Rocktape UK

The weather, longer evenings and plenty of inspiration from big sporting events.

The summer is a busy time for RockTape UK as we keep everyone going through competitions, training or just having fun.

A simple piece of tape (or two) can make a big difference when applied in the right way at the right time. The good news is anyone can buy some RockTape and learn to apply it using our instruction guides including our YouTube channel videos.

#RockTapeUK #RockTape #SummerOfSport #SportsTape #KinesiologyTape #AthleticTape #SportsSupport #TrainStrong #MoveBetter #KeepMoving #SportsRecovery #InjuryManagement #PerformanceSupport #FootballTraining #CyclingUK #GolfFitness #TennisTraining #WeekendWarrior #ActiveLifestyle #TapingTechniques

1 week ago (edited) | [YT] | 1

Rocktape UK

Are you “enhanced” if you use RockTape?

With the Enhanced Games bringing the performance enhancement debate back into the spotlight, it raises an interesting question:

Can kinesiology tape genuinely enhance sports performance?

If we define performance enhancement as making a healthy athlete faster, stronger, more powerful or more skilful, the evidence is not especially convincing.

A systematic review by Reneker et al. examined 15 randomised studies on kinesiology tape and sports performance outcomes, including jumping, sprinting, agility, cycling, balance and ball skills.

Across 193 comparisons, only 11 showed statistically significant effects.

Only 2 favoured kinesiology tape.

So the stronger message is this:
RockTape is not a magic performance enhancer.

But it may support performance indirectly.
For athletes dealing with pain, apprehension, perceived instability or reduced movement confidence, taping may help them feel more supported, move with greater confidence and progress their return to training.

That is very different from claiming it makes healthy athletes perform better by default.

No magic.
No doping.
No exaggerated claims.

Just a useful tool, for the right person, at the right time.

Where do you think the line sits between injury recovery and performance enhancement?

Reference: Reneker, J.C., Latham, L., McGlawn, R. and Reneker, M.R., 2018. Effectiveness of kinesiology tape on sports performance abilities in athletes: A systematic review. Physical Therapy in Sport, 31, pp.83-98.

#RockTape #KinesiologyTape #SportsPerformance #SportsRehab #Physiotherapy #SportsTherapy #AthleteRecovery #EvidenceBasedPractice #ReturnToSport #PerformanceSupport

3 weeks ago | [YT] | 1

Rocktape UK

We're proud to support Team GB at the European Transplant Games 2026 in Arnhem

From 21–27 June, more than a thousand athletes from 24 countries come together

These competitors are living proof of strength and resilience

RockTape is honoured to help the British team move freely and perform at their best across 15 sports.

Go Team GB — we're cheering you every step of the way!

#RockTape #ETG2026 #EuropeanTransplantGames #TeamGB #GiftOfLife #LifeAfterTransplant #OrganDonation #TransplantSport #MoveFreely #SupportTheTeam

3 weeks ago | [YT] | 1

Rocktape UK

Does tape colour make a difference?

Your choice of clothing colour, or RockTape, will either help keep you cool or warm up an already hot day.

Based on the research we have ordered our tape based on absorption of solar radiation.

Here is the study reference: Paminto, J., Fianti, F. and Yulianti, I., 2021. The effect of surface color on the absorption of solar radiation. Physics Communication, 5(1), pp.27-32.

This is what they did: This research was conducted to verify the effect of the color of the object's surface on the absorption of solar radiation. The purpose of this study was to determine how the effect of surface color on the absorption of solar radiation. The activity used an acrylic box covered by stickers of various colors, placed under the sun, then measured the heat absorption of the covered liquid using a digital thermometer. The results showed that there was an effect of the color of the object's surface on the absorption of solar radiation which was indicated by the difference in the temperature increase of the covered liquid.

The order surface color of objects on the absorption level of solar heat is black, green, red, purple, yellow, pink, blue and white from the highest to the lowest.

#RockTape
#RockTapeUK
#KinesiologyTape
#SportsTherapy
#Physiotherapy
#SportsRecovery
#AthleteLife
#SummerTraining
#StayCool
#SportsMedicine

4 weeks ago | [YT] | 0

Rocktape UK

Men’s Health Week is a reminder that health isn’t built overnight. Small, consistent actions around movement, recovery, sleep and exercise can have a lasting impact on strength, performance and wellbeing.

Stay healthy today. Be stronger tomorrow.

#MensHealthWeek
#RockTape
#RockTapeUK
#MovementIsMedicine
#KeepMoving
#MensHealth
#Recovery
#Performance
#InjuryPrevention
#SportsRecovery

1 month ago | [YT] | 1

Rocktape UK

An enlightening trip to @health.sciences.university this week for @RockTape_UK & @thephysiochannel

This event marked the beginning of a new educational link that will see students gaining access to industry CPD covering Kinesiology Taping, IASTM techniques and Modern Cupping.

Fantastic venue with knowledgable and enthusiastic staff, must be a great place to study Chiro, Sports Rehab, Physio and Podiatry - Osteopathy too!

If you are currently a student ask your tutor how you can get involved with RockTape education.

#RockTape #HealthSciencesUniversity #Physiotherapy #SportsRehabilitation #Osteopathy #Chiropractic #Podiatry #KinesiologyTaping #IASTM #ModernCupping #CPD #HealthcareEducation #StudentPhysio #FutureClinicians #ClinicalEducation #ManualTherapy #SportsTherapy #AllThingsMovement #ThePhysioChannel #RockTapeEducation

1 month ago | [YT] | 4

Rocktape UK

RockTape always supports pride month and recognises the unifying spirit of our athlete and therapist communities.

Rainbow tape or not we are proud to be part of your journey.

Together, we celebrate movement, resilience, diversity, and the people who make our community stronger every day.

#GoStrongerLonger #PrideMonth #RockTape #SportsMedicine #PhysicalTherapy #AthleteSupport #StrongerTogether

1 month ago | [YT] | 1

Rocktape UK

Why Pain Should Never Be Part of Cupping Therapy: Insights from a New Study

Cupping therapy stands out for its historical roots and growing popularity in managing musculoskeletal pain.

However, a recent study published in Innovations in Acupuncture and Medicine (2025) highlights an important safety aspect: the link between suction pressure and adverse effects, like pain.

The study compared dry cupping interventions at two different pressure levels: a lower pressure (−150 mmHg) and a higher pressure (−300 mmHg).

The results confirmed what we emphasise in our RockPod cupping courses: higher suction pressures are associated with a greater frequency and longer duration of adverse events—with pain being the most common immediate reaction in both groups.

This evidence aligns perfectly with our teaching ethos. At RockTape we always stress that cupping therapy should never be painful. Pain during application is a clear signal that the pressure is too high and that the technique needs immediate adjustment.

Our approach is to begin with gentle suction, monitor clients closely, and never accept pain directly as a result of application.

This not only reduces the likelihood of adverse events but also ensures that cupping remains a safe, accessible tool for pain relief.

While the study highlights promising steps, like the development of a device to measure pressure, it also reminds us of the current limits in clinical cupping practice.

Until objective pressure monitoring is widely available, our vigilance, grounded in the principle that cupping should be comfortable, remains our best safeguard.

View our cupping courses and products here: rocktape.co.uk/

Watch a short video of our cupping education course here in the UK https://youtu.be/s-PS9fnXevA

Reference: Conceição, J.P., Souza, V.K., Araújo, A.P.P., Tomazi, D.D.P., Kuriki, H.U., Marcolino, A.M. and Barbosa, R.I., 2025. Dry cupping therapy for neck pain: monitoring for adverse effects. Innovations in Acupuncture and Medicine, 18(16). Available at: doi.org/10.1186/s44424-025-00018-y

2 months ago | [YT] | 0

Rocktape UK

We are looking forward to returning to the University of Bath next month for our Cupping RockPod and IASTM RockBlade courses.

Only 1 space left on the Cupping course!

Taught by Daniel Lawrence @thephysiochannel

See you soon

#UniversityOfBath

#ManualTherapy

#RockPods

#RockBlades

#IASTM

#ClinicalCupping

#PhysicalTherapy

2 months ago | [YT] | 3

Rocktape UK

If you watch our YouTube Channel then you will like this education collection:

www.rocktape.co.uk/education-overview/movementsumm…
Released 16th November 2020

5 years ago | [YT] | 0