Dr. Monte Beardin, DScPT leads Geeked Rehab with a mission to bring clinic-grade Physical Therapy techniques into your home. He holds a B.S. in Sports Injury Management from UNLV, an M.S. in Physical Therapy from New York Medical College, and a Doctorate of Science in Physical Therapy from Andrews University — with advanced certification in Manual Therapy.
Dr. Monte is also certified in Mulligan Concept, Dry Needling, and Kinesio Taping, making him one of the most credentialed kinesiology taping educators in the field.
Through Geeked Rehab, he translates PT clinic techniques into practical, easy-to-follow guidance anyone can implement at home. Here are some of the most common injuries you may experience with an active lifestyle and the kinesiology taping techniques Dr. Monte recommends for each condition:
An ankle sprain is one of the most common injuries that can happen to people, no matter the age. This injury happens when the foot twists too much. This results in the ligament or cartilage in the ankle getting stretched or torn.
If you want to know about this injury and the kinesiology taping protocol recommended by Geeked Rehab, you can check everything there is to know about ankle sprain in this article.
Tennis elbow, also known as lateral epicondylitis, is commonly caused by repetitive gripping motions that use the thumb and the first two fingers.
Learn more about tennis elbow from the Tape Geeks blog and learn the kinesiology taping protocol for it.
Plantar Fasciitis happens when the plantar fascia (the band of connective tissue that runs along the sole) becomes irritated. Its common cause is overuse associated with activities like walking or running. Read more about plantar fasciitis here.
There are different causes of patella or knee pain. Learn the different injuries that may occur in the knee area and the taping protocol that you can apply to alleviate the discomfort. Learn more about patellar pain here.
The IT (iliotibial) band is a long piece of tissue that facilitates hip movement. It spans from the hip to the knee and shin bone. Pain in this area is usually felt by athletes if they don't rest enough after an activity or if they've pushed themselves too far and too long.
Read more about IT band pain and its kinesiology taping protocol in our blog.
Shoulder impingement or rotator cuff tendinitis is commonly caused by poor posture and pain and swelling when the edge of the shoulder blades rub against the rotator cuff. If you're experiencing this condition, learn more about shoulder impingement and the kinesiology taping protocol to help alleviate the discomfort.
The acromioclavicular or AC joint is where the collarbone and the scapula meet. The sprain happens when the two separate from each other. Learn more about AC Joint sprain, its causes, symptoms, and treatment in our blog.
Chris Kalisz is no stranger to pain. Being a wrestler and a health and fitness professional, he is both used to experiencing aches and pains as well as providing relief for them.
He's been part of the wrestling arena for 12 years and is working as a Corrective Exercise/ Movement Therapist and Neuromyofascial Specialist. He focuses on holistic pain management solutions. It includes corrective and functional movement mechanics, nervous system and fascial system-based therapies (SRT), and energy/emotional techniques.
With kinesiology tape being a staple tool for his trade, he wants nothing but the best out there. Chris trusts Tape Geeks for all his taping needs. Here are some more taping protocols that you can try for different injuries and conditions.
Common among runners, hikers, weightlifters, and people who are generally always on their feet, their calves can take a beating. In this video, learn the kinesiology taping protocol that can help relieve some of the tension in the calves.
In this taping protocol for chronic headaches, chronic migraines, and tension at the base of the skull, learn how to alleviate discomfort by pulling it away from the neck and back down.
In this kin taping protocol, Chris demonstrates how to alleviate discomfort when experiencing Golfer's elbow.
This patellar taping technique is designed to relax the pull in the quads and guide the tissue towards the kneecap.
Using this kin taping protocol, alleviate some of the chronic pull that may be causing the elbow tendinitis.
Learn a basic taping technique for anchoring and support for an AC joint sprain.
The acromioclavicular or AC joint is where the collarbone and the scapula meet. The sprain happens when the two separate from each other. Learn more about AC Joint sprain, its causes, symptoms, and treatment in our blog.
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