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Maximizing Performance: RockTape as an Ally to Football Players

RockTape is a neurosensory ally to football athletes. Its role in mitigating pain, improving proprioception, and optimizing recovery is a testament to its significance in the dynamic world of professional football.

Pre-Run Mobility Work With RockDoc Tyler Chliboyko

Follow along with Winnipeg RockDoc Tyler Chliboyko from the Wellness Institute for his pre-run mobility session using RockFloss,...

Uncover the NEW Science Behind Myofascial Cupping: A Neurosensory Solution for Low Back Pain

Chronic, or persistent, low back pain can be incredibly frustrating. Whether it's due to an injury, overuse, or simply the result of daily life, this discomfort can have a significant impact on your ability to move in a ‘meaningful’ manner. While there are various...

Maximizing Treatment Outcomes: The Art and Science of Treatment Stacking in Manual and Movement Therapy

In the dynamic realm of manual and movement therapy, the concept of 'treatment stacking' has emerged as a game-changer. By intelligently combining various manual therapy modalities, we not only address musculoskeletal complaints more comprehensively but also tap into...

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 post, we're...

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...

Helping New Mothers – RockTape for C-Section Scars

RockTape: An Effective Solution for Managing C-Section Scars C-Section Scars Caesarean section (C-section) is a common surgical procedure used to deliver babies, but it leaves a lasting scar on the mother's abdomen. A C-section scar forms because of the surgical...

The Power of Walking: The Cheapest, Easiest, Health Hack Around

The Power of Walking: The Cheapest, Easiest, Health Hack Around Staying active is important for our health, and research shows that taking more steps can lower our risk of serious health issues. There is an old theory that we should be targeting 10,000 steps a day,...

Grip It And Rip It: Different Hand Grip Styles During Deadlifting

Grip It And Rip It: Different Hand Grip Styles During Deadlifting Deadlifts are one of the most effective exercises for building strength and muscle mass, particularly in the lower back, glutes, and legs. However, a recent study conducted by Pratt et al. (2020)...

Positive Vibes Only

Positive Vibes Only Last year RockTape came out with a couple new products, both vibration tools, the RockWave and RockVibes. The RockWave may often get lumped in with a massage gun, however, the major difference being the massage gun provides percussive stimulation...

How I Manage Being a Competitive Athlete and a Full-time Social Worker

Dec 22, 2020

by Chantal Bouchard Step 1: I wake up early and write down my daily goals. Step 2: I set a routine and follow it. I always get more accomplished this way. Step 3: I eat healthy foods, to give me more energy. Meal prepping also helps. Step 4: I have a good coach and...

Rotator Cuff Pain Relief – Just Keep Swinging

Dec 10, 2020

by Jeff Kittmer The shoulder is arguably one of our most mobile joints, and the most common site of injury. With its complex shape and rotator cuff support system, it is susceptible to strain and tears from repetitive movements that involve reaching overhead or...

Jumper’s Knee Recovery – Episode 2

Oct 27, 2020

by Jeff Kittmer RMT Athletes who participate in sports that require repetitive jumping or decelerating quickly from high speeds, commonly experience knee pain. In Recovery from Jumper’s Knee Episode 1, we discussed what Jumper’s knee (Patellar Tendinopathy) is, its...

thoracic spine mobility - shoulder function

Opening Up the Thoracic Spine to Unlock Shoulder Function

Oct 20, 2020

By Alexander Derlis The shoulder is one of the most complex regions of the body. But before we address shoulder function, let's chat for a minute about the idea of "the body's continuity". Have you ever sought treatment for a specific issue, only to realize you have...

Jumper’s Knee Recovery: Episode 1

Oct 13, 2020

by Jeff Kittmer RMT Have you ever felt pain at the base of your knee while jumping or ascending stairs? Or jumping on hard surfaces like a gymnasium or a parquet floor? Athletes who train and compete in sports that require repetitive jumping or decelerating quickly...

Shin Splints: Feeling the Burn, Not in a Good Way

Sep 17, 2020

By Jeff Kittmer RMT Shin splints are one of the most common issues that athletes and weekend warriors encounter. Typically experienced by runners, it also occurs in those who play vigorous sports and start new fitness programs. Shin splints generally range from a...

Pride with Chantal Bouchard and RockTape Canada

Sep 8, 2020

by Chantal Bouchard “Whatever our differences, we are all the same” Growing up, I was not the girly girl type. I didn’t like to play with barbies or brush my hair, I preferred Tonka trucks and hanging out with the boys. At school, I was known as the athletic and...

Mobilizing the Working Warrior with RockTape Mobility

Aug 24, 2020

by Jeff Kittmer The demands of the working world are increasing at an exponential rate. We live with our phones as a constant companion and our free time seems to be dwindling. We work hard, which usually involves a large amount of time sitting at a desk, in the car,...

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