
- 1:30 Dr. Jason Wersland, founder of Theragun
- 4:00 The idea that launched Theragun
- 10:15 What types of athletes benefit from percussive therapy
- 12:40 The importance of timing
- 14:45 How to use with an endurance athlete vs. a strength and power athlete
- 16:30 Theragun University
- 17:10 Why is Theragun the Gold standard of percussive therapy
- 19:50 Why percussive therapy is not the same as vibration therapy
- 21:10 The value of 16mm of amplitude
- 22:30 Current studies on therapeutic benefits of Theragun
- 24:50 The effects of Theragun on hyperalgesia (increased sensitivity to pain)
- 29:30 Increased blood flow and muscle oxygenation
- 31:00 How to enhance your workout by using Theragun in-between sets
- 32:45 4th Generation Theragun
- 35:30 Quiet Force Technology
- 37:05 The new line up
- 37:40 The Mini
- 39:50 The Prime, The Elite, The Pro
- 41:55 Theragun Protocols
- 47:00 Two minute threshold
- 47:35 Pre race cycling protocol
- 49:10 During competition treatment
- 52:00 How to delay muscle breakdown with Theragun
- 53:45 Sleep protocol
- 55:50 Stimulating the para-sympathetic nervous system
- 58:00 Smart app integration
- 1:00:20 Incorporating Thergun for Ironman training
- 1:03:30 Track and field athletes: Tyson Gay
- 1:04:14 Deshaun Watson
- 1:06:20 Treating neurological issues
- 1:12:00 Treating the Psoas
- 1:15:40 Using CBD in conjunction with Theragun
- 1:20:00 Bio absorb technology
- 1:23:20 The new Wave roller
- 1:27:00 May 4th Thergun launch