TheraBody Powerdot 2.0 Dual Review: The application cannot be contacted

Fitness equipment test For WIRED, I mean that I work six days a week, and sometimes twice a day. So when I put my hand PowerDot 2.0I was excited to see if it can reduce after exercise. The devices at home like this aim to market medical technology that was intended for elite athletes. PowerDot It was obtained in 2021 It is one of the leading tools in this field, as the bills themselves as “the first alarm for smart muscles in the world.”

PowerDot 2.0 combines two unintegrated treatments: Muscle nervous stimulation (NMES) and Stimulating the electrical nerve across the skin (TENS). It is controlled by the accompanying application, it is an interesting recovery tool with uninterrupted potential but also noticeable defects.

Deal 2 for 1

PowerDot 2.0 uses three adhesive poles to provide electrical impulses for your skin. Nmes stimulates motor nerves, and mimics brain signals to cause muscle cramps. This process can enhance blood circulation, help to connect nutrients to issues, and help recover from muscle fatigue or injuries.

It targets dozens of sensory nerves to temporarily prevent pain signals and stimulate the production of endorphins (The natural pain reliever of the body). It is especially effective for conditions such as lower back pain, discomfort after surgery, and dysmenorrhea. Studies actually indicate Tens of more relief can provide menstrual pain from non -steroidal anti -inflammatory drugs (such as ibuprofen). Together, these techniques intend to treat both muscle recovery and relief.

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While Nmes showed potential to reduce blood lactate levelsExplain on muscle fatigue, its effect is more supportive than transformation. Also, to reap the benefits, stimulation should be intense enough to activate the muscles without adding fatigue.

It should be noted that the effectiveness of both techniques can vary according to factors such as the formation of the body and the individual thresholds of electrical stimulation. Another evacuation is that TheraBody has not published any PowerDot clinical data or studies, instead in referring to public research on NMES and Tens. This deficiency in information makes it difficult to verify the company’s claims about the intended purpose of the device.

Photo: Boutayna Chokrane

The duo package includes: two pods, three polar pads (one rectangular and two rounds), two groups of bullet cables (10 cm and 30 cm), small USB charging cables, and a protective condition. He is mobile – a man more than a novel – and is easy to travel with him. Hydrogel pillows last for 20 to 30 sessions before losing their sticks, and then you need to replace them (18 dollars per group of the duo). The application follows the age of a pillow so that you do not have to do so, and a building, may outperform some additional sessions. Just ways on wood do not fall face to face.

Relief, with warnings

In practice, Powerdot has mixed results. When I succeeded, it made me feel less solid for the next exercise. The pain relief program in the period was my favorite feature, but the pain relieving was short -term, limited to the duration of the session. The feeling of tingling can feel uncomfortable, especially in the beginning, but it is acceptable and you can adjust it to your comfort.

The second POD is a great advantage, allowing you to target both sides of the muscle group simultaneously. This cuts the session times into two halves and reduces corrosion on the towns. If you own UNO, you can upgrade by buying another pod.

PowerDot is fully controlled through its accompanying application, which allows you to choose specific muscle groups or recovery programs, control density levels, and tracking sessions. The application itself makes the experiment feel friendly, including for those new in electrical stimulus. You will need to download the separate PowerDot app, as the device does not coincide with the Therabody application – not a big problem, but it is worth noting.