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Behind the Suction: Separating Myth from Mechanism in Cupping Therapy
Cupping can be a valuable adjunct in modern manual therapy, supporting exercise and rehabilitation goals. While it shouldn’t be used in isolation for pain management, dedicated cupping sessions can still...
Kinesiology Tape for Knee Osteoarthritis 'Staying in the Game'
Kinesiology Tape for Knee Osteoarthritis: Immediate Effects in Older Adults Can kinesiology tape (KT) really make a difference for older adults with knee osteoarthritis? A 2019 study in Medicine explored...
Does IASTM Really Improve Range of Motion?
Does IASTM Really Improve Range of Motion? A fresh review of the science (evidence). Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) has become a popular tool in manual therapy. Many clinicians use...
A Brief History of RockTape Education
A brief history of RockTape education We have a busy three day teaching event in London next week and it got us thinking about how it all started. RockTape (Kinesiology...
Does Kinesio Taping Really Work for Neck Pain? A 2024 Review
In this blog we review the first systematic review and meta-analysis conducted on the efficacy of Kinesiology taping (KT) for treating neck pain. It’s from last year (2024) full reference...
Hamstring Cupping Research – Flexibility but not Power
As manual therapists, we're always looking for ways to enhance our clients' well-being and performance. Cupping therapy has been gaining significant interest. But what does the latest research tell us...
Is surgery the best option for Richard?
It’s Saturday night and ‘RockTape Richard’ phones me to say that he has done something to his Achilles tendon during a climbing competition. A few WhatsApp videos later and it...
How Fatigue and Taping Affect Cricket Bowlers' Precision.
The competition is heating up in the world of cricket, with thrilling Test matches keeping us on the edge of our seats. These intense clashes, like the recent ones between...