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Understanding the Science Behind Kinesiology Tape
As a pioneer in the medical field, it’s time to shed light on a groundbreaking approach to the evolving understanding and application of kinesiology taping. You might be familiar with...
Catching up with RockStar Running Squirrel Jo Meek
Jo has been a RockTape ambassador for many years, having used our products to cross deserts and traverse mountain peaks as well as presenting at Therapy Expo in front of...
Effects of Kinesio Taping on Neck Pain: A very recent Study
Neck pain is a prevalent and debilitating condition affecting a significant portion of the global population. Its causes are multifaceted, encompassing both intrinsic factors like muscle strain and degenerative changes,...
Adding kinesiology tape to your low back exercise regime may give you better improvements than exercise alone
A recent study looked at the use of kinesiology tape in addition to the use of stabilization exercises for chronic low back pain. The study investigated 50 participants with lumbar...
Harnessing Focal Vibration Therapy for Pain Relief, Mobility, and Recovery
In the quest for optimized movement, pain reduction, and faster recovery, focal vibration therapy has emerged as a powerful tool. While many are familiar with whole-body vibration, focal vibration therapy...
Got “Shin splints”? Kinesiology tape might help
A recent study investigated whether the application of kinesiology tape would help in runners who were experiencing medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS), more commonly known as shin splints. The study...
Kinesiology tape helps with post-operative swelling after knee replacement surgery
A Turkish study set out to investigate the effect of kinesiology tape on postoperative pain and oedema following total knee arthroplasties (TKA). The study compared kinesiology tape with a non-elastic...
Kinesiology taping may assist with ankle proprioception impairments
Chronic ankle instability (CAI) is believed to be associated with an impairment in proprioception that may occur following a primary ankle sprain or as a sequelae of multiple ankle sprains.