THE USE OF A BRIGHTLY COLORED TAPE BY ATHLETES AND WEEKEND warriors is on the rise. Whether in the CrossFit box, on the tennis court, or as a desk jockey, kinesiology tape (kinesiotape) has been rapidly gaining popularity with athletes, patients, and physical...
I teach continuing education for chiropractors, athletic trainers, physical therapists, massage therapists, and other allied health care providers all over the world. When I am standing on my soapbox about the importance of home exercise, the common questions asked...
Have you ever been explaining something to a patient when, 20 seconds into your explanation, you see the “deer in the headlights” look? You just know the patient is hearing the teacher from Peanuts saying, “Whant whant . . . whant whant wha.” When I see this look, it...
CrossFit athletes are different from average weekend warriors. They are of all sizes, ages, and athletic back- grounds. They like to train for fitness and make it a lifestyle. Unlike those who work out in a big box gym, these athletes surround themselves with...
Kinesiology tape (K-tape) is gaining popularity with heathcare providers, patients, and athletes. As a sports chiropractor who is also an athletic trainer, I have been using different types of tapes for a variety of reasons. Standard taping is primarily used to lock a...
