Clinical Research

If you’re shopping for a percussion therapy device, you’ve likely encountered a confusing marketplace. Some devices are FDA-cleared medical instruments. Others are consumer massage tools marketed with vague health claims. This article explains what FDA clearance really means and why it matters.

Not all percussion devices are created equal. For over 60 years, G5 General Physiotherapy has been the trusted originator of Directional-Percussion technology — a patented approach that fundamentally outperforms traditional straight-percussion methods.

From a small workshop in the 1950s to hospitals and homes around the world, G5 General Physiotherapy has spent more than six decades pioneering percussion therapy technology. This is our story.

Percussion therapy has been used in clinical settings for decades to support respiratory health and pain management. Learn how this time-tested technique works and why professional-grade devices differ from consumer alternatives.