|
CONTACT: Cassidy
Phillips 1.888.31.BALLS (22557) INFO@TPMASSAGEBALL.COM |
Trigger Point
Technologies, LLC
|
Press Release
To:
From: Trigger Point Technologies, LLC, Public Relations
Date: January 13, 2004
"Cassidy Phillips and his
team at Trigger Point Technologies, is doing something that is going to change
the foundation of aerodynamics in cycling." -
John Cobb, Bicycle Sports
"He has recognized the source
of power and allows you to successfully achieve an aerodynamic position defined
by me and the wind tunnels numbers. I saw the drag decrease significantly after
the athletes worked with him", said John Cobb, at the recent Bicycle Sports Wind
Tunnel Camp.
In the world of cycling, anyone can tell you that a major factor in
the speed and efficiency of a cyclist is aerodynamics. Drag created by wind flowing over the
body and bike is by far the greatest resistance a cyclist must contend with
during a ride. On
Cassidy Phillips, founder and owner of Trigger Point Technologies, LLC, was personally invited by John Cobb, the leading expert in aerodynamic testing for cyclists, to consult side by side with athletes who signed on for this once in a lifetime chance to work with the best in the business. You may already be familiar with the name John Cobb. He positioned and tested Lance Armstrong's aerodynamics at the Texas A&M wind tunnel while Lance was preparing for the Tour de France in which he subsequently went on to win 5 consecutive years. John Cobb runs a camp a few times a year at the wind tunnel for up and coming triathletes, pros, or weekend warriors alike to help them improve their performance.
"Being able to work with these athletes under controlled conditions in this scientific environment was essential in proving that muscle elasticity created by a few moments of deep muscle manipulation can improve a riders aerodynamics," states Phillips. Phillips and partner Jon Kent performed the Trigger Point Technologies technique on the athletes between their sessions in the wind tunnel. The riders would then go back into the tunnel while drag data was being recorded by the Texas A&M engineers using very sensitive equipment. "The sensors are so sensitive that the slightest head turn or body movement can be recorded and it will show up on the data printout we give to the athletes," says Cobb.
After manipulating muscle groups such as the piriformis, quadriceps,
soleus, and pectoral muscles, the athletes immediately noticed a state of
relaxation. According to Phillips, "this newly
generated elasticity is crucial to sustain a top level of performance while
maintaining a superior aerodynamic position without the factors of fatigue, all
while providing the athlete with added wattage and power previously lost in
inefficient biomechanics caused by exceedingly tight muscles and/or trigger
points."
As the tests revealed, a rider's aerodynamics improved throughout testing as a result of two factors: better aerodynamic positioning as directed by Cobb and the ability to attain and maintain that position due to increased range of motion and elasticity created by muscle manipulation techniques set forth by Trigger Point Technologies. Trigger Point Technologies' products allow the athlete to perform this therapy on their own before races or training rides to ensure the muscles remain elastic giving the rider the performance they have been yearning for.
Trigger Point
Technologies, LLC is a consortium of athletes and researchers led by founder
Cassidy Phillips whose groundbreaking research has led to simple explanations
for common overuse injuries and related pain in people. Through the use of therapeutic massage
devices invented by Cassidy Phillips himself, many thousands of people have
experienced pain free activity again.
The TP Massage Ball, FootBaller, Baller Block, and the new Quad Baller
provide the user with the correct tools to force feed blood and oxygen into a
muscle to create elasticity which equal wattage, power and general
comfort.