Blade
Hold the MuscleMate edgewise, along the palm. The knob side against the palm. Use the edge of the MuscleMate to push along fascial margins of long muscles.
Musclemate User Guide
4 Primary MuscleMate Hold Positions
Twister
Cup the MuscleMate in your palm. The knob side against the palm. Use the multi-knob flat on skin. Gently twist to mobilise superficial fascia.
Scraper
Hold the MuscleMate edgewise, across the palm. The knob side against fingers. Use the edge of the MuscleMate to pull across muscle body or along the fascial of long muscles.
Trigger
Hold the MuscleMate lengthwise, along the palm. The multi knob side against the palm. Use the knob to push along the muscle body to find trigger points.
3 Simple Rules
The Muscle Mate can be used in three simple ways:
- You can elongate or stretch out the muscle fibers (working parallel or in the same direction the muscle runs).
- You can work perpendicular to the muscle (known as cross friction and used to break up specific adhesions).
- You can apply sustained pressure to the muscle (known as trigger point and used to relieve muscle spasm).
MuscleMate is the best massage tool I have ever used in my clinic over the past 20 years. It has not only saved my hands, it has allowed me to get effective long term results with my clients. They often buy one for home or travel!
— James Cohen B.App.Sc
Warnings
The Muscle Mate should not be used directly on bones or damaged skin, such as cuts, bruises, abrasions, ulcers, burns or fractures. Gentle pressure is particularly important for people with bone disorders such as Osteoporosis.