WHAT IS KINESIO TAPING?
Kinesiology taping (KT) is a therapeutic tool that has become increasingly popular within the sporting world but also with day-to-day activities. Kinesio taping is used for the prevention and treatment of injuries.
Research has shown that Kinesio taping benefits include:
- proprioceptive facilitation;
- pain inhibition;
- improved healing;
- decreased muscle fatigue;
- muscle facilitation;
- reduced edema and improved lymphatic drainage and blood flow.
The Benefits of Kinesio Taping for patients include, but are not limited to:
Muscle Support
Your muscle strength may be assisted by kinesio tape via physical assistance and tactile feedback through the skin. This phenomenon may assist both the able bodied athlete to enhance their performance and hypotonic (eg. children) with low muscle tone.
Swelling Reduction
Kinesio tape provides a passive lift to your skin via its elastic properties. This vacuum effect allows your lymphatic and venous drainage systems, and swollen/bruised tissues to drain quicker than without the kinesio tape.
It is also thought that this same principle can assist the removal of exercise byproducts like lactic acid that may contribute to post-exercise soreness (eg. delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS)).
How long will Kinesio Tape last?
Kinesio Tape will usually last a few days. It is recommended to remove the tape after 5 days. The length of time a tape lasts depends on the location of where it was applied. For instance, taping of the back will generally last longer than taping of a wrist or knee joint. It is also waterproof and can be worn while bathing, swimming, or engaging in your sporting activities.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Who can provide Kinesio Taping?
During your initial appointment with one of our regulated healthcare providers at The Clinic Health Group, a comprehensive assessment will be conducted which will help us determine if Kinesio Taping is right for you.
How can Kinesio Taping help me?
Kinesio taping is used in the rehabilitation and prevention of injury, to reduce pain and inflammation and to improve circulation. Often, taping is used in conjunction with massage therapy, acupuncture, chiropractic, or physiotherapy.
Is there a difference between the colours of tape?
No. The colours are a personal choice. The adhesive for the tape is the same strength for all colours.