Therabody PowerDot 2.0 Duo Review: Unable to connect to the application

Fitness gear test I work six days a week for string vehicles, sometimes twice a day. So when I get my hands PowerDot 2.0 duoI was glad to see that he could relieve my post-exercise pain. It was once protected at home devices, once for elite athletes. Powerdot was Obtained by Therabody in 2021 And this is one of the leading devices in this space, sends himself as “the world’s first clever muscle stimulator.”

PowerDot 2.0 combines two non-thin treatment: Neuromuscular Electric Stimulation (NME) and Transkutane electric nervous stimulation (dozens of). Managed by a companion application, it is an interesting recovery tool that has undeniable potential, but also remarkable flaws.

2-1 Contract

PowerDot 2.0 uses three adhesive electrodes to deliver electrical pulse to your skin. NMES, stimulates motor nerves, mimics brain signals to trigger muscle cramps. This process can increase blood circulation, can help to convey food items and talk about muscle fatigue or injuries.

Aims to temporarily deter dozens of pain signals and target sensitive nerves to stimulate endorphin production (The body’s natural aching). Low back pain, especially effective for terms of surgery, anxiety and disintegration. Studies actually offer Tenes can offer more relaxation for non-anti-inflammatory drugs (like ibuprofen), menstrual pains. Together, these technologies intend to restore the muscle and solve pain relief.

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NMES showed potential to reduce blood lactateAn indicator of muscle fatigue, its effect is more supportive than transformative. You must also be tight enough to activate the muscles without adding stimulating fatigue to reap the benefits.

It should be noted that the efficiency of both technology can vary according to the electrical stimulus depending on factors such as body composition and individual limits. Another rejection response, therabody, NME and did not publish any clinical information or research on PowerDot, referring to the general research on them. This lack of information makes it difficult to confirm the company’s claims to the intended purpose of the device.

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Duo package includes: two pods, three adhesive electrodes (a rectangle and two round), two set lead cable (10 cm and 30 cm), two micro USB charging cables and protective cases. Smaller than a novel and easy to travel. Hydrogel pads continue for 20-30 sessions before you lose their adhesions, which point should be replaced ($ 18 for Duo Kit). The application pad is watching the life of the pad, so you don’t need and take care of a few extra sessions. Just beat the wood you don’t fall down.

Relief, with caveats

In practice, PowerDot gave mixtures. When working, it forced me to feel less harsh than my next workout. The pain relief of the period was my favorite feature, but the pain relief was limited to the term of the session. The feeling of tingling, especially in the first place, it may feel uncomfortable, but it is tolerant and you can adjust it to your comfort.

The second pod is a great advantage that allows you to target both sides of a muscle group at the same time. This session cuts its time in half and eroded over the pillows. If you own an UNO, you can improve the second pod.

PowerDot is fully managed with a companion application that allows you to select specific muscle groups or recovery programs, adjust the intensity levels and track sessions. The application itself feels accessible, including new electric stimulating devices. You need to download a separate powerdot application, because the device does not synchronize with Therabody application, but it is worth noting.