The Flow Blog — Recovery

Is percussion massage the next big thing? At Flow Sports Technology Europe we think percussion therapy is a great way to help athletes reach their full potential. But what exactly is percussion massage? Percussion massage is a method of using a tool to apply short-term pulses of pressure to soft body tissue. In short, it's like hitting your muscles with a mini jackhammer. With a massage gun like the Flow PRO or Flow MINI, you can deliver a series of short bursts of pressure into your tissue - i.e. your muscles, tendons and ligaments. There are a number of good...

Did yesterday's workout make your muscles scream for help today? Don't worry, this is a positive sign that you're on your way to becoming a stronger, healthier version of yourself (even if it doesn't feel like it yet!). In most cases, muscle pain and stiffness occur after a heavy and intense workout. Muscle soreness occurs when the micro-strain of your muscles causes your body to initiate the repair process that will make your muscles bigger and stronger than before. The pain you feel is known as DOMS; Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness. While muscle soreness is an inevitable part of the...

Here's our first discussion for our industry expert series, speaking all things sports, fitness and recreation to those within the industry. This week we spoke to Willum Ogden BSc MSc, sports therapist. How long have you been working in the sports industry? I have worked in the professional sports and fitness sector since 2014, initially volunteering for Wigan Warriors Rugby Club providing post-match recovery massages, and as a student sports therapist at Everton Football Club, primarily with the women's team. So about 7 years, give or take a few months. Those are some big club names. Could you summarize the...