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