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What is the optimal tape tension for pain relief?

What is the optimal tape tension for pain relief?

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...

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RockTape kinesiology taping courses

RockTape kinesiology taping courses

Kinesiology tape is a divisive subject. The mention of it tends to send some physio-centric social media channels into meltdown!  But I believe that many therapists have formed opinions of kinesiology tape based on outdated claims that have their origins in the...

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Rock Pods – cupping

Rock Pods – cupping

What are Rock pods? Rock Pods are our version of cupping.  They are medical grade silicone cups that come in 2 sizes.  Each set of Pods has 4 large an 4 small cups and come in a convenient carry case. What are they designed to do? Cupping creates a decompressive force...

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More Flossing options.

More Flossing options.

In our earlier blog post, we outlined two simple ways of using floss bands, as they are the two that people usually start with.  However if you are now becoming more comfortable with the concept, then there are other ways of utilising these bands: Joint support and...

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Posture Medic – Improving posture

Posture Medic – Improving posture

Posture Medic product review performed by Yolanda Schmidt Have you ever felt like you need multiple pieces of equipment when it comes to stretching, strengthening and stabilizing muscles?  Posture Medic is the all-in-one tool, conveniently designed to overcome poor...

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Kinesiology tape research

Kinesiology tape research

The popularity of kinesiology tape, or coloured sports tape, has increased dramatically over the last decade. Despite being invented in the 1970’s by Dr Kenzo Kase, kinesiology tape rose to prominence following the Beijing Olympics in 2008, and is increasingly seen on...

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An athlete’s reading list

An athlete’s reading list

In 2017 I set a goal to read 52 non-fiction books.  I didn’t quite make it all the way (the final count was around 35), but I did read some absolute gems along the way.  Below are my top six recommendations for athletes, and those who support them – coaches, parents...

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Meet Amanda Ross – Olympic Equestrian Rock Star

Meet Amanda Ross – Olympic Equestrian Rock Star

Meet Amanda Ross.  A Sydney 2000 Olympic equestrian athlete who competes in eventing – horse riding competitions that involve a number of disciplines.  Amanda is based out of Tuerong, on Victoria’s beautiful Mornington Peninsula, and travels the country competing....

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4 types of self-confidence

4 types of self-confidence

Plenty has been written about the need for confidence.  If you are an athlete, it is considered almost an essential character trait.  After all, how can you win if you don’t believe you can?  If you don’t have confidence in yourself? Sometimes however, we get a little...

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