by rocktapeuk | Jul 14, 2016 | CrossFit, Rocktape Kinesiology Tape
CrossFitters around the world have been competing all year long, vying for a chance to make it to the 2016 Reebok CrossFit Games taking place July 19-24, 2016, at the StubHub Center in Carson, California. RockTape, a leader in sports medicine products and education,...
by rocktapeuk | Jun 28, 2016 | Uncategorised
Unless you have been living under a rock I’m sure you will have heard of the term myofascial release. But how much do you really know about what you are doing when you use a foam roller at the end of your workout? Before we unpick the bones of myofascial release...
by rocktapeuk | Jun 23, 2016 | diving, Interviews
“No one needs to spend time telling me to start using RockTape over other kinesiology tape. I have been a believer and steadfast user for over 5 years. I estimate that I have used, both in my clinic and on the road with USA Diving, over 600 rolls of RockTape. And...
by rocktapeuk | May 23, 2016 | mobility
Mobility is a big trend right now in fitness, and for good reason. If you can’t move, you can’t train very well, either. You could spend the rest of your life reading all the books and articles and watching all the videos online about mobility. But when is enough...
by rocktapeuk | May 6, 2016 | Uncategorised
New IASTM system coupled with revolutionary, evidence-informed IASTM methodology Coming soon, a revolutionary Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilisation (IASTM) system, RockBlades. RockBlades comprise two precision-engineered and manufactured soft-tissue...
by rocktapeuk | Apr 26, 2016 | CrossFit, Rock Stars, Rocktape Kinesiology Tape
Steph “the Hammer†Hammerman recently visited us up at RockTape HQ, so naturally we couldn’t pass up the opportunity to watch her train with Neal Maddox and Chris Hinshaw at CrossFit X-treme Athletics. For those of you who haven’t heard of Steph’s...
by rocktapeuk | Apr 25, 2016 | Rocktape Kinesiology Tape, Running
I’ve got to admit, it’s a bit strange writing an informative blog post. I’m used to sticking on updates about how training’s going (or not going!) and what’s been happening as I raise money for my charity. But this is a little different...
by rocktapeuk | Apr 14, 2016 | Uncategorised
“You wake up in the middle of the night and your shoulder is screaming as you lie on it. In the morning, you can barely bend over to put your Stance socks on after that heavy squat session yesterday. Box jumps and double-unders are impossible because of your heel...
by rocktapeuk | Mar 24, 2016 | Medical, Rocktape Kinesiology Tape
Acute low back pain is very common, and a condition that affects a large proportion of the population at some stage throughout their life. Kinesiology tape has been shown to be an effective early intervention in a recent study from Turkey. In this study, 109 subjects...
by rocktapeuk | Mar 14, 2016 | equine
Helen is a fully qualified Equine Physiotherapist and sit on the committee for IAAT (The International Association of Animal Therapists). Helen provides some insights into the world of equine taping… As with any human athlete, horses also require help every now and...
