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 moreRocktape 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 morePost-Surgical Management of Scars
Post-Surgical Scar Manipulation
read moreMusculoskeletal 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...
read moreIt’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...
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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...
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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...
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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. ...
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