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6 Weeks of RockBlades on your Achilles? Study review
What 6 Weeks of IASTM Can Do for Your Clients. As massage and manual therapy professionals, we're always looking for effective ways to help our clients improve their mobility and...
Cupping for Low Back Pain: What the Latest Research Tells Us
This 2024 systematic review and meta-analysis sheds some light on the effectiveness of cupping for low back pain. A systematic review gathers and analyzes data from multiple well-designed studies, giving...
Kinesiology Tape and Hypermobile EDS: What the Research Says About Shoulder Relief
This research investigated the effectiveness of kinesiology tape in managing shoulder pain and improving function in patients with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS). Background Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS) is a common...
Reimagining Running Rehab
How RockTape & RockPods Hack the Nervous System for Faster Recovery Runners don’t just push physical limits; they battle entrained neural pathways stuck in threat mode. Traditional rehab often overlooks...
Integrate, Don't Isolate: IASTM Evidence Update 2025
As manual therapy professionals, we consistently seek effective interventions to reduce pain, improve range of motion (ROM), and restore function in our patients. Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) has gained...
Kinesio Taping After Knee and Hip Arthroplasty: What Therapists Should Know
A recent research study offers valuable insights for physical therapists and massage therapists on the potential benefits of using kinesio taping as part of the rehabilitation process following knee and...
The Mechanics of Cupping with RockPods: Understanding the Biomechanics for Effective Treatment
Cupping therapy, an ancient practice with roots deep in tradition and folk wisdom, has been used for centuries across various cultures. While its long history speaks to its enduring appeal, a...
The body can not be rushed!
Healing and recovery from intense exercise or injury takes time. Despite well-documented average healing times for different tissues, there remains a strong desire to speed things up via any means...