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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...

RETAILING AT YOUR PRACTICE

Nov 24, 2021

Do your clients and patients love RockTape as much as you do? Keep your clients moving and take home a commission by reselling at your practice! Retailing products in a healthcare practice provides convenience and peace of mind for your patients as well as a passive...

TREATING EHLERS-DANLOS WITH ROCKTAPE

Nov 19, 2021

TREATING EHLERS-DANLOS WITH ROCKTAPE Dear RockTape, I wanted to tell you about a patient I have with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS); RockTape has been instrumental in her daily function. My patient has Ehlers-Danlos and Chiari Malformation. The EDS causes ligaments to...

Cups: not just for drinking | How cupping can change the way you treat!

Nov 13, 2021

Cups: not just for drinking and not just for relaxing! I need to come clean! I can't keep living this charade! I must admit that early in my athletic and professional careers, I believed that cups were only for reducing pain, managing injuries, and looking like a...

TREATING THORACIC OUTLET SYNDROME WITH IASTM

Nov 12, 2021

TREATING THORACIC OUTLET SYNDROME WITH IASTM Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS) is a condition that may cause numbing, tingling, and weakness in the arm, elbow, and hand. Typically, this condition can be treated with various physical therapies, in addition...

THE BEST COACH GIFT GUIDE EVER

Nov 12, 2021

This is a list of the best gifts for coaches on the internet, written by our favorite Functional Movement Training (FMT) coach (and bulked up by my swim coach), for all coaches! From gifts that say “Thank you,” and “I’m grateful for your all your hard work” to “Marry...

INTRODUCING IASTM TOOLS TO PATIENTS

Nov 10, 2021

When introducing instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) tools like RockBlades to a patient or client for the first time (especially with pediatric populations), it’s important to understand that it might be threatening at first sight. Additionally,...

THE MAN BEHIND THE MUSIC: CONVERSATIONS WITH ROCKDOC DR. CHARLIE KAUTZ

Nov 5, 2021

From the tow-tapping thunder of a rock-and-roll bass line to the delicate high notes of a piano, music holds a power and wonder all it's own. No other form of art is as subjectively beautiful as that of musical composition; just ask any music festivalite or concert...

TREATING COMMON BASEBALL INJURIES WITH IASTM

Oct 20, 2021

TREATING COMMON BASEBALL INJURIES WITH IASTM As the Professional Baseball season winds down, player injuries and baseball athlete joint health become a large part of staying in the game — typically, baseball players suffer from overuse injuries, such...

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