Parker University Chooses ROCKTAPE for Custom-Branded Kinesiology Tape

Dec. 5, 2011 - PRLog -- RockTape, a leading provider of sports medicine products, today announced the company has been selected by Parker University, an international leader in health education and chiropractic wellness care, to produce Parker University’s custom-branded kinesiology tape to be used at the upcoming Dallas White Rock Marathon.

“We have nearly 1000 students from all over the United States, Canada, and 22 countries attending classes at Parker University. Our students learn a wide range of techniques throughout their time at Parker University, and kinesiology taping is an integral part of the program. We are excited about the opportunity to participate in the Dallas White Rock Marathon and welcome our Rocktape partner to be a part of this special event. ,” said Fabrizio Mancini, President of Parker University.

Parker Seminars is also recognized as the largest chiropractic seminar provider in the world, hosting industry-leading educational seminars for chiropractic professionals. The world-renowned Parker University Research Institute has developed one of the strongest research programs within the chiropractic profession and collaborates with some of the top universities in the world.

“Parker University is recognized worldwide for academic excellence, leadership and innovation,” said Greg van den Dries, CEO of RockTape. “Rocktape produces custom tape for many clinics throughout the world, and we are very proud that Parker has invited us to be a part of their team.

The Dallas White Rock Marathon is an annual event held each December for over 20,000 running enthusiasts. Parker University and Rocktape are proud sponsors of the event and look forward to providing race-day services to the participants.

RockTape is a therapeutic elastic kinesiology tape designed to treat a wide variety of injuries and biomechanical issues. It is used by chiropractors and physical therapists worldwide. The latex-free tape is made of organic cotton and a water-resistant adhesive and comes in over 40 different styles and colors. Instructional videos and information about "PowerTaping" techniques can be viewed at www.rocktape.com.

About Parker University
Dallas-based Parker University, formerly known as Parker College of Chiropractic, is one of the world’s leading educators of health care professionals. Founded in 1982, this private, nonprofit, educational institution prepares men and women to become doctors of chiropractic. In addition, Parker University awards additional wellness-focused degrees including a Bachelor of Science with a major in Anatomy and a Bachelor of Science with a major in Health and Wellness, massage therapy certificates, and continuing education specializations and certifications. Parker University also includes Parker Research Institute, which provides sound, scientific evidence supporting health and wellness; three chiropractic wellness clinics in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex; Parker Seminars, the largest chiropractic seminar organization in the world, and Parker SHARE Products that provide innovative, high quality products, and current information on chiropractic wellness. For additional information about Parker University, visit the website at www.parker.edu.

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RockTape is an international company headquartered in Los Gatos, California, with offices in Australia, United Kingdom and Mexico. The company product offerings include RockTape, Fascial Movement Taping, pHast Legs and RockSauce, which are used by over 6,000 medical professionals to treat common sports injuries and by leading competitive athletes to enhance sports performance.