Key Features
- Rocktape H2O has an enhanced adhesive that was initially developed for water polo where there is both grappling and water involved. Rocktape H2O is popular for:
- Podiatrists dealing with sweaty feet
- Practitioners in Northern Australia who are working with higher humidity in the summer months
- Elite swimmers who are spending lengthy periods in the water, and
- Profuse sweaters
- Rocktape can provide support and stability whilst allowing full range of movement
- Rocktape can delay fatigue, reduce the likelihood of injury and enhance recovery
- Rocktape is elastic and offers a more comfortable alternative for the patient or athlete
- Key benefits of using Rocktape:
- Assists to decrease pain
- Assists to reduce swelling and bruising
- Provides functional support while allowing full range of movement
- Water resistant - can be worn for up to 5 days
- of Rocktape:
- Stickier, hypoallergenic adhesive
- 180% stretch to allow full range of movement
- The properties of different colours and patterns are the same
How to Use
Unlike rigid tape, which many people find too stiff and restrictive, Rocktape is stretchy and is quickly becoming the preferred tape used by practitioners and athletes. Rocktape microscopically lifts the skin away from the muscle and fascia below, which decompresses the area and promotes blood flow. "RockTape is the world’s best kinesiology tape. It can be used to treat sports and non-sports injuries, including shin splints, plantar fasciitis, runner’s knee and back pain" rocktape.com.au
Material
- Hypoallergenic - no zinc oxide or latex
- 97% cotton, 3% Nylon 6/12, low moisture absorption
Dimensions
Each roll has 5 metres of Rocktape that is 5cm in width. Included is an instruction sheet for the most popular applications.
