Massagers- Percussion Massagers

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Physical Therapy ; Sports Massage; Respiratory Therapy; Chiropractic Treatment

G5 percussion massagers - General Usage and Effects

The physical effect of the Massage and Percussion is determined by the following four factors.

1) Choice of Applicator: Much of the effect is determined by the applicator you select. General or specific body areas may be treated. Next to each applicator is a detailed description of its function.

2) Angle of Application: Placement of the face of an applicator parallel to the body produces a vibratory effect. Placement of the edge of the applicator perpendicular to the body produces a percussive effect. Note: The use of the Percussion adaptor #209 amplifies the percussive effect.

3) Pressure of Application: Varying the pressure greatly changes the effect. The greater the pressure applied, the more specific the area of treatment. Note: Because of the machine’s deep penetration, you do not need to use heavy pressure.

4) Speed of Oscillation:

A) The LOW speeds

Generates relaxation through penetration in preparation for additional massage. Re-establishes relaxation during the massage routine when used to link more active movements.
Reflex contraction of muscle fibers improves muscular response.
Arterial circulation increases thus producing a local rise in skin temperature.

B) The MIDDLE speeds are recommended for compression movements or a deep kneading effect.

Tones muscle tissue and reinforces natural
Relaxes hard contracted muscles preventing the formation of fibrositis in the tissue.
Assists in absorption of fluid around the joints, thus reducing swelling (edema).
Reduces muscle spasms.
Hastens the removal of waste by-products by increasing lymphatic flow and drainage.

C) The HIGH speeds are recommended for

Specific or general warm-up prior to exercise.
Stimulation of sensory nerve endings bringing about a reflex response in the skin's circulatory network.
Obtaining an analgestic or "pain-masking" effect.
Goading muscles and joints.
Eliminates fatigue by helping to remove lactic acid.
Brings about relaxation of contracted muscles.

G5 Massagers Advantages:

Machines are a cut above the competition for many reasons. Here are 5 of them:

1. Experience

G5 Massage Machines have been serving in the Medical as well as the Beauty & Spa fields for more than 45 years. No other massage machine manufacture can claim this many years of experience.

2. Directional-Stroking

Each G5 Massage Machine incorporates our patented Directional-Stroking action. While other massage machines provide vibration therapy alone, or a simple "up and down" thumping action, Directional-Stroking provides two force components.
Click here to learn more about Directional-Stroking.

3. Self-Application

G5 Home-Care Massage/Percussors provide the only way to administer self-treatment of posterior and lateral lung segments, as well as of posterior muscle groups. Our custom designed Pillow allows the patient to administer hands-free treatments; the applicator head is held into position by our Custom Pillow, which can be adjusted and secured by an accompanying Velcro belt.

4. Extensive Product Range

Because all patients and conditions are not the same, G5 Massage Machines are made in twelve different models. Each is custom-deisgned for either neonatal, pediatric, adult or geriatric patients.

5. Interchangeable Applicator System

Only G5 Massage Machines have an interchangeable applicator system. With over 20 different applicators available, our product line can accommodate variations in body size, weight, strength, and overall physical condition. Each applicator provides specific massage effects, such as: heat massage, cold massage, reduction of trigger points and muscle spasms, mobilization of edema fluids and lactic acid build-up, muscle relaxation, and increased range of motion.

Reduces Fat

Improved circulation helps eliminate cellulite
Useful in firming body contours
Helps reduce long-established fat deposits and subcutaneous fat
Reduces fat deposits connected with poor circulation

Physical Therapy

Assisted by a G5 Massage Machine...

Reduces fatigue to hands, arms and body.
Offers a wide assortment of applicators for specific procedures such as fine and gross muscle relaxation, trigger point reduction, movement of edema fluid, thermal massage, etc.
Is comfortable for the patient- G5's Directional-Stroking® Technology combines vibration and percussion to create a powerful yet comfortable pulsation.
Is quickly mastered- As an extension of your hand, operating a G5 Massage Machine is intuitive

For years, massage therapists have used G5 Massage Machines as extensions of their hands to deliver consistent, deep penetrating massage therapies. Extraordinary results are achieved with our patented Directional-Stroking system, which combines vertical and parallel forces to produce effective and comfortable percussion, oscillatory massage, deep tissue mobilization, kneading/compression, skin layer resonation and other therapy techniques

Each General Physiotherapy G5 Massager/Percussor incorporates our patented Directional-Stroking action, which has been proven effective in dislodging and mobilizing secretions and metabolic waste by-products. While other products provide vibration therapy alone, or simple up-and-down percussion alone, G5 Masssagers/Percussors provide two force components: one perpendicular to the body's surface, to help loosen and liquify fluids, and the other force parallel with the body's surface, to help mobilize fluids in a selected direction. Effective respiratory care and physical therapy requires that percussion, vibration, and mobilization be accomplished. Equally important, patient compliance is enhanced as a result of our comfortable and safe Directional-Stroking motion.

Reduces fatigue to hands, arms, legs and body.
Offers a wide assortment of applicators for specific procedures such as fine and gross muscle relaxation, trigger point reduction, movement of edema fluid, thermal massage, etc.
Is comfortable for the patient- G5's Directional-Stroking® Technology combines vibration and percussion to create a powerful yet comfortable pulsation.
Is quickly mastered- As an extension of your hand, operating a G5 Massage Machine is intuitive.

Chiropractic Treatments

Assisted by a G5 Massage Machine...

Since it’s introduction in the late 1950’s, Chiropractors have enthusiastically incorporated the G5 Massage Machine line into their practices. Today thousands of health care professionals hold G5 Massage Machnies in their hands to provide patients with the widest variety of applications and services- deep muscle and tissue treatments, muscle spasm treatment, range of motion extension, trigger point reduction, relaxation prior to and/or following adjustments, lymphatic drainage, circulatory stimulation, flushing lactic acid, pain and stress relief, myfascial release, etc.
With a G5 Massage Machine in your hand, the treatment possibilities are endless.

Sports Massage

Assisted by a G5 Massage Machine...

G5 Massage Machines have been used by athletic trainers for more than 45 years. Individual athletes and sports teams throughout the world utilize the deep-muscle massage generated by G5 Massage Machines to achieve peak performance and to minimize injuries.

For the Athletic Trainer, G5 Massage Machines deliver more power...

To help more players in less time
To extend skills and abilities
To provide athletes with the best in sports massage

For the Athlete, G5 Massage Machines deliver more power to help...

Relieve muscle cramps
Relax tight muscles
Increase flexibility
Mobilize and flush out lactic-acid build-up

Sports Massage is a rapidly-evolving sub-specialty within the overall field of professional massage therapy. It combines classic and specific techniques designed to provide therapeutic impact for the unique physical and biomechanical needs of athletes.

Today’s athletes, both Olympic champions and “weekend warriors,” leave nothing to chance in their attempt to produce faster speeds, lower times, maximum effort and peak performance. More and more of these athletes, at the amateur, college and professional levels, have discovered the benefits of Sports Massage.

G5 Massage Machines are designed to provide the full benefits of Sports Massage. A few of the indications for use include:

Relieves muscle pains and spasms in muscle contusions, sprains and strains.
Provides passive exercise to inactive muscles.
Aids in mobilizing edema fluid in swollen extremities.
Aids in the prevention of muscle fatigue and stiffness in heavily-exercised muscles.
Aids in maintaining joint mobility and reduction of periscapular adhesions and joint edema.
Aids in reducing trigger points.
Aids in maintaining muscle tone and circulation.

Respiratory Therapy

Assisted by a G5 Massage Machine...

General Physiotherapy's G5 Massage Machines are designed to treat patients of all ages who have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or irregular breathing or coughing patterns. Our percussors, performing pulmonary drainage procedures, aid in lung ventilation and pulmonary hygiene by removing accumulated secretions that cause increased airway obstruction, resistance and infection. These are the only percussors able to dislodge and liquify viscous secretions and offer directional control in the movement of secretions toward the upper airway. This directional mobilization is a primary consideration, since transient hypoxia and dyspnea can be caused by stagnated secretions in the major bronchi.

AIDS
Cystic Fibrosis
Asthma
Geriatric Conditions
Bronchiectasis
Occupational Lung Diseases
Chronic Bronchitis
Chronic Emphysema
Post Operative
Tracheostomy
Chronic Pneumonia

Consistent Postural Drainage- percussor never tires while uniformly duplicating the same action.
Comfort for the patient- G5’s Directional-Stroking Technology combines vibration and percussion to create a powerful yet comfortable pulsation.
Variable settings- precise controls enable you to alter the depth of penetration to meet the needs of individual patients.
Techniques that are quickly mastered- As an extension of your hand, operating a G5 Massage Machine percussor is intuitive.

Everyone breathes a little eaiser at home. That's why General Physiotherapy portable Home-Care Percussors are chosen by patients of all ages who suffer from chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases. In fact, tens of thousands of therapists worldwide endorse General Physiotherapy Respiratory Percussors.

Self application is easy with the ONLY home-care percussors designed for self-treatment of all posterior, lateral and anterior lung segments.

Our Home-Care Percussors provide an excellent method to administer self-treatment of posterior and laterial lung segments, as well as posterior muscle groups. Our custom designed pillow allows the patient to administer hands-free treatments; the applicator head is held into position by our custom pillow, which can be adjusted and secured by an accompanying Velcro belt.

Directional-Stroking®, a patented therapeutic action, allows these highly effective percussors to dislodge, mobilize viscous secretions and assist in directional control of mucous toward the upper airway. The beneficial effects of Directional-Stroking positively increase patient compliance. Our extensive product range includes a percussor for everyone. Interchangeable applicators accommodate different body sizes, weights, strengths and physical conditions and each percussor is rated for long hours of treatment without overheating.

G5 Massage Machines are a cut above the competition for many reasons. Here are 5 of them:

1. Experience

G5 Massage Machines have been serving in the Medical as well as the Beauty & Spa fields for more than 45 years. No other massage machine manufacture can claim this many years of experience.

2. Directional-Stroking

Each G5 Massage Machine incorporates our patented Directional-Stroking action. While other massage machines provide vibration therapy alone, or a simple "up and down" thumping action, Directional-Stroking provides two force components.
Click here to learn more about Directional-Stroking.

3. Self-Application

G5 Home-Care Massage/Percussors provide the only way to administer self-treatment of posterior and lateral lung segments, as well as of posterior muscle groups. Our custom designed Pillow allows the patient to administer hands-free treatments; the applicator head is held into position by our Custom Pillow, which can be adjusted and secured by an accompanying Velcro belt.

4. Extensive Product Range

Because all patients and conditions are not the same, G5 Massage Machines are made in twelve different models. Each is custom-deisgned for either neonatal, pediatric, adult or geriatric patients.

5. Interchangeable Applicator System

Only G5 Massage Machines have an interchangeable applicator system. With over 20 different applicators available, our product line can accommodate variations in body size, weight, strength, and overall physical condition. Each applicator provides specific massage effects, such as: heat massage, cold massage, reduction of trigger points and muscle spasms, mobilization of edema fluids and lactic acid build-up, muscle relaxation, and increased range of motion.