In October 2013, I was presenting at the IronMan Triathlon Sports Medicine Conference and was asked about the differences between the various Kinesiology Tapes (K-Tapes) on the market. A common misconception is that all tapes ‘are about the same’. Clinicians have...
Ever have a patient experience a decrease in discomfort* and improved range of motion after their last adjustment but the muscles tightened and range of motion diminished shortly after? Then you treat them again and the same cycle happens over and over again? The...
If you have ever treated runners, having them stop or modify activity during rehabilitation is nearly impossible. As someone who specializes in the treatment of endurance athletes, I am always looking for an edge to return them to activity as soon as possible....
Kinesiology tape (K-tape) is gaining popularity with healthcare providers, patients, and athletes. I have used K-tape for more than 10 years, but it wasn’t until the 2008 summer Olympics that my patients started requesting that I use K-tape as a treatment modality. As...
I was at lunch the other day with my medical biller. I am not her only client and she has a long list of specialties that she serves. I found out over salads that she has been suffering with lower back discomfort* for two to three years. When she asked for my opinion,...
