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WHAT IS ROCKFLOSS? WHEN SHOULD I USE ROCKFLOSS?

RockFloss is a new, reusable mobility tool that can RockFloss can be used before or after training, or as
help you move better and with less pain. RockFloss is part of a rehabilitation program. If you are currently
a simple, latex, elastic band that fits easily in your being seen by a medical professional, you should talk
gym bag or backpack. It’s easy, convenient and to your medical professional about using RockFloss.
reusable.
Need someone to help you move? Find a medical
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WHY SHOULD I USE ROCKFLOSS? HOW SHOULD I USE ROCKFLOSS?


RockFloss uses the science of compression and You can use RockFloss on almost any part of the
fascial shearing to help ‘unstick’ muscles and joints so body; the only limitation is the size of the body part
they move better and with less pain. RockFloss can: you intend to treat. Shoulders, knees, wrists, elbows,
hips and ankles are all great target areas. You should
• Improve mobility never use RockFloss on your head or neck.
PREPARE TO PERFORM • Reduce inflammation
Use RockFloss before training or • Prepare muscles and joints to help you perform Simply follow the enclosed instructions to target the
competition. Get muscles and and move better problem area or watch instructional videos at
joints ready for maximum speed,
strength and agility. • Decrease muscle and joint pain rocktape.com

Consult a physician before using RockFloss. Do not use if you have a history of skin diseases, varicose veins (varicosis), vein inflammation (phlebitis), thrombosis, tumors, diabetes,
fractures, open wounds, pathological neoplasms, cardiac insufficiency stage C and D, chronic inflammatory processes, latex allergy, lymphedema or intake of blood thinners or
high-dose corticosteroids. Never tighten to completely stop blood flow. Always inspect the RockFloss band prior to use, as damaged bands may snap and cause injury.
5 6
Move
2 4 For additional
3 Finish by
Joint/Muscle
through range of
benefit use with
RockTape
1
Wrap with 50% Continue wrapping tucking in motion for no
overlap of target area while adding
Always wrap the end longer than 2
previous loop tension (up to 50%) to
toward the heart minutes
tolerance

3 3
2 Non-Weight-Beari 2 Non-Weight-Beari
Wrap toward ng Movement, flex
4 1
Wrap toward ng Movement, flex
the heart toes towards shin,
Weight-Bearing
the heart toes towards shin, 4
then push away (1 Start below then push away (1 Weight-Bearing
Movement, e.g. the calf
min) min) Movement, e.g.
perform calf
perform calf
1 raises (1 min)
raises (1 min)
Start on top
of foot

2
Wrap 3
Non-Weight-Bearing
toward
Movement, pull heel 4 1 2 4
1
the
heart toward glute, then Weight-Bearing
Start below
Wrap toward
3 Weight-Bearing
extend straight (1 the thigh Non-Weight-Bearing
Start below Movement, e.g. the heart Movement, e.g.
the knee min) Movement, pull heel
perform an air perform an air
joint toward glute, then
squat (1 min) squat (1 min)
extend straight (1 min)

2 4 3 4
Wrap Weight-Bearing Non-Weight-Bea Weight-Bearing
toward Movement, e.g. 2 ring Movement, Movement, e.g.
the heart perform a push-up Wrap toward flex arm toward perform a push-up
(1 min) the heart shoulder, then (1 min)
3 extend straight
(1 min)
Non-Weight-Beari
1 ng Movement, 1
Start at the raise over head, Start below
upper arm then lower (1 min) the elbow

3 4
2 Weight-Bearing 1
Wrap toward Non-Weight-Bearing Wrap upper
Movement, e.g.
the heart Movement, raise fingers part of your
perform a push-up
up palm forward, then arm or leg
flex fingers down (1 min)
(1 min)
(tightness of 3
7 out of 10) 2 Move your arm
4
Should not or leg with light
1 feel any to moderate
Perform 3 sets of 20
Start in the reps (or to max
numbness or resistance (30%
palm effort) / 30 seconds
tingling of max)
rest periods

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