{"product_id":"pro-tec-athletics-dr-cohens-acuball-heatable","title":"Pro-Tec Athletics Dr. Cohen's AcuBall - Heatable","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eTargeted Pressure. Heatable Relief. Compact Recovery Tool.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePro-Tec Athletics Dr. Cohen’s AcuBall – Heatable\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compact massage and recovery tool designed to combine \u003cstrong\u003etargeted acupressure with optional heat\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts 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. 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