Backed by 30 Years of R&D
See the Science
At RocknSport, we believe understanding the body is the first step to taking care of it. To that end, we’re rolling back the curtain on 30 years of research and product evolution, to help you feel equipped and empowered to take care of your fingers.
Research
Dr. Warme was one of the research subjects and the principal investigator in a study looking at the effectiveness of the SPOrt for approximately 20 rock climbers with A2 pulley injuries.
A properly applied SPOrt held their pulleys in a 47% more anatomic (normal) position, and reduced the participants discomfort. Read the study.
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Or check out a case study of a Grade III A2 pulley sprain and treatment with the S.P.Ort, resulting in a 56% improvement of pulley position!
Debunking Tape
Tape Alone Isn't Enough
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Circumferential taping does not increase force required to rupture pulleys, see study.
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Tape alone provides little benefit, see study.
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H-taping is minimally effective, see study.
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It stretches with use, must be reapplied often.​
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Further testing was not able to show a significant effect with H-taping, see study.
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The reason tape alone will never work to support an internal ligamentous structure, or a pulley is that tape cannot hold its shape and will change from a ring to an oval immediately when stressed.
The S.P.Ort provides the rigidity needed to protect the pulley!
Pulley Rehab Protocol
Facts about Pulley Healing
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Resolution of finger pain is not a reliable indicator of pulley healing.
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Pulley injuries are common in climbers and take time to heal.
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Pulley injuries need an external splint to heal properly.
The RocknSPOrt Protocol is scientifically-based and conservative, with the goal of anatomic healing of the pulley and returning you to top form!
The Climbing Doc
Dr. Winston Warme is passionate about climbing and taking care of people as an orthopedic surgeon. He seeks to help others expeditiously return to top form and pursue the activities they enjoy.
Climbing since 1973, Dr. Warme personally understands the passion and strains of this sport! Sustaining a torn finger pulley led him on a journey to develop the S.P.Ort – a custom pulley splint – so he could keep climbing (and operating). Read more about the evolution of the S.P.Ort.
