by rocktapeuk | Feb 3, 2022 | General
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 this case, we’re taping for a postural cue....
by rocktapeuk | Feb 3, 2022 | General
Kinesiology tape is typically applied with a small amount of stretch on the tape, but recommendations vary for how much stretch to apply. Whilst the optimal amount of tape tension will most likely vary from person to person, a recent US study tried to compare the...
by rocktapeuk | Feb 3, 2022 | General
This study from Iran set out to investigate the effects of using kinesiology tape on dynamic knee control in a group of female athletes. An increase in knee valgus in landing is thought to increase the risk of many knee injuries such as ACL and MCL injuries. ...
by rocktapeuk | Feb 3, 2022 | General
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) can be helpful for MS patients to prevent or relieve...
by rocktapeuk | Dec 3, 2021 | General
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...
by rocktapeuk | Aug 18, 2021 | General
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. It was such a unique and memorable experience I thought I’d share some of it with you....
