The Evolution and Benefits of Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) in Manual Therapy by Daniel Lawrence Introduction: The history of Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) is both ancient and contemporary, with roots dating back over 2000...
At some point in our evolutionary journey posture became one of the defining visual features of our dominance, spending more time on two legs, and becoming more upright. In more recent centuries, the importance of posture has permeated many echelons of society,...
Maximizing Performance: RockTape as an Ally to Football Players by Steven Capobianco | 0 comments 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...
New Cupping for back pain research. Image from: de Melo Salemi et al (2021) It is reassuring to see an emergence of more dry cupping research with improved study methods. I always joke that unless a research study has a comparison group then it’s not really research!...
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 by Steven Capobianco | 0 comments In the dynamic realm of manual and movement therapy, the concept of ‘treatment stacking’ has emerged as a game-changer. By...
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...
Knee MRI – What would yours show? Prevalence of abnormal findings in 230 knees of asymptomatic adults using MRI The idea that pain must be caused by a faulty structure is no longer true. However, it remains ingrained in our culture and many patients, and professionals...
The NEW ROCKTAPE introduction and Research Review 2023 Introduction The popularity of kinesiology tape surged after the 2008 Olympics and remains widely used by athletes in various sports like running, cycling, and functional fitness. It is now commonly employed by...
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...