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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...
Taping Tennis Elbow: What the Research Suggests-
Taping Tennis Elbow: What the Research Suggests- A Wimbledon Theme this week! Lateral Epicondylitis (LE), commonly known as "tennis elbow." Is a condition, caused by overuse and weakening of forearm...
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...