✅ Getting Started with MuscleMap

Welcome to MuscleMap! Follow these quick steps to get set up and start measuring muscle tension with your MuscleMapper.

⚙️ Set Up Your Account

1. Open app.getmusclemap.com on your browser.
2. Follow the onboarding form to create your MuscleMap account.
   
   
3. Once you have your account, download the MuscleMap^TM iOS App from the App Store, or the MuscleMap Android App from Google Play.
4. Sign in with your new account on the MuscleMap app.
   
   

💡 Device comes pre-calibrated and ready to use. No setup needed beyond charging if the battery is low.

🔗 Connect Your Device

1. Hold the power button for 3 seconds until the LED blinks blue (pairing mode).
   
   
2. In the app, tap "Search for Device" under the Measure tab.
   
   
3. Allow Bluetooth access when prompted.
4. When the LED turns solid blue, you're connected!
   
   

Having trouble? Hold the button again to re-enter pairing mode and retry.

📊 Record Your First Session

1. Tap Start Measuring in the app.
2. Tap ➕ in the top right to add a new client.
3. Select the client. Tap Confirm.
4. Choose the muscles you want to measure. Tap Confirm..
5. For each muscle:
   1. Tap Start Measuring
   2. Press the device slowly into the muscle over about 5 seconds
   3. If tension score is ??, try again with more consistent pressure
6. Tap Finish and then Confirm when all are complete.

💡 Tips for Accurate Measurements

• Consistency is key: Try to measure the exact same spot on each muscle every time to track changes accurately.
• Keep it straight: Make sure the device rod is perpendicular (90°) to the skin surface, not angled or tilted.
• Slow and steady: Push the device into the muscle gradually over about 8 seconds, applying consistent pressure throughout the measurement.
• Clean skin works best: Avoid measuring over lotions or oils for the most reliable readings.

How to Use Your MuscleMapper

1. Grip
   
   Hold the MuscleMapper at its center for the most stable readings.
2. Position
   
   Hold the rod straight up and down, perpendicular to clean skin. Brace your wrist so it stays steady.
3. Speed
   Press in smoothly over about 8 seconds. Slow and steady = accurate reads.
4. Adjust
   If the rod slips sideways, lift and try again on a slightly flatter spot of the muscle.
5. Track
   Measure from the same spot each time to see progress.

After Each Session

1. Wipe the tip and disc with an alcohol-based disinfectant wipe
2. Avoid lotions or oils during use for the most accurate readings

🔍 Understanding Your Tension Scores

Every time you take a measurement, MuscleMap records how much force you apply and how far the muscle moves in response. We use a sophisticated algorithm that analyzes this force-displacement relationship to calculate muscle compliance and generate your tension score. The system automatically filters the data, performs regression analysis, and adapts the calculation method based on measurement quality.

For a detailed explanation of how tension scores are calculated, including the step-by-step process and scoring algorithm, visit our complete guide here.

What the Colors Mean

• 0–1.9 = Very Tight (Red) - Significantly above typical tension
• 2–3.9 = Tight (Orange) - Above typical tension
• 4–5.9 = Normal/Typical (Yellow) - Normal range for this muscle
• 6–7.9 = Loose (Light Green) - Below typical tension
• 8–10 = Very Loose (Dark Green) - Significantly below typical tension

Important: The same force and displacement might lead to different scores depending on the muscle. What's normal for quads might be tight for forearms.

💡 Best practice: Use tension scores to track changes within the same client over time rather than comparing between different people.

* Note: Tension scores may vary slightly between measurements due to human error and sensor noise. Small variations are normal and expected.

🛠 Need Help?

If you have any questions at all or would love to chat, please reach out at [email protected]!