Kinesiology tape
What it is
Kinesiology tape is a thin, stretchy, elastic cotton strip with an acrylic adhesive. Therapeutic kinesiology tape that can benefit a wide variety of musculoskeletal and sports injuries, plus inflammatory conditions.
Kinesiology tape acts as another layer of skin. This helps to raise our own ever so slightly, which in turns allows better circulation to the injured area. This helps to reduce swelling and/or pain and speed up recovery time.
It is great for all skin as it is hypoallergenic, waterproof and sweat proof. It can help provide extra support without actually restricting range of movement
Uses of Kinesiology tape
For Rehab – Many times athletes experience that after a competitive event their body is exhausted or broken, or it may be that a non-competitive athlete has over-trained, but in either case rehab is needed. Manual manipulation is important to rehabilitation.
Facilitation – This can be used to help improve muscular firing and contraction patterns. It can lead to normalised muscular tone and can also help improve athletic performance
For Pain – Can be used to help decrease pain and muscle spasm that may occur after injury. A lot of people tend to have lower back pain. After manual manipulation, K-tape can be placed on the affected area (using a different method or style of taping depending on the area) to decrease pain and discomfort.
Swelling Management – If you have suffered an injury where there is increased swelling, kinesiology tape may help to decrease the swelling by reducing the pressure between the skin and underlying tissues. This provides a pathway for excess fluids that have accumulated since your injury to travel through.
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