NEWS RELEASE

The Canadian Kinesiology Alliance proudly announces a partnership with Implus LLC's brands " RockTape®".

OTTAWA, October 1st , 2019  -   The Canadian Kinesiology Alliance / Alliance Canadienne de Kinésiologie (CKA / ACK) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a partnership with Implus Footcare, LCC, an innovative provider of athletic, fitness, and outdoor accessory products ranging from footcare and seasonal accessories to fitness and recovery solutions.  The CKA / ACK encourages Kinesiologists to use Implus' brands “ RockTape®”, a global leader in sports medicine products and education, with kinesiology tape, powerful pain-relieving topicals, unique evidence-informed education seminars, mobility tools and joint support accessories. Implus/RockTape Canada will actively work with the CKA / ACK to grow awareness and adoption rates amongst the kinesiology practice.

“We’re incredibly excited to partner with the CKA said Stefano Scalia, head of marketing for RockTape North
America. “RockTape’s products help athletes move more, better and with less pain. We are equipped and
eager to support the demands of Kinesiologists all over Canada in all of their needs for the best in sports
medicine.”

"Kinesiologists understand that having good equipment to provide good care, says Hardip Jhaj, President of the Canadian Alliance for Kinesiology, so we stay tuned for the latest and most innovative research to to provide our clients with the most innovative care to continue to exercise effectively and efficiently. "

RockTape, the official tape for kinesology. RockTape offers Movements solutions to over 50 000 professionals Worldwide. Help people move more and move better with RockTape! RockTape is a global leader in sports medicine products and education, RockTape helps patients and athletes “go stronger, longer®” with the world's best kinesiology tape, powerful pain-relieving topicals, unique evidence-informed education seminars, mobility tools, IASTM tools and joint support accessories.

Functional Movement Techniques (FMT) Certification courses are led by industry leading experts in movement assessment and therapy. FMT courses present a revolutionary way of thinking about how we move and how we injure. They integrate innovative mobility and stability strategies, along with a movement-based; practical kinesiology taping framework – to deliver RESULTS.

Kinesiologists are invited to UNLOCK YOUR MEDICAL PRICING and get up to 50% off + exclusive benefits. We’ve worked hard to earn the trust of practitioners across the globe. We hope you join the thousands of others who’ve chosen RockTape.

All CKA members receive a 20% off on all FMT Certifications with code “CKAFMT20”.

About Implus LLC & RockTape Canada

Implus LLC is home to over 20 brands, an industry-leading consumer packaged goods company specializing in fitness, outdoor, sporting goods and footcare products. Implus LLC are in 8 locations across the globe and more than 20 brand products are distributed in more than 70 countries.

About the Canadian Kinesiology Alliance

Kinesiologists are human movement specialists. Kinesiologists specialize in different areas such as: health promotion, athletic training, rehabilitation, workplace health and safety, ergonomics, disability management, research and sports medicine. The Canadian Kinesiology Alliance / L’Alliance Canadienne de Kinésiologie (CKA / ACK) is a non-profit corporation that advocates and promotes the advancement of the profession of kinesiology in Canada. The CKA / ACK strives to be recognized as the unifying voice for the profession of kinesiology in Canada, and to have a positive impact on Canadians.

On a national level, the CKA / ACK represents seven provincial kinesiology associations (PKAs) that are member associations and over 4,000 affiliated Kinesiologists by developing progressive partnerships with other national organizations, providing support to effect positive change within government and public policy, and by promoting the science of Kinesiology. The CKA / ACK establishes and promotes the standards of the profession across Canada.

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For more information:

France A. Martin, m.b.a., Executive Director – CKA / ACK – 1-844-546-3746

Cynthia Pelletier​ Marketing Canada, Implus Canada, 1-800-387-9538 www.implus.com