Supporting Literature
Here at Targeted Treatment, we aim to provide tools that are backed by proven scientific research. The following are published journal articles which deem that these tools and/or types of treatments are effective.
Articles related to the Therapeutic Cane
Journal of Physical Therapy Science vol. 27,11 (2015): 3493-7
"Effects of traditional Thai self-massage using a Wilai massage stickTM versus ibuprofen in patients with upper back pain associated with myofascial trigger points: a randomized controlled trial"
Link: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4681931/
Physical Therapy vol. 80,10 (2000): 997-1003
"Effectiveness of a Home Program of Ischemic Pressure Followed by Sustained Stretch for Treatment of Myofascial Trigger Points"
Link: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11002435
Articles related to the P3 Suspension Training Kit
The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research vol. 28,11 (2014): 3298-305
"Electromyographical comparison of plank variations performed with and without instability device"
Link: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25264667
The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research vol. 28,11 (2014): 3049-55
"Effect of using a suspension training system on muscle activation during the performance of a front plank exercise"
Link: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24796979
Articles related to Foam Rollers
International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy vol. 10,6 (2015): 827-38
"THE EFFECTS OF SELF-MYOFASCIAL RELEASE USING A FOAM ROLL OR ROLLER MASSAGER ON JOINT RANGE OF MOTION, MUSCLE RECOVERY, AND PERFORMANCE: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW"
Link: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4637917/
Journal of Athletic Training vol. 50,1 (2015): 5-13.
"Foam rolling for delayed-onset muscle soreness and recovery of dynamic performance measures”
Link: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4299735/
Articles related to Elastic Band Resistance Loops
International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy vol. 12,4 (2017): 550-59.
“EFFECTS OF A BAND LOOP ON LOWER EXTREMITY MUSCLE ACTIVITY AND KINEMATICS DURING THE BARBELL SQUAT”
Link: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5534145/