Decompress tissue and provide support and stability to joints and muscles without impeding the range of movement or circulation using a kinesiology tape that’s strong, breathable and comfortable to wear.
Kinesiology is defined as ‘the study of the mechanics of body movements.’ Kinesiology tape, sometimes referred to as KT tape or K tape, is a highly effective sports tape that supports the body’s mechanisms to promote healing, improve performance and reduce pain symptoms without restricting movement when worn.
Sterotape-K is a kinesiology sports tape that creates tension over the skin’s surface when applied to alleviate pressure in body areas that need support, most often during physical activity and sports. Sports K tape is breathable and stretchy, flexing with body movements to allow for a normal range of motion.
Ideal for a range of sports injuries, k-taping is often utilised to treat tennis elbow, plantar fasciitis, shin splints, and a wide range of overuse injuries commonly reported by athletes. Using K tape reduces the pressure on the muscle tissue, thus reducing discomfort and pain and improving physical performance.
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Kinesiology sports tape is a stretchable cotton tape that adheres to the skin to provide sensory input into a body area to reduce tension in the layers of muscle and tissue beneath. Using K tape is supposed to mimic our skin’s natural elasticity allowing for natural flexing and a full range of motion.
When applied correctly, kinesiology tape recoils and shrinks in length slightly, gently lifting the skin. It is believed that this surface tension works to create a space between nerve receptors and the layers of fascia, muscle and connective tissues to reduce pressure and minimise discomfort and pain symptoms.
Most of the kinesiology tape products on the market are designed to be waterproof or water-resistant. Having a kinesiology sports tape that is water resistant means wearers can shower, bathe, and sweat without affecting the adhesion of the tape. Sterotape-K is a K tape that’s water resistant so that you can rely on it no matter your activity.
K-taping should complement a wider treatment plan provided by a trained medical professional, qualified sports therapist, or physiotherapist. Kinesiology tape is most effective when combined with treatments rather than as a standalone treatment.
For K-taping applications to be the most effective, the quality of the kinesiology tape is as important as the expertise and attention of the person applying it. Always seek professional advice when using sports k tape-you need to know what you’re doing to reap the benefits.
Before applying K tape, you should ensure the surface you’re working on is clean. Wipe the area with alcohol or a sanitising wipe to remove dirt and grit that could affect the quality of the K tape’s adhesion.
When removing kinesiology tape, make sure you do so slowly and cautiously. Push the skin away from the layer of tape rather than peel the fabric away from the skin. Removing kinesiology tape too quickly, like you would an adhesive plaster, for example, could risk damaging the skin and tissue underneath and could even leave a scar.
Taping and strapping with kinesiology tape helps to stabilise the plantar fascia, reducing the amount of movement the ligament does and giving it time to heal. Always seek medical advice before treating heel, foot, or other joint pain using k taping techniques.
Follow these steps to help reduce pain in the heel and foot:
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So, now you understand the many benefits and functions of kinesiology tape, you might be wondering, ‘where can I buy K tape I can trust?’
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