Archive for September, 2011
Rocktape H2O
When you need that extra adhesive, look no further than H2O. Designed specifically for water sports, H2O is the stickiest stuff on the planet. How do we know? We tested H2O in the Indian Oceans most gruelling conditions: hot, humid, tropical, bone crucnhing surf. No failures. Rocktape H2O is currently only available in black, with ... [READ MORE HERE]
Do you want patients advertising for you?
Have you ever had your car serviced and driven around for the next few days with the mechanic’s sticker adorning your car’s rear window advertising his business? Have you thought to yourself: “How can we do that with our patients?” The answer is Rocktape’s exclusive clinic-branded tape. Put your logo on your athletes to tell ... [READ MORE HERE]
Rocktape to feature on Channel Seven news
For those of you who tune into Channel Seven news be on the lookout for a segment featuring Rocktape. As we all have seen when watching professional sport on tv, Rocktape is being used by more and more elite sporting teams and athletes. Channel Seven have recently finished shooting a segment featuring both the Western Bulldogs and Melbourne Victory’s ... [READ MORE HERE]
The effect of Kinesiology Tape on standing balance
We have previously outlined a study by Thedon et al (2011) in which they found that the application of Transpore tape decreased the postural sway in individuals when they had fatigued calf muscles. This month we will highlight a study by Cortesi et al (2011) where they looked at the effect of kinesiology tape on ... [READ MORE HERE]
Alex South – World Uni Games
I travelled to the World Uni Games in China which was an amazing experience. Every venue was pristine (and brand new!) and the City of Shenzhen really put on a show for all who participated in the event. The village was crazy- 12,000 athletes and support staff is a lot of people to push in ... [READ MORE HERE]
Taping for Osgood Schlatters and Severs condition
The traction apophysitis injuries of adolescents are always tricky to manage as they typically occur in very active kids and these kids are always reluctant to rest! Rocktape can be part of the treatment approach for these conditions, alongside the usual modalities of treatment, the mainstay of which should be activity modification. Osgood-Schlatters condition involves ... [READ MORE HERE]
