The Feed Podcast

Dr. Jason Wersland, founder of Theragun

Episode Summary

Nagging aches and pains that just don't seem to go away? Dr. Jason Wersland, the creator of Theragun, talks about the evolution of percussive therapy, and how athletes from weekend warriors to Olympians are utilizing the therapy to optimize performance.

Episode Notes

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