Can Kinesio Tape Prevent Sports Injuries?
This is where I like to be very honest with my patients. No tape can guarantee that you won’t get injured. Sports injuries are influenced by many factors, including training load, strength, mobility, technique, recovery and previous injuries. Kinesio tape may be useful in certain situations, but it shouldn’t replace good training habits, appropriate rehabilitation […]
Why Does My Kinesio Tape Look Different to Someone Else’s?
Because the tape should be applied for you, not copied from a photograph on the internet. The direction, position and amount of stretch used when applying kinesio tape may vary depending on the area being treated and the reason I’m using it. Two people with discomfort around the same joint may have completely different contributing […]
Do I Have to Keep Using Kinesio Tape?
No. In most cases, I don’t want you to feel that you can’t exercise or move comfortably unless you’re wearing tape. Kinesio taping may be a useful part of your treatment or rehabilitation at a particular stage, but our longer-term goal is to help your body move confidently and function well. As your movement, strength […]
How Does Kinesio Tape Work?
Kinesio tape is interesting because it doesn’t physically hold your body in one fixed position. Instead, the elastic tape moves with your skin and body as you go about your day. This provides ongoing sensory feedback from the taped area and may help support movement awareness. The way I apply the tape depends on what […]
What Can Kinesio Taping Help With?
I may consider kinesio taping for certain muscle, joint or sports-related problems where additional support or movement feedback could be helpful. It’s commonly seen around areas such as the shoulder, knee, ankle, lower back and muscles of the legs. However, simply putting tape over a painful area doesn’t necessarily address the problem. Before using kinesio […]
Can Kinesio Taping Help with Sports Injuries?
It may be useful as part of the management of certain sports injuries. When you’re returning to training after an injury, it’s quite normal to feel a little unsure about the affected area. Sometimes the tape provides additional sensory feedback and awareness while you’re moving. I may use kinesio taping alongside chiropractic treatment, soft tissue […]
Is Kinesio Tape the Same as Sports Tape?
No, they’re quite different. Traditional sports tape is usually more rigid and may be used to restrict or limit movement around a joint. Kinesio tape is elastic and designed to move with your body. You’ll often notice that you can still bend, stretch and move relatively normally while wearing it. The type of tape I […]
How Long Can I Wear Kinesio Tape?
Kinesio tape is designed to stay on the skin for more than just a few hours and may remain in place for several days if your skin is comfortable and the tape is holding well. You can usually continue with many of your normal daily activities while wearing it. I’ll explain how long I’d like […]
Can I Shower with Kinesio Tape On?
In many cases, yes. Kinesio tape is generally designed to cope with normal daily activities, including showering. After getting it wet, gently pat the area dry rather than rubbing the tape vigorously with a towel. You may notice the edges beginning to lift over time, particularly if you’re exercising regularly or swimming. If the tape […]
What Is Kinesio Taping?
You’ve probably seen athletes wearing brightly coloured strips of tape across their shoulders, knees or legs and wondered what it’s actually doing. Kinesio taping is a technique that uses flexible, elastic tape applied directly to the skin. Unlike traditional rigid sports tape, it’s designed to move with your body rather than completely restrict movement. Depending […]