Developing the Shock Method Part 1: Exercise Prescription for the Specific Characteristics of the SSC In a prior blog post, I discussed the entomology of what Pliometric, Miometric, Pliometric-miometric, and Plyometric exercises are. I also avoided getting into any...
Manual therapy is experiencing a paradigm shift. We have long focused our attentions on the mechanical effects of treating soft tissue (skin, fascia, muscles, tendons, ligaments); now, with more evidence pointing to the nervous system and its ability to normalize...
Reinforcing the weakest link: The back Fear of injury is one of the most significant hurdles for new trainees to overcome when beginning their health and fitness journeys, in particular when introducing exercise into the mix. The lower back tends to be a place of...
Core Principals: Motor Control & Stability Everybody knows that building core strength goes hand in hand with improving your athletic performance. But, did you know that being able to control your core and stabilizing muscles maybe even more important to your...
by Jeff Kittmer Have you ever experienced foot pain in the morning as you take those first steps out of bed? Only to have the pain subside as the morning wears on. Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of foot pain in athletes. Plantar fasciitis is an...
by Emily Picks Hello! My name is Emily and I’m super excited to be one of RockTape Canada’s newest athletes. I’m an 18 year old pilot in what’s known as the fastest sport on ice- Bobsleigh. Bobsleigh is a sport about precision and the use of physics. It begins with...
