A small study conducted in Korea has found that kinesiology tape may assist in reducing pain associated with delayed onset muscle soreness, commonly referred to as DOMS.  DOMS is often felt after unaccustomed eccentric exercise and typically occurs 24 hours after the...

A recent study from Europe has shown improvements in pain, oedema and knee extension range in patients following total knee replacement surgery.  This is an exciting development in kinesiology taping research and has wide implications for the immediate post-operative...

Rocktape has added Knee Caps, G-Loves and improved Rock Guards to our range of products for CrossFit athletes.  The RRP for each product is $60 for a pair.  The Knee Caps provide some support and stability for our knees when working out, the G-Loves protect our hands...

Chronic low back pain (CLBP) is a common presentation that can result in postural changes, changes in muscle patterning and alteration in activity levels, all of which can lead to further pain.  People with CLBP often have significant delays in making postural...

There is a growing body of evidence that shows kinesiology tape can assist with alleviating pain, and therefore improve muscle output.  The exact mechanisms of these findings are still the subject of debate, however importantly for clinicians, we can be assured that...

The effect of kinesiology tape on muscle output in healthy subjects has been the topic of many research studies, with some variable results.  A recent study by Lumbruso et al from Israel may have shed some light on why there have been some differences in results. ...

Shin soreness generally has a recovery period of 5-6 weeks before a horse is able to commence any form of exercise.  I used Rocktape to treat shin soreness in a 3yo thoroughbred gelding and was very impressed with the results.  Within 24 hours; on palpation the horse...

Rocktape has partnered with Netball Western Australia and their ANZ Championship representatives West Coast Fever.  This is the first time we have ventured into the sport of netball and we look forward to the opportunity of both playing a small part in the on court...

As we return to work and get back into the routine, many of us decide we don’t want to do the same old things again in 2014.   We want to mix it up a bit and that includes the way we look after our clients and ourselves.  Perhaps you may be interested in starting off...

“Shin splints”, more correctly referred to as “Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome” (MTSS), is a common injury that affects many runners.  It seems to be particularly prevalent at this time of year with so many winter sports in their pre-season phase of training.  In...

As of January 1 2014 we are making a couple minor changes to our delivery processes. The cut off point for free freight will increase from $150 to $240. The cost of the delivery charge for orders < $240 will be at a flat rate of $12. All small orders of less than...

This is an interesting read - very well put together by Dr Ben Stevens from the Valeo Health Clinic, British Columbia. Some great links for more information too. I find it amusing, if not somewhat disconcerting that so many clinicians and athletes don’t take the time...

Brand new in 2014 is “Rocktape 2”, our advanced course in kinesiology taping and Power Taping!  Rocktape 2 is designed to build on the basic principles covered in our standard course. Rocktape 2 is perfect for those practitioners that wish to: Revise the basic taping...

Rock Rub is our new massage wax that is fantastic for soft tissue work, especially for deeper tissue techniques and small treatment areas.  Rock Rub maintains a fantastic consistency throughout treatment, and has a really pleasant fragrance.  Rock Rub is fantastic for...

You can be one of the first to secure a pair of the new and improved Rock Guards, previously known as Shin Skins.  Order now and you will have your Rock Guards in time for Christmas, with delivery of our first batch due in mid December. Box jumps, rope climbs, dead...

Keeping your knees stabilised is essential when it comes to lifting.  Knee Caps are specifically designed to provide compression, warmth and lateral stability when performing functional movements such as dead lifts, pistols and squats. Unlike other supports, Knee Caps...