by rocktapeuk | Jul 18, 2019 | Uncategorised
I have been running now for many years. When I run all of my worries, anxieties and the pressures of daily life go away. Nothing matters for that moment in time but the steps I make, the breaths I take and the feeling of being free. For me running has been a lot more...
by rocktapeuk | Jul 15, 2019 | Uncategorised
I grew up in the North of England, and when I was a child, most elderly people had at least some degree of disability. This is admittedly a lot longer ago than I would like to admit, but it was a rare grandmother who didn’t use at least one walking stick (if not two)...
by rocktapeuk | Jul 12, 2019 | Uncategorised
Choosing the Right CPD Course… “What courses have you taken?”is a common, and potential deeply personal, question among healthcare professionals. As a healthcare provider we’re moulded by our experiences, our patients, our colleagues, and the courses we decide...
by rocktapeuk | Jun 26, 2019 | Uncategorised
With the anticipation a World Cup and Ashes being hosted in our back yard this summer, it could be said that this is possibly one of the most exciting summers of cricket we’ve had in years. So, let’s briefly discuss some of the stressors cricket players, specifically...
by rocktapeuk | May 29, 2019 | Uncategorised
Compression as a form of treatment has been in regular use for thousands of years but RockFloss has only been around for the last few years. Athletes from Crossfit and lots of other sports, now routinely use elastic latex bands to warm up and increase range of motion...
by rocktapeuk | May 22, 2019 | Uncategorised
It is great to welcome the Carter & George clinic into the RockTape family. They are owned by Saracens, England and British Lion hooker Jamie George and his business partner and long-time friend Rhys Carter. Their philosophy is very simple, to bring elite medical...
by rocktapeuk | May 2, 2019 | Uncategorised
When we set up our studio, we assumed we’d see injured office workers and sporty types who had over done it over the weekend, with perhaps a smattering of agricultural labourers who were willing to part with a reasonable amount (in relative terms) to carry on working...
by rocktapeuk | Apr 4, 2019 | Uncategorised
There’s a reason the top pro cyclists have been using kinesiology tape for over a decade and, if you put serious miles on your bike, so should you. Obviously, RockTape isn’t going to help you avoid a head injury, so be sure to always wear a helmet, keep your bike...
by rocktapeuk | Feb 6, 2019 | Uncategorised
Office Worker Injuries When you hear “workplace injury” one might think of falling down a set of stairs, or burning oneself after spilling a hot cup of coffee. If you actually work in an office, you would know that those are not the true workplace injuries that office...
by rocktapeuk | Dec 4, 2018 | Uncategorised
The Therapists invoice We have all heard the parable of the handyman’s invoice to explain the value of knowledge verses the value of work. The story ends with an invoice for £10,000. Broken down as £2 for hitting the broken engine with a hammer, and fixing it! £9,998...
