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 be very loose causing...
Artwork by Stephanie Lochmueller, RMT, FST3, CFSC, CHN, MPS @sloch_holistic @sloch.anatomyart 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...
Artwork by Stephanie Lochmueller, RMT, FST3, CFSC, CHN, MPS @sloch_holistic @sloch.anatomyart Plantar fasciitis (PLAN-tur fas-e-I-tis) is one of the most common causes of heel pain, common in runners, overweight populations and those who wear shoes with inadequate...
Cupping practitioners often claim that cupping improves blood flow and refer to the circular reddening of the skin as clear evidence for this. We can learn more about blood flow within the microenvironment of the vacuum from a fascinating photoacoustic imaging study...
From RockPod tutor, Daniel Lawrence @ThePhysioChannel We often describe cupping as a manual therapy tool to decompress – Lifting in a world of pushing. In this short blog we report that compression is still a feature of cupping! The skin and deeper soft...
We are excited to announce RockTape products, as well as sister companies Flow Massage Guns flowsportstech.co.uk and Stick Mobility stickmobility.co.uk will be available across all 7 Pure Sports Medicine puresportsmed.com sites . PSM have a highly qualified team of...
Knee osteoarthritis (OA) can be a debilitating condition resulting in pain, loss of mobility and a decrease in independence. Exercise, in particular strengthening exercise, is one of the key components of knee OA management. However, often the knee pain that is...
You love to foam roll before and after every workout, but have you ever thought about adding it into your workout? Your foam roller just may be your most versatile tool when it comes to amping up your workout. We have rounded up 10 fresh new ways to break a sweat...
How can we help? Working with patients to promote wound healing and manage scar tissue formation is a very legitimate use of a therapists skills and knowledge. Guiding a patient through their recovery and including thoughtful and targeted interventions can...
What a year it has been, certainly one we will never forget, although we would probably like to! Without question we have all been forced to adapt and make changes in order to cope with the pandemic, social lockdown and the knock-on economic challenges. As an example,...
