What does Kinesio® Taping do?
The Kinesio Taping Method is a rehabilitative taping technique that is designed to help the body’s natural healing process while providing support and stability to muscles and joints without restricting the body’s range of motion. As well as providing extended benefits beyond the therapy administered within the clinical setting.
The taping method is applied over muscles to reduce pain and inflammation, relax overused or tired muscles, and support muscles in movement on a 24-hour-a-day basis. Kinesio tape is used to treat anything from headaches to foot problems and everything in-between.
Examples include rehabilitation and preventative care for:
- Sports injuries
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Neck and lower back strain/pain
- Pregnancy (prevention of pre-term labor and cramping, back pain, leg swelling)
- Knee and shoulder conditions
- Plantar Fasciitis
- And many more.
Is it the tape or the technique that gives such great results?
Without a doubt, the technique is the most important aspect in achieving the greatest therapeutic results. But the full benefits of the Kinesio® Taping Method were not possible until Kinesio® Tex Tape was developed. The Kinesio® Taping Method requires a tape that is patient and skin-friendly, possesses optimum elastic qualities, is the same thickness as the skin, and is durable enough to stay on for multiple days, even through sweating and showers.