Targeted Pressure. Heatable Relief. Compact Recovery Tool.

The Pro-Tec Athletics Dr. Cohen’s AcuBall – Heatable is a compact massage and recovery tool designed to combine targeted acupressure with optional heat.

Its textured surface allows you to apply focused pressure to tight muscles and areas that can be difficult to reach effectively with a traditional foam roller. At approximately 3.5 inches in diameter, the AcuBall is small enough to target areas including the feet, shoulders, upper back, hips and legs.

For a warming massage, Pro-Tec states the AcuBall can be heated in the microwave for 1 minute or boiled for 12 minutes, providing up to approximately 60 minutes of heat.

Why you’ll love it

• Compact deep-tissue massage ball
• Textured surface for targeted pressure
• Can be used heated or at room temperature
• Microwaveable
• Approximately 3.5" diameter
• Easy to target smaller muscle areas
• Useful before or after training
• Portable size for home, gym or travel
• Designed by Dr. Michael A. Cohen
• Suitable for a wide range of massage and recovery applications

Best suited for

• Runners and active people
• Post-training recovery
• Pre-training muscle preparation
• Targeted self-massage
• Feet and plantar area
• Calves and legs
• Glutes and hips
• Shoulders
• Upper and lower back
• General muscle tightness
• Mobility and recovery routines

Targeted massage

Unlike a larger foam roller, the AcuBall's compact shape allows you to apply pressure to smaller, more specific areas.

The raised textured surface provides multiple pressure points, making it useful for runners wanting to work through areas such as the feet, calves, glutes and hips, as well as upper-body areas including the shoulders and back.

You control the intensity through your own positioning and body weight, so pressure can be adjusted to suit your comfort.

Heatable design

The AcuBall can also be warmed before use for a combination of heat and targeted massage.

According to Pro-Tec Athletics, it can be:

• Microwaved for 1 minute, or
• Boiled for 12 minutes

The brand states this can provide approximately 60 minutes of soothing heat.

Always follow the manufacturer's heating and usage instructions and check the temperature before placing the AcuBall against your skin.

Compact recovery tool

At approximately 3.5 inches in diameter, the AcuBall is easy to keep in your training or recovery kit and provides a more targeted alternative to a full-size foam roller.

Its compact size also makes it useful for athletes who want a recovery tool they can take to races, the gym or while travelling.

Product specifications

• Brand: Pro-Tec Athletics
• Product: Dr. Cohen’s AcuBall
• Type: Heatable massage ball
• Diameter: 3.5" / approximately 8.9cm
• Use: Targeted massage and acupressure
• Heat option: Yes
• Microwave heating: 1 minute
• Boiling method: 12 minutes
• Stated heat duration: Up to approximately 60 minutes
• SKU shown by Pro-Tec: PTAcuBall-F

For runners

For runners, a small massage ball can be particularly useful because it allows more targeted work than a large foam roller.

The AcuBall can be incorporated into a general mobility and recovery routine for areas that commonly work hard during running, including the feet, calves, glutes and hips.

This product is a self-massage and recovery tool and isn't a substitute for medical or physiotherapy treatment. If you have persistent pain, an injury or you're unsure whether heat or targeted pressure is appropriate for you, seek advice from a qualified health professional.

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