Percussion massage guns deliver rapid pulses for muscle recovery. Theragun’s 2016 launch sparked $200-600 device boom. Athletes and physical therapists adopted. Claims include reduced soreness, improved flexibility. Some research supports muscle activation. Cheaper Amazon versions flooded market by 2019.
MassageGun
YouTube 2016-09 health active
Updated 2026-02-17
Late 2010s Notable 25 million+ lifetime posts
First documented in September 2016 on YouTube. Currently active and in regular use across social platforms since 2016.
Also known as: TheragunPercussiveTherapyRecoveryGun
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