Thumper Massager Manual Guide

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THUMPER MASSAGER INC.

1241 Denison St., Unit 40
Markham, Ontario L3R 4B4
CANADA
USA & CANADA: 1-800-THUMPER (848-6737)

INTERNATIONAL: 905-477-5222
Fax: 905-477-5329
info@thumpermassager.com
sales@thumpermassager.com
Website: www.thumpermassager.com
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Contents
2 Introduction
3 Safety
5 Thumper Components
7 Understanding Thumper
12 Product Features
14 For Professionals
15 Beneficial Effects of Massage
17 Self Treatment
18 Treatment of Others
23 Trouble Shooting
24 Equine Professional Thumper
Professional Massagers...
for Your Performance Horse
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26 Key Massaging Areas
27 Benefits of Thumper Horse Massager
28 Tips for Use
29 Warranty


Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of what we believe

to be the most up to date adjunct to professional hand
massage. Thumper represents a combination of modern
engineering and materials with ancient principles of
health and massage.
It is not our intention in this manual to furnish a complete

outline on massage or list indications for Thumper use,
but to give you the basics, as we know them, and allow
you to develop your own approach and technique of
Thumper massage.
We fully support our products in the field and would

be pleased to provide additional technical assistance
beyond the scope of this manual if requested.
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Thank you for choosing Thumper.
Keep well,
Thumper Massager Inc.

Important Safety Instructions
When using an electrical appliance like Thumper, basic

precautions should always be followed, including the following:
Danger
Read all instructions before using Thumper.
To reduce the risk of electric shock:
Always unplug Thumper from the electrical outlet immediately
after using and before cleaning.
Do not use while bathing or in a shower.
Do not move or store Thumper where it can fall or be pulled into
a tub or sink. Do not place in or drop into water or other liquid.
Do not reach for an appliance that has fallen into water. Unplug
immediately.
To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock or injury to

persons:
Warning 3
Thumper should never be left unattended when plugged in.

Unplug Thumper from outlet when not in use and before
cleaning.
Never operate Thumper if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it
is not working properly, if it has been dropped, damaged, or
immersed in water. Contact the factory for examination and
repair.
Do not operate under a blanket or pillow, or any place where
ventilation may be insufficient.
Close supervision is necessary when used on, by or near
children, invalids, or disabled persons.

Important Safety Instructions
Use Thumper only for its intended use as described in this

manual. Do not use attachments not recommended by
the manufacturer.
Do not carry Thumper by the cord or pull the cord sharply.
Never drop or insert any object into any openings.
To disconnect, turn off switch and remove plug from outlet.
Connect Thumper to a properly grounded outlet only.
Never operate Thumper with the ventilation openings blocked.

Keep the ventilation openings free of lint, hair, and the like.
Never operate on a soft bed or soft couch where air openings
may be blocked.
4 Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.
Do not use outdoors.
Do not operate where aerosol products are being used or

where oxygen is being administered.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Thumper Components
rotary speed dial on/off switch

Side View
ventilation holes
power cord
impact adjuster
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on/off switch
small large
massage massage
Back View
spheres spheres 1
1-apply the large massage spheres

on the area to be massaged, ignore
the small spheres as they are for
gliding only.

Thumper Components
Bottom View
power cord
impact adjuster
(4 settings)
Top View
Rotary speed dial
on/off switch

Understanding Thumper
Thumper is the only massager that works with

percussive, rather than orbital action. Ordinary
How Thumper
Works massagers exert their force in a horizontal direction (like
an electric sander) and do nothing more than ‘rub’ your
skin. Thumper directs the action of its anatomically
positioned massage spheres vertically - downwards
into your muscles. Eight massaging spheres pivot up
and down a full 1/4 inch. Its action penetrates deep
down into all muscle layers. You feel Thumper massage
throughout your body, not just on the skin surface.
percussive orbital
What Thumper Thumperʼs unique action — a steady, comfortable,

pulsed acupressure — delivers a more thorough and
effective massage. Its vibration frequency penetrates
Does
even large body parts without having to ʻdig deeperʼ as
one does with hand massage. Thumper is easier on
both the patient and the operator. Self-balancing, its
own 7 lb. weight supplies all the needed force. Adding
weight by pressing is less penetrating, in fact, not more.
Do not stroke Thumper. Instead, "PARK" it at least 10-
15 seconds before moving to another area and repeat.
(stroking is optional for back of legs.....see page 21)

Thumper has 2 different controls for adjusting the strength

of the massage. (1) Variable Speed Dial (2) Impact
Power Settings
Adjuster Dial.
As occurs with any massage, you may sometimes find the
reaction "It didnʼt hurt until you started to work on it," as
though the tension was created by the massage itself.
The same principle applies to a massage with Thumper.
Thumper is designed for massage of soft tissue (muscle)
not hard tissue (bone) using direct drive percussive stroke
that travels downward into your muscles. These
pulsations can be seen as a double image (1/4" in size) on
the large massage spheres.
The muscle Thumper massages should be at least 1/4"
thick or Thumper may feel too strong, bounce or shake.
You can see this by placing Thumper on a floor, where
8 the hard surface, instead of absorbing the vibration wave,
reflects it back to Thumper, producing a most
inharmonious rhythm. The solution is to stay away
from bony projections (knees, elbows, tip of shoulder, hip
projections, spine of shoulder blade, head or neck, etc.).
The strongest settings should be used on larger muscles.
On children, elderly, very thin people or over a thin
muscle, massaging with the lowest speed and impact
settings or massaging through a folded towel will make the
massage more comfortable.
ã Turn Thumper off before changing the Impact
Adjuster Dial.

No attachments are needed with Thumper. Its massage

spheres are positioned to let you treat all areas effectively.
No
For large area massage, Thumperʼs four large massage
Attachments
spheres are designed to massage both legs, calves or feet
simultaneously. Small areas can be reached by tilting
Thumper, using only one of the spheres.
(beginning on page 17, you will find diagrams showing
you how to use Thumper for specific body areas)
Safety Thumper contains a built-in safety buffering mechanism
which prevents you from hurting yourself or others, even
if you inadvertently apply extra pressure. If that should
occur, the added pressure is absorbed and Thumper
actually vibrates less. Thus, you cannot receive more
force than the highest setting.
ã Swollen or inflamed area or skin eruptions (bruises,

IMPORTANT Thumper should not be used over:
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cuts, fractures, etc.)
When Not To
ã Testicles, ovaries, breast tissue, eyes, ears, head,
Use Thumper
neck or kidneys
ã Directly on bone
ã Varicose veins
ã Do not use on unexplained calf pain.
Consult your local physician for further advice.
(Stroking the legs is described as an option on page 21.
If stroking the legs, ALWAYS stroke toward the heart and
only after massaging the legs in stages.)
Massage should be pleasant and comfortable. If you feel
pain or discomfort, discontinue use immediately and
consult your physician.

Massage should be pleasant and comfortable and

especially so with Thumper. You should be aware, however,
How Thumper
Feels of the following possible reactions and their cause:
• ITCHING Because Thumper does not "rub" the skin,

itching usually does not occur. It may appear, however
under the following conditions:
a) if one has poor circulation
b) if irritable material or clothing is used between

Thumper and the skin (eg: synthetic materials)
c) if left in one spot too long (over 60 seconds) and is

due to increased circulation
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d) if the relative humidity of the atmosphere is quite
low, during the dry winter months, for instance.
This causes hyperirritability of the skin to all forms
of stimulation.
• TICKLING In the legs, tickling is a normal reaction

to stored muscle tension. Laughter helps release the
tension and should be encouraged. Tickling will subside
after approximately 5-10 seconds with Thumper "PARKED,"
while stroking will accentuate the tickling. The feet will not
tickle if Thumper is used in self treatment, but may tickle
when an operator places it on a patientʼs feet. The reason is
that you cannot tickle yourself (try it sometime).

• NUMBNESS Occasionally patients will comment that

the area being massaged with Thumper feels "numb."
How Thumper
This sensation is created by rapid stimulation of nerve
Feels (cont’d)
endings in the skin. It can assist with pain control in
longstanding muscle tension and otherwise has no
significance.
• CONTRACTION When intense tension is present, a

strong contraction may occur in the muscle being
massaged. This is called a tonic vibratory reflex or
TVR and happens most frequently in the legs. It is of
short duration (10-15 seconds) and can vary in intensity.
The more tension stored, the stronger the contraction, if it
occurs.
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Product Features
Thumper operates with ordinary 120 volt household

current. (230/240 Volt model available — contact
Power Supply
Thumper Massager Inc. for availability.)
If the external surfaces become soiled, wipe clean with a

cloth dampened with a mild cleanser. Do not use
Maintenance
thinner, benzene, or any other solvents. Thumper is
maintenance free, constructed with permanently
lubricated sealed ball bearings. No additional lubrication
is necessary. Thumper has no user serviceable parts
inside.
With extended use it is normal for the housing to get

warm. If temperatures exceed normal limits (such as
Operation
when ventilation holes are blocked), a thermal breaker
will shut off the power, resetting itself when cooled. It is
recommended Thumper be used 20 minutes on / 20
minutes off to allow the unit to cool down, preventing
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overheating and shut off.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, Thumper has a

polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This
plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug
does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still
does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install a
proper outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.
Specifications
weight: 7 lbs (3.2 kg)
dimensions: 10"L x 5.5"W x 7.5"H (20 cm x 25 cm x 19 cm)
volts: 120 V North America; 230 V Europe
amps: 0.7 A North America; 0.4 A Europe
frequency: 60 Hz North America; 50 Hz Europe
speed impact: 1200 rpm to 2100 rpm
(20 to 35 pulses per second)
from low to high

Product Features
Thumper should not be stored for extended periods

of time on its massage spheres as they may flatten
Storage
over time. Tip Thumper over onto its side with cord up.
Thumperʼs cord may be coiled and stored in the handle
as shown on page 4.
In a double-insulated product, two systems of

insulation are provided instead of grounding. No
Servicing of
Double-Insulated grounding means is provided on a double-insulated
product, nor should a means for grounding be added
to the product. Servicing a double-insulated product
Products
requires extreme care and knowledge of the system,
and should be done only by a qualified service
personnel. Replacement parts for double-insulated
product must be identical to the parts they replace.
A double-insulated product is marked with the words
"DOUBLE INSULATION"
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or "DOUBLE INSULATED."
The symbol (square within a square)
may also be marked on the product.

For Professionals
We recommend Thumper use before digital massage,

particularly in larger muscles, making hand massage
Massage
easier. Length of Thumper use should be approximately
Therapists
1/4 to 1/2 the total session time.
Again, we recommend using Thumper first, before any

digital massage or manipulation. Thumper is fast and
Chiropractors
recommended usage is 3 to 6 minutes depending on the
area(s) being massaged. Insurance billing is described
as deep tissue percussive massage.
Extended use before athletic exertion is not

recommended. Instead we recommend a complete and
Sports Massage
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Body Toning thorough massage only after athletic endeavors.
Sports Trainers

Beneficial Effects of Massage
ã Massage dilates the blood vessels, improving

the circulation and relieving congestion
(an excerpt from "Survival
throughout the body.

into the 21st Century," by
Viktoras Kulvinskas, 21st
ã Massage increases the number of red blood
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cells especially in cases of anemia.
Box 64, Woodstock Valley,
ã Massage acts as a "mechanical cleanser"

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stimulating lymph circulation and hastening the

elimination of wastes and toxic debris.
ã Massage increases blood supply and nutrition
to muscles without adding to their load of toxic
lactic acid, produced through voluntary muscle
contraction. Massage thus helps to prevent
buildup of harmful "fatigue" products resulting
from strenuous exercise or injury.
ã Massage improves muscle tone and helps
prevent or delay muscular atrophy resulting
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from forced inactivity.
ã Massage can compensate, in part, for lack of
exercise and muscular contraction in persons
who because of injury, illness or age are forced
to remain inactive. In these cases, massage
helps return venous blood to the heart and so
eases the strain on this vital organ.
ã Massage may have a sedative, stimulating or
even exhausting effect on the nervous system
depending on the type and length of massage
treatment given.

Beneficial Effects of Massage
ã According to some authorities, massage may burst

the fat capsule in subcutaneous tissue so that the
fat exudes and becomes absorbed. In this way,
massage, combined with a nutritious but
calorie-deficient diet, can be an aid to reducing.
ã Massage by improving the general circulation,
increases nutrition of the tissues. It is accompanied
or followed by an increased interchange of
substances between the blood and tissue cells
heightening tissue metabolism.
ã Massage increases the excretion (via the kidneys) of
fluids and waste products of protein metabolism,
inorganic phosphorus and salt in normal individuals.
ã Massage encourages the retention of nitrogen,
phosphorus and sulphur necessary for tissue repair
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ã Massage stretches connective tissue, improves its
circulation and nutrition and so breaks down or
prevents the formation of adhesions and reduces
the danger of fibrosis.
ã Massage improves the circulation and nutrition of
joints and hastens the elimination of harmful
deposits. It helps lessen inflammation and swelling
in joints and so alleviates pain.
ã Massage helps to reduce edema (or dropsy) of the
extremities.
ã Massage disperses the edema following injury to
ligaments and tendons, lessens pain and facilitates
movement.
ã Massage makes you feel good!

Self Treatment
• lowest power setting

Shoulders • on bed or couch
sitting
• high power setting
• rest Thumper on folded
Feet towel or small cushion
lying
• high power setting
• on bed or couch
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• on bare skin Thumper

Low Back is less likely to fall
• breathing deeply
Legs sitting
lying

Treatment of Others
Shoulders • tip Thumper headward

applying most of the
weight on the two large
massage spheres
closest to the head
• leave stationary or
move slowly in a small
figure "8"
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Shoulder • for arms, position the
arm in between the
Blades & large massage spheres
as Thumper has a
Upper Arms "wrapping effect"
• lower power setting on

smaller people

Treatment of Others
Spine • the large massage

spheres should contact
the muscles on either
side of the spine, being
careful not to touch the
bony tip of the spine
• glide slowly headward

and footward
DO NOT USE ON HEAD OR NECK
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• leave stationary and

Low Back have patient breathe
deeply
• stay below the lower ribs

Treatment of Others
Hips • stationary
positions for at
least 15 seconds
before slow
stroking
• stroke inwards
and upwards only
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5 stages at least
Back of 15 seconds in
Legs each stage without
moving
1
2
3
4
5

Treatment of Others
Stroking • OPTIONAL & done only

after massaging the
of Legs legs in stages
• slowly gliding, one leg
at a time
• always stroke
headward (with the
venous blood flow),
never footward
• start on calf and end at
the low back
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• move feet apart to

Feet contact all 4 large
massage spheres
• apply light pressure
from behind with legs
of the operator
• if feet are stroked,
tickling may occur—if
kept stationary, no
tickling occurs after the
first few seconds
• self treatment of the
feet does not tickle

Treatment of Others
Front of • hold stationary in

each stage for at
Legs least 15 seconds
• stroking afterward
and headward only
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Trouble Shooting
Problem: pinching patient during massage
Solution: - when used correctly, Thumper does not pinch.

- do not press down, stroke with additional weight,
or "dig."
Problem: hard to rotate impact adjuster knob
Solution: - use tissue paper for better grip

- grip sides without pressing downward
- rotate one stop at a time
Problem: no perceived difference between the different impact

settings
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Solution: - a difference is not evident in normal to large sized

muscles.
- when in the low setting (small dot), Thumper will "give"
or "flex" if contacting a bony area (i.e. thinner muscles)
- massaging near your knee cap in the high & low
settings will illustrate this change
For your records: date of purchase

serial #
purchased from

Equine Professional Thumper
Same design and features as the Professional Body Massager but

more powerful, and the best machine for your horses, pets and livestock.
This is the Thumper model that is used by professional equine training and
competition.
Thumper was designed by a team of Chiropractors to use on their patients

and has proven just as effective on Equines.
Equine Professional Thumper has been used with remarkable success

on racehorses, hunter/jumpers, rodeo and reining horses, dressage
horses, 3 day eventers, professional cutting horses, polo ponies, draft
horses and chuck wagon teams.
Even if your horse is not an athlete, Thumper is great for horses that don't
get enough exercise or those who just need some pampering.
Equine Professional Thumper is ideal for horses in training or competition,

recovering from an injury and those who are nervous or "sour".
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Thumper Equine Pro relieves muscle aches and relaxes improving the
attitude of difficult horses.
For animals that are forced to remain inactive because of injury, illness or
age, massage can be a mild form of exercise for their muscles and joints.
Your horse will enjoy being massaged just as much as you do!!

Professional Massagers...
For Your Performance Horse
It is easy to use and by following a few basic guidelines,

you can give your horse a great massage. The Thumper
The Best
Equine Massager uses a unique percussive action, and
Massage
in Just because of the speed of this percussive action, it only
takes 10 minutes to give your horse a full massage, the
equivalent of you manually massaging for around one
10 Minutes!
hour. This makes a Thumper massage a very time efficient
way to give your horse an enjoyable and therapeutic
massage.
When to Use ã Before and/or after work

Your Thumper ã Before and/or after competing
Equine The areas shown on the following page are the first to
break down on a horse during strenuous activity and are
the root of most lameness problems.
Massager
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Most injuries on horses are a result of repeated stress
and overuse. A physically fit horse has very strong, tight
muscles that produce extreme resistance.
Keeping these muscles relaxed and working freely will
enable your horse to perform at its best.
A daily maintenance program that includes Thumper
massages will help prevent muscle injuries from
developing, while allowing your horse to realize its
full potential.

Key Massaging Areas
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Benefits of Thumper Horse Massager
ã Increases blood supply &

nutrition to the muscles
ã Speeds up the recovery
process
ã Reduces fatigue
ã Dilates blood vessels &
improves circulation
ã Hastens elimination of
harmful by-products
ã Helps reduce inflammation
and swelling
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ã Can compensate, in part
for lack of exercise in horses
who are inactive due to
age, illness or injury
ã Improves muscle tone
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Tips for Use
Develop your horse's full potential and prevent muscle

injuries using the Thumper Professional Equine Massager
Tips for Use ã Use on muscle only

ã Use your Thumper for one minute
or less in each area
ã Do not use on bone
ã Do not use a massage oil or liniment
ã Massage yourself and your horse
before and/or after exercise
ã Do not use on areas showing heat
ã If you or your horse are sensitive,
use less pressure, and/or put a sheet
between the skin surface and
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the massager
The Thumper Equine Pro is sold with a GFCI (ground fault

current interrupter) device.
Warning
This device provides additional protection against
electrical shock in environments that are open to moisture
such as stables and barns.
The GFCI must be connected on the electrical cord,
between the massager and the electrical outlet, if it is used
in such environments.

Warranty
This product is fully guaranteed to the original purchaser against defects in

materials and workmanship for normal use and service, for a period of 2 years
from the original purchase date.
This product warranty does not apply to any item, which has
(i) been subjected to misuse, neglect, accident or abuse;
(ii) been wired, repaired or altered by anyone other than
Thumper Massager Inc.;
(iii) been improperly installed, stored, handled or maintained by
anyone other than Thumper Massager Inc;
(iv) not been used in accordance with the instructional booklet
provided with the product;
(v) been subjected to abnormal electrical voltages or currents or other
abnormal environmental conditions;
(vi) had its serial number or dating altered or removed; or
(vii) does not apply to expendable components such as fuses, drives,
motor brushes and the like.
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To obtain warranty service on your Thumper product, contact Thumper Massager Inc. by
telephone at (905) 477-5222 or 1-800-THUMPER (848-6737) or by e-mail at
service@thumpermassager.com.
Your Thumper product will be repaired, adjusted and/or replaced, as Thumper
Massager Inc. considers appropriate.
Your Thumper product must be returned for service along with proof of purchase
showing purchase date.
Units returned without proof of purchase will be repaired at service rates in effect
at time of return.
In the event that the unit is replaced, the replacement unit will continue to have a
warranty for the balance of the warranty term applicable to the original unit.
When returning Thumper products to the manufacturer under this warranty, the
purchaser must pre-pay shipping charges.


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• T H U M P E R M A X I P RO
• T H U M P E R E Q U I N E P RO
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15 Beneficial Effects of Massage

24 Equine Professional Thumper

26 Key Massaging Areas

27 Benefits of Thumper Horse Massager

28 Tips for Use

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Congratulations on your purchase of what we believe

It is not our intention in this manual to furnish a complete

We fully support our products in the field and would

Thumper Massager Inc.

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Important Safety Instructions

When using an electrical appliance like Thumper, basic

To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock or injury to

Thumper should never be left unattended when plugged in.

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Important Safety Instructions

Use Thumper only for its intended use as described in this

Do not carry Thumper by the cord or pull the cord sharply.

Never drop or insert any object into any openings.

To disconnect, turn off switch and remove plug from outlet.

Connect Thumper to a properly grounded outlet only.

Never operate Thumper with the ventilation openings blocked.

Do not use outdoors.

Do not operate where aerosol products are being used or

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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rotary speed dial on/off switch

1-apply the large massage spheres

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Rotary speed dial

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Thumper is the only massager that works with

What Thumper Thumperʼs unique action — a steady, comfortable,

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Thumper has 2 different controls for adjusting the strength

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No attachments are needed with Thumper. Its massage

ã Swollen or inflamed area or skin eruptions (bruises,

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Massage should be pleasant and comfortable and

• ITCHING Because Thumper does not "rub" the skin,

a) if one has poor circulation

b) if irritable material or clothing is used between

c) if left in one spot too long (over 60 seconds) and is

• TICKLING In the legs, tickling is a normal reaction

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• NUMBNESS Occasionally patients will comment that

• CONTRACTION When intense tension is present, a

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Thumper operates with ordinary 120 volt household

If the external surfaces become soiled, wipe clean with a

With extended use it is normal for the housing to get

To reduce the risk of electric shock, Thumper has a

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Thumper should not be stored for extended periods

In a double-insulated product, two systems of