Got Toe Pain? RockTape to the Rescue

Kinesiology taping for bunion toe, specifically Hallux Valgus, is a therapeutic treatment that is showing some scientific support. Hallux Valgus is a condition in which the big toe bends outward, away from the foot. It typically appears as a painful bump on the inner...

Rocktape for Runners: How to Make It Work for You

Kinesiology tape, or “Rocktape,” is a popular tool among runners for reducing inflammation, managing pain, and helping to prevent injury. This type of tape is different than traditional athletic tapes because it stretches, in order to create a second layer of skin....

Post-Surgical Management of Scars

Post-Surgical Scar Manipulation

Musculoskeletal Disorder (MSD) Mitigation – First Aid Tactics for the Worker

Kinesiology tape is an elastic and breathable fabric tape that is used, for decades, to reduce muscle soreness and improve range of motion in the joints. It is often used by athletes to minimize pain and support the muscles during physical activities. This type of...

It’s More than ‘Just’ Tape

The science of kinesiology tape has evolved over the past 15 years with researchers now asking more appropriate questions when conducting their scientific experiments. No longer are we asking about turning on or off a particular muscle (spoiler alert, it doesn't do...

Self Care Gameplan

Self Care Gameplan As healthcare professionals who use manual therapy, we generally are good with prescribing homecare to our clients and helping them with what they need to do to get better, improve and achieve their treatment goals.  However, what if one time one of...

Waking the Psoas

Waking the Psoas Whether you’re an athlete or live an active lifestyle, at some point you may find yourself dealing with some nagging low back pain that just will not leave.  It may come and go, it might only be present during a specific movement or activity, or it...

RockTape for Work & Play

RockTape for Work & Play In 2020 I started my new journey into massage therapy and from the beginning of my schooling, one of my main goals was to take as much additional education and training as I could by the time I graduated to stand out from my classmates. ...

2023 Planning: How to build your program to level up

2023 Planning: How to build your program to level up 20 tournaments, over 40 events, many fantastic Ws… and more tough losses. As my 2022 pickleball season comes to a close, I’m looking back with gratitude on an exciting, challenging, and (most importantly)...

Speed Kills!

Speed Kills! One of the greatest performance indicators for any sport is speed – pure and simple. Whether you’re a team, sprint, field, or endurance, the faster athlete will always have the advantage. However, that isn’t to say that speed is the only characteristic...

The RockTape Blog

Got Toe Pain? RockTape to the Rescue

Kinesiology taping for bunion toe, specifically Hallux Valgus, is a therapeutic treatment that is showing some scientific support. Hallux Valgus is a condition in which the big toe bends outward, away from the foot. It typically appears as a painful bump on the inner...

read more

Rocktape for Runners: How to Make It Work for You

Kinesiology tape, or “Rocktape,” is a popular tool among runners for reducing inflammation, managing pain, and helping to prevent injury. This type of tape is different than traditional athletic tapes because it stretches, in order to create a second layer of skin....

read more

It’s More than ‘Just’ Tape

The science of kinesiology tape has evolved over the past 15 years with researchers now asking more appropriate questions when conducting their scientific experiments. No longer are we asking about turning on or off a particular muscle (spoiler alert, it doesn't do...

read more
self care

Self Care Gameplan

Self Care Gameplan As healthcare professionals who use manual therapy, we generally are good with prescribing homecare to our clients and helping them with what they need to do to get better, improve and achieve their treatment goals.  However, what if one time one of...

read more
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Waking the Psoas

Waking the Psoas Whether you’re an athlete or live an active lifestyle, at some point you may find yourself dealing with some nagging low back pain that just will not leave.  It may come and go, it might only be present during a specific movement or activity, or it...

read more
RockTape Education

RockTape for Work & Play

RockTape for Work & Play In 2020 I started my new journey into massage therapy and from the beginning of my schooling, one of my main goals was to take as much additional education and training as I could by the time I graduated to stand out from my classmates. ...

read more