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SPIRAL TAPING: A POSTURAL CUE
How does kinesiology tape create position and sense? Physical therapist and RockTape FMT instructor Dr. Joe LaVacca DPT shares some key ideas to the application of tape and talking to the brain via the skin. In...
PLIOMETRICS VS PLYOMETRICS: WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE
In the western world of fitness and sports performance, the term PLYOMETRICS gets thrown around to describe explosive and ballistic styles of exercises. However, this misuse of the word has...
INCREASING SENSATION FOR MS PATIENTS WITH IASTM
Neuropathy is one of the most frequent symptoms that dramatically reduces the quality of life for patients with Multiple sclerosis (MS). Massage therapy and instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM)...
Effectiveness of Kinesiology tape for knee arthritis
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...
Cupping – An ancient treatment, delivered in a new way
As a British Physiotherapist, my training was completed during the beginning of the new wave of evidence-based practitioners. My fellow students and I witnessed many of the professions traditions and...
Rock Doc Maria Goriup’s Olympic experience
Hello! My name is Maria, I am the Physiotherapist for British Fencing. This summer I attended the Tokyo ‘2020’ Olympic Games to support our qualified Team GB Fencer Marcus Mepstead....
Equine Taping
As is quite typical for his type, my Donny lad has a tendency to pull himself along with his forelimbs rather than to fully engage his back end and generate...
CP Tape case study
This Blog is a little bit special; we are honored that Stuart has shared his personal taping experience with us and we are excited to pass it on to you...