Theragun Pro massage gun review

Dr Graham Theobald tests out the Theragun

Theragun Pro review
Cycling Weekly Verdict

You only have to hold the Theragun Pro in your hands alongside one of its competitors to appreciate the build quality. Its well thought-through design and direction of adjustable percussive arm distributes pressure away from the hands, whereas other massage guns appear to rely on force generated by the user. This provides the user with a much more controllable and directed treatment application. While the Pro is the most expensive version available, there are other models available in the range with the same build quality. Meanwhile, Therabody's educational support inspires further confidence in the product. We will definitely be investing in more Theraguns for our clinic, and to date over 10 patients have bought their own.

Reasons to buy
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    Easy to use

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    Robust

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    No stall with pressure

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    Consistent application

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    Great feel in the hands

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    Spare battery

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    Smart phone app compatibility

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    Force indicator

Reasons to avoid
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    Cost

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    On/off button can be awkward to use

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    Glitchy first-generation app with a much improved follow-up

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    Full kit doesn’t fit easily into the case

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Our Tech Team has been wanting to put a Theragun to the test for ages, but knowing if it's effective is really a job for an expert - so we had Dr Graham Theobald, Clinical Director, Lead Clinician and Clinical Educator at The Body Rehab put it to the test. The unit arrived with Dr Theobald so he could test its effectiveness as part of a fitness feature for Cycling Weekly magazine, allowing him to compare it with other similar designs. 

With coronavirus lockdowns making it less convenient for people to visit massage clinics, more and more massage guns have been appearing on social media. Sports massage has been hit hard by restrictions, and many have purchased these 'soft tissue weapons' in order to improve recovery, and relax or warm up muscles before workouts. Some are nothing more than a jigsaw gun with a (thankfully) different attachment, others such as the Theragun Pro have an innovative and well developed design, with function and application at its core.

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Michelle Arthurs-Brennan

Michelle Arthurs-Brennan the Editor of Cycling Weekly website. An NCTJ qualified traditional journalist by trade, Michelle began her career working for local newspapers. She's worked within the cycling industry since 2012, and joined the Cycling Weekly team in 2017, having previously been Editor at Total Women's Cycling. Prior to welcoming her daughter in 2022, Michelle raced on the road, track, and in time trials, and still rides as much as she can - albeit a fair proportion indoors, for now.