Harnessing Focal Vibration Therapy for Pain Relief, Mobility, and Recovery

In the quest for optimized movement, pain reduction, and faster recovery, focal vibration therapy has emerged as a powerful tool. While many are familiar with whole-body vibration, focal vibration therapy offers unique benefits when applied directly to specific...

Kinesiology Tape 101: How RockTape Can Help You Move and Recover Faster

Musculoskeletal (MSK) disorders are one of the leading causes of disability worldwide, accounting for significant economic and personal burdens. Despite their prevalence, MSK disorders are often under-addressed, primarily due to their low mortality rates. With rising...

Chronic Pain & Interoception: Unlocking the Body’s Inner Language

Interoception refers to the body's ability to sense and interpret internal signals, such as heart rate, hunger, temperature, and even pain. In manual and movement therapy, understanding interoception allows practitioners to work with the body in a more nuanced way,...

Got Tight Hamstrings? Kinesiology tape can have an immediate effect on hamstring flexibility.

A study from 2023 found that the application of kinesiology tape to the hamstring muscles of healthy, young females could significantly improve the extensibility of the hamstrings within a very short time period. This study had 96 participants with mild hamstring...

Elevating Performance: The Use of RockTape for Olympic Athletes

Many Olympic athletes use RockTape to keep their bodies performing at the level to compete with the world’s best. Learn from the best of the best.

Rule the Tool: A Patient Centered Manual Therapy Approach

  The WHY In the ever-evolving field of manual and movement therapy, there is a growing recognition of the need to shift from traditional, isolated treatment approaches towards more integrated, holistic models. Traditional therapies often focus narrowly on...

Harnessing Somatic Interventions Coupled with ‘Curiosity’ for Longer Lasting Chronic Pain Relief

Chronic pain is a multifaceted phenomenon that not only impacts our physical well-being but also influences our perceptions and experiences. While traditional approaches to pain management often focus solely on addressing biological factors (the tissues), emerging...

Maximizing Performance: RockTape as an Ally to Football Players

As the excitement builds for the Super Bowl, one cannot help but marvel at the physical prowess of the competing professional football players. The collisions, the tackles, the sheer intensity of the game—these athletes push their bodies to the limits. In the midst of...

Synergistic Healing: The Therapeutic Duo of Active Release Techniques® Treatment and RockTape® Kinesiology Tape

Managing pain and movement dysfunction can be a real challenge, but the combination of effective therapeutic techniques can make all the difference in achieving the best possible outcome. Active Release Techniques (ART®) and RockTape Kinesiology Tape are two methods...

“New Year, Same Pains? RockTape to the Rescue”

  Welcome to a brand-new year, weekend warriors! As we kick off this year filled with fresh movement aspirations, we know that the road to a stronger, healthier you can sometimes come with its fair share of aches and pains. But fear not, because in this blog...

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Rule the Tool: A Patient Centered Manual Therapy Approach

  The WHY In the ever-evolving field of manual and movement therapy, there is a growing recognition of the need to shift from traditional, isolated treatment approaches towards more integrated, holistic models. Traditional therapies often focus narrowly on...

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