Kinesiotape

WHAT IS KINESIOTAPE?

Kinesiotape is a high quallity specialty tape that has the same amount of flexibility as human skin. In the hands of an experienced practitioner, kinesiotape can provide faster healing and relief of pain.

Kinesiotape Benefits

Kinesiotape can:

• re-educate the neuromuscular system (nerves and muscles)
• reduce pain
• promote enhanced circulation and reduce inflammation
• relax and support muscles and joints in movements for 24 hrs/day
• correct muscle function
• speed healing
• support or reposition subluxated joints
• enhance performance
• prevent injury or re-injury

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Who can benefit from Kinesiotape?

Kinesiotape has been used by athletes from weekend warrior to professional athletes. It is extensively used by players in the NFL, NBA and Major League Baseball as well as world class swimmers, runners and cyclists. When you've been watching the Olympics or professional basketball games and have seen the tape on necks, knees, shoulders, etc, you have probably asked yourself- "What's that?" That is kinesiotape.

Kinesiotape can be used for muscle spasms, sprains, strains and joint instability and joint rehabilitation as well.

More people are recognizing and utilizing kinesiotape since it has been featured in stories on NBC and MSNBC and print publications such as Sports Illustrated, Men’s Health, Popular Science and Runner’s World.

Serena Williams knee kinesiotaping

David Beckham back/side muscle kinesiotaping

Tennesee Vols-J.P Prince shoulder kinesiotaping

Arizona Cardinals-Edgerrin James arm kinesiotaping

 What conditions can benefit from Kinesiotape?

Kinesiotape can be used for muscle spasms, sprains, strains and joint instability and joint rehabilitation as well. It has a wide range of application from headaches, shoulder pain, elbow pain, wrist pain, hip pain, knee pain, ankle painand foot pain as well as repetitive overuse syndromes such as tendinitis, tendinopathy, carpal tunnel syndrome. Whiplash, cervical sprain/strain and rotator cuff injuries and shoulder syndromes such as impingement can also benefit from application of Kinesiotape.

  Can Kinesiotape be used on children?

Yes. In fact supporting joints and muscles in children who have injuries or who are participating in athletic events is critically important so that healing is complete and future problems are avoided.

  Does Kinesiotape contain latex?

No. Kinesiotape is latex free and very hypoallergenic.