System and process for determining pressure settings for a percussive massage applicator

A method for determining a pressure level of a massage applicator, the method comprising:

• obtaining a first value for a parameter of a motor of the applicator when the applicator has no load;
• obtaining a second value for the parameter of the motor when the applicator has a load;
• determining a difference value between the first value and the second value;
• comparing the difference value to two or more predetermined ranges of values that correspond to a pressure level of the applicator;
• and
• selecting the predetermined range that comprises the difference value, thereby determining the pressure level of the applicator.