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Australian Physiotherapy Equipment (APE) – West Australian distributor of Rocktape
Rocktape is excited to announce the appointment of Australian Physiotherapy Equipment (APE) as the distributor of Rocktape kinesiology tapes to practitioners in Western Australia. APE now is able to supply the full range of Rocktape at the same wholesale pricing that...
Rocktape welcomes Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and mixed martial arts fighter – Fiona Muxlow
Rocktape today announced a partnership with Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Mixed Martial Arts fighter and CrossFit competitor Fiona Muxlow. Fiona is a very accomplished fighter having won numerous Australian championships and had podium finishes in a number of international...
Alex South – World and National Sailing Championships
The ISAF World Championships were held over the 3-18th of December 2011. Unique to sailing and the pre Olympic year, all disciplines compete at the same location for the World Championship title- unlike others where we are spread across the globe. In the Laser Radial...
Rocktape H20 now available in beige, electric blue and Rocktape black logo
Due to demand we have added a few new colours to the Rocktape H2O range. In addition to getting Rocktape H2O in black, you can now get Rocktape H2O in beige, electric blue and Rocktape logo black. When you need that extra adhesive, look no further than H2O. Designed...
The use of Kinesiology tape to increase strength output in the lower limbs and enhance reaction times in soccer players
This study was completed by Perth integrated Health with the support of Rocktape Australia and with the cooperation and participation of Football West. Special mention to Jamie Harnwell, coach and development manager at Football West. The purpose of this study was to...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Rocktape welcomes sailor – Alex South
Rocktape today announced a partnership with Alex South, who competes in a Laser Radial- Women’s Singlehanded Olympic Dinghy. Alex is a member of the Australian Sailing Squad and NSW Institute of Sport. Alex is ranked 1st in NSW (Open Age) and 1st in Under 19 Woman in...
Rocktape welcomes multi sport athlete and adventure racer – Emma Weitnauer
Rocktape today announced a partnership with Emma Weitnauer, an eleven time Ironman finisher and one of only three professional triathletes in Tasmania. Of late Emma has ventured into adventure racing dominating the Australian Multisport Championships at the Freycinet...
Rocktape team up with the Plan B Racing Team
Rocktape are very excited to announce that they will be the official kinesiology tape supplier to The Plan B Racing Team. The team is one of Australia’s up and coming teams, currently second in the National Road Series following the Tour of Gippsland. The Plan B...
Research – Performance Enhancement trial in Soccer
Perth Integrated Health in collaboration with Rocktape is conducting research to study the difference kinaesthetic taping will make on strength output and endurance in soccer players. Jamie Harnwell the Development Officer for Football West has got behind the research...
Rocktape successfully trialled on a horse
Arnya, a dressage horse, had a peculiar trotting gait which vets had suspected was developed or learned over time as a result of a past injury. When Arnya trotted her right hind leg swung out sideways and she dragged her right hoof. Following direction from a vet we...
Rock Doc profile – Katika Adams
Katika is an Exercise Physiologist, working for Health By Design (www.healthbydesign.com.au) in Perth and in the North West of Western Australia. Katika uses the Rocktape for her clients as the ‘Industrial Athlete’ treating injuries such as occupational overuse...
Taping for shin splints
The application for “shin splints”, more accurately known as “medial tibial stress syndrome” (or MTSS), is one that we continually get positive feedback about at Rocktape HQ. This application has helped many runners get back to training and racing more quickly. To...