Trigger Point Performance, a division of the Implus Corporation and leading performance, therapy and education product innovator, announced a partnership with the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA) to be the “Official Self-Message Therapy Devices” of the U.S. Ski and Snowboarding Teams.

Trigger Point GRID 1.0

Trigger Point GRID 1.0

A three-year partnership provides Trigger Point products and education to USSA athletes, coaches, and trainers annually for inclusion in their national training and education facility – the Center of Excellence in Park City, UT, where the USSA provides leadership for thousands of young skiers and snowboarders at all levels.

As part of the partnership, USSA will receive Trigger Point’s patented massage and recovery tools, including the GRID and GRID X foam rollers, NANO, TP Massage Balls, GRID 2.0, and the new handheld foam roller, the GRID STK. Trigger Point will also educate USSA training staff about product.

Trigger Point Grid Solo

Trigger Point Grid Solo

“This partnership is a great example of Trigger Point’s continued efforts to seek partners who build upon the mission of empowering today’s athletes to move better through improved mobility, range of motion, and tissue strength,” said Marco Garsed, vice president of marketing for Implus. “We foresee a dynamic partnership with USSA and look forward to helping these young stars achieve their athletic goals.”

Performance Collection

“A key focus of USSA’s high performance department is to ensure our athletes’ bodies are as strong and healthy as possible for competitions,” said USSA Chief Marketing Officer Michael Jaquet. “The inclusion of Trigger Point products, incorporated with educational opportunities, will help the USSA continue to provide support to our athletes in all aspects of their training.”

Trigger Point Performance Collection

Trigger Point Performance Collection

With a focus on education and empowering people to feel better, Trigger Point offers an Online Education Portal that includes educational videos and information on the best methods for using the products.

Headquartered in Durham, NC, Implus has evolved to become an innovative provider of products ranging from footcare and seasonal accessories to fitness and recovery solutions. Implus’ brand family includes Sof Sole, Yaktrax, Apara, Airplus, Sneaker Balls, Sof Comfort, Little Hotties, Penguin, Perfect Fitness, ICETrekkers, FitDeck, DryGuy, TriggerPoint and Balega, and distributes in over 75,000 retail outlets across North America and in 70 countries worldwide.

– Photos courtesy Trigger Point Performance