If you’ve watched a volleyball game or competitive bicycle race, you’ve probably seen it: strips of colorful tape splayed in patterns across shoulders, knees, backs, and abs. That’s kinesiology tape: a therapeutic tape that’s applied strategically to the body to provide support, lessen pain, reduce swelling, and improve performance.
Kinesio tape with a proprietary blend of cotton and nylon. Its designed to mimic the skins elasticity so you can use your full range of motion. The tapes medical-grade adhesive is also water-resistant and strong enough to stay on for three to five days, even while you work out or take showers. When the tape is applied to your boxy, it recoils slightly, gently lifting your skin. It is believed that this helps to create a microscopic space between your skin and the tissues underneath it.
- Treating injuries
- Sporting weak zones
- Re-educating muscles
- Enhancing performance
- Managing scars