I decided that before I put up my running shoes for good that I would try some KT tape and see in that would help. The experiences that I have had with KT (kinesiology) tape has been very good. I found that the KT company says that the tape will last 2-3 days on knees, but it doesn’t fall off after that amount of time. This saved me time from rounding the edges myself and when I’m in the clinic, any seconds saved adds up. I really believe that rounding the edges of the tape, shaving and applying a skin prep wipe prior to application make a huge difference with longevity! Don’t get us wrong- there’s a difference between durability and worth. The KT tape can get pretty expensive so it might be worth saving a few bucks if you guys think the off-brands are pretty comparable. Since Dr. Kase released his tape to the market, countless competitors have cropped up, looking to get a slice of the pie. Beyond their ranks, practitioners of sports medicine and chiropractors around the world have begun to use kinesiology tape as a Go Tape 16 Foot Rolls with 20 Precut Strips Theratape-to material for the vast majority of sports related injuries.
It is not pre-cut, but available in rolls so that you may use it as per your own convenience. Now that I had taken a brake for ruffly eight months, I was confused that my knees were already hurting again after about six miles over five days and started thinking that I may never be able to pick up running as a hobby. The earliest press release that I can find is in May and June 2009. Oct 24, 2009, Mary Sheddon of The Tamba Tribune reports that KT Tape helps with foot pains and shin splints. Kinesiology tape that was designed for those with sensitive or fragile skin,like infants or seniors. Typically athletic tape or strapping tape would be used, she explains, but kinesiology tape’s stretch allows more freedom of movement, which can be better for some athletes. Yes, some studies support its use, but Malek notes that other studies have shown similar effects from a placebo tape. The critics credit any success to the placebo effect because of the lack of scientific evidence. Muscle pains are generally caused by lack of circulation of body fluids.
The kinesio tape doesn’t limit the range of motion of the injured body part and is extremely comfortable to wear. While KT tape is used to help athletes, it’s not the same thing as athletic tape. It allows controlled movement of the injured area while preventing stretching and pulling it. We are a movement company. It offers 160% stretch, thereby providing full movement. When applied to any part of the body undergoing fatigue, the tapes create relief immediately .So other than supporting weak muscles recovering from injuries, or healing injured muscles, Kinesiologie Tape seems to be providing solutions to many bodily function problems. Marko says that the technical way to use KT tape is to apply it with the intention of “turning on” or “turning off” muscles, to activate them, or to encourage your body to rely on other muscles instead. Theoretically, KT tape is applied to the skin directly over the targeted muscle group, using more or less tension. As long as the tape is applied correctly and the applicator has some practice with applying athletic tape I beleive that the tape will help a person out who has small muscle and joint problems.
The site said that you didn’t need to because the tape will contact better to short hair rather then having no hair at all. After the rest of the day including four hours of walking on concrete at work, my left knee felt a lot better then it did at the beginning of the day. After I waited the recommended 30 minutes before activity I started walking around. My opinion of the tape started to change when I noticed a significant number of cyclist using it on their calves and quads during the Waterloo, WI Centurion ride/race. Kinesiology tape can be used on sore or injured muscles. Can be compared with applying a “Band-aid”. All in all, the price is very low when compared to the value that you are getting. I have been having some issues with my hip subluxing quite a bit and getting quite painful. While having fun with the sport, the veracity of getting injured can occur instantly. While the preventative benefits include muscular support, protective coverage, and reduced muscular fatigue. However, although the research into what exactly Kinesiology tapes can and can’t do is not particularly thorough, its increased popularity in thousands of athletes and regular people worldwide is almost enough to prove to some extent that it has several benefits.
