Kinesio taping is an effective form of continuous care that helps eliminate stresses and strains. The hypoallergenic tape is made of 100{c7f6b36a16466eb13b4f5c7e59122346a25466828cc29c9d51ed9940ac31fe67} acrylic glue and is safe to use. Kinesio taping was founded in 1973 by Japaneses Chiropractor Dr Kenzo Kase. Kinesio taping is not exclusive to sports athletes. In fact, kinesio taping is widely used by a variety of patients as the tape is designed to reduce discomfort stemming from a wide-range of reasons. The tape works to improve structural positioning (including posture), neurological improvement, and improves microcirculatory flow. In addition, the tape is used to reduce inflammation due to injuries and discomfort which allows the body to recover promptly.
Kinesio Therapeutic Taping
These are some of the conditions where Kinesio Taping can be helpful: Can Kinesio Tape be used alongside other treatments? Yes! Kinesio tape is often applied at the end of a massage, osteopathic or physiotherapy treatment. This will often boost the therapeutic effectiveness of both the treatment and the tape. Can I still participate in sports, shower or swim while I have the tape on? Yes! Kinesio tape should stay on for 3-5 days. You can swim, shower and unless instructed you can continue your participation in sporting activities. A. When using Kinesio tape, there are 6 corrective application techniques. These can be used in isolation or in combination: Used to correct the position of a joint or bone. Used when trying to create fascia to align in the correct position. Used to create more space directly above the area of pain, inflammation swelling or oedema. The increased space created reduces pressure by lifting the skin away from the injured site. Used to create increased stimulation over the ligament or tendon. This results in increased stimulation of the receptors which respond to mechanical pressure. Used to assist in sensory stimulation to either reduce or increase motion. Used to create areas of increased and decreased pressure under the Kinesio tape. The effect is to direct the waste products to the nearest lymph duct, this is an effective way to reduce inflammation and swelling after injury/surgery.
What Health Conditions can Kinesio Taping be applied to?
Kinesio tape can help:
How is Kinesio tape used?
Mechanical Correction
Mechanical Correction
Fascia Correction
Fascia Correction
Space Correction
Space Correction
Ligament / Tendon Correction
Ligament / Tendon Correction
Functional Correction
Functional Correction
Lymphatic Correction
Lymphatic Correction
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