The Role of Emollient Cream in Therapy Clinicians know the right emollient cream can make or break a treatment session. Whether it’s used for IASTM, cupping, or manual therapy, emollient...

Where “HawkGrips” Really Came From If you’ve ever wondered why our brand is called HawkGrips, here’s the story that started it all. HawkGrips is a name people know, recognize, and...

IASTM Explained Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) is a skilled manual therapy technique used to detect and treat soft tissue restrictions. Often called muscle scraping, it’s performed with specialized...

Building the Future of IASTM Education on Campus What does the future of IASTM education look like? In 2025, we’ve seen it firsthand… students across the country rolling up their...

What Makes a Great Topical for Manual Therapy? In clinical rehab settings, the right topical can make or break a treatment session. Whether you’re performing instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM),...

Cupping therapy has been gaining popularity in recent years, popping up everywhere from physical therapy clinics to wellness studios to Olympic athletes’ recovery routines. But what is cupping therapy, exactly,...