Harnessing Somatic Interventions Coupled with ‘Curiosity’ for Longer Lasting Chronic Pain Relief

Chronic pain is a multifaceted phenomenon that not only impacts our physical well-being but also influences our perceptions and experiences. While traditional approaches to pain management often focus solely on addressing biological factors (the tissues), emerging...

Maximizing Performance: RockTape as an Ally to Football Players

As the excitement builds for the Super Bowl, one cannot help but marvel at the physical prowess of the competing professional football players. The collisions, the tackles, the sheer intensity of the game—these athletes push their bodies to the limits. In the midst of...

Synergistic Healing: The Therapeutic Duo of Active Release Techniques® Treatment and RockTape® Kinesiology Tape

Managing pain and movement dysfunction can be a real challenge, but the combination of effective therapeutic techniques can make all the difference in achieving the best possible outcome. Active Release Techniques (ART®) and RockTape Kinesiology Tape are two methods...

“New Year, Same Pains? RockTape to the Rescue”

  Welcome to a brand-new year, weekend warriors! As we kick off this year filled with fresh movement aspirations, we know that the road to a stronger, healthier you can sometimes come with its fair share of aches and pains. But fear not, because in this blog...

Maximizing Treatment Outcomes: The Art and Science of Treatment Stacking in Manual and Movement Therapy

Want to learn why stacking multiple manual therapy tools to enhance treatment outcomes?

Uncover the NEW Science Behind Myofascial Cupping: A Neurosensory Solution for Low Back Pain

Chronic, or persistent, low back pain can be incredibly frustrating. Whether it's due to an injury, overuse, or simply the result of daily life, this discomfort can have a significant impact on your ability to move in a ‘meaningful’ manner. While there are various...

Synergistic Healing: The Therapeutic Duo of Active Release Techniques® Treatment and RockTape® Kinesiology Tape

Managing pain and movement dysfunction can be a real challenge, but the combination of effective therapeutic techniques can make all the difference in achieving the best possible outcome. Active Release Techniques (ART®) and RockTape Kinesiology Tape are two methods...

Helping New Mothers – RockTape for C-Section Scars

RockTape: An Effective Solution for Managing C-Section Scars   C-Section Scars Caesarean section (C-section) is a common surgical procedure used to deliver babies, but it leaves a lasting scar on the mother's abdomen. A C-section scar forms because of the...

Evolution of Motion Capture Software – Kinetisense

"Data is a tool for enhancing intuition" - Hilary Mason       There is a good reason we established to foundation of the Functional Movement Training (FMT) Movement Pyramid with Screening and Assessment. We consider these aspects of the clinical and...

Running Season is Here: RockTape for the Win!

Running season is upon us. As we ramp up the miles, a common side-effect is knee pain....

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Resisted running

Resisted Running – A Tool for Everyone

Resisted Running - A Tool for Everyone Resisted running | Typically relegated to sprinting individual athletes, resisted running is a novel method of creating additional demands for running. The academic literature is not entirely sold on whether resisted spriting is...

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March is National Athletic Training Month

Athletic Trainers Rock Sports Medicine

  Athletic trainers (also known as ATs or ATCs) are highly qualified, multi-skilled healthcare professionals who specialize in preventing, diagnosing, and treating musculoskeletal injuries and illnesses. Their scope of practice typically entails primary care,...

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Vibration

Marathon Training With MS: The Benefits of Vibration Therapy

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a medical condition that affects the nervous system. A major goal for people with MS is to stimulate and keep their nervous system functioning at a high level (without irritating it).  This is especially true when training for an endurance...

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Don’t Trip – Running With Drop Foot

Foot drop is a reduction in ankle dorsiflexion during the swing phase of gait, preventing flexing up the foot at the ankle. Runners experiencing "drop foot" typically alter their gait to compensate for the lack of mobility, which could cause other problems (stress...

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Posture Taping, X aross the back of shoulders to bottom scapulae

Postural Taping for Runners

As any athletic trainer marathon training would, Mitch Hauschildt has a foolproof game plan for optimizing runners' performance during pre-marathon runs. Discover why proper posture can improve a runner's breathing, stride, speed and overall efficiency.   As a...

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RockBlades IASTM treatment on the leg

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) can be helpful for MS patients to prevent or relieve...

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The Best Coach Gift Guide Ever

This is a list of the best gifts for coaches on the internet, written by our favorite Functional Movement Training (FMT) coach (and bulked up by my swim coach), for all coaches! From gifts that say “Thank you,” and “I’m grateful for your all your hard work” to “Marry...

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