Kinesio Taping...
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Kinesio Taping is a greatly effective therapy as it has the ability to relax overused and overextended muscles, as well as rehabilitating muscular injuries. It can also be used to reduce the inflammation or the swelling by not blocking or hindering circulation, hence reducing pain.
Kinesio Taping was invented in Japan in the 1970s. Today Kinesio tapes are used by Physio’s, medical practitioners and athletes in Japan, the United States, Europe, South America, Australia, and Asia. The method of Kinesio taping relies just as much on the technique of it's application as it does on the properties of the tape itself. |
Kinesio tape comes in different colours, depending on what effect is needed for each individual. The tape is not rigid like strapping tape, it’s flexible, comfortable and functional, allowing and encouraging full range of movement. The wave pattern found on the tape's adhesive has a lifting effect on the skin which can reduce swelling and inflammation by improving circulation and reduce pain by taking pressure off pain receptors.
The Therapist uses the tape over and around muscles in order to assist and give support or to prevent over-contraction. It is applied with a stretch to the tape or to the target area in order to create space under the skin and create the desired effect on the musculature. This affect causes changes in deeper layers of fascia by manipulating the skin and muscle, creating space underneath the skin to improve circulation and lymphatic drainage.
By utilizing a number of corrective techniques, the Therapist can promote correct muscle and joint function, as well as pain relief by targeting the pain and the source of the pain.
Kinesio Taping is suitable for everyone. Kinesio tape is hypoallergenic, latex free and the adhesive compound is designed for sensitive skin. The tape works well on all ages from children to the elderly. Whether the injury is related to sport, work or poor posture Kinesio Tape is an ideal treatment option to get you back to exercise, training , sport and general day-to-day activities faster and more effectively.
Application of the tape comes with a full assessment of your posture and biomechanics to see the source of the problem, then applying the tape for instant effect and incorporating specific exercises for maximum rehabilitation results.
The Therapist uses the tape over and around muscles in order to assist and give support or to prevent over-contraction. It is applied with a stretch to the tape or to the target area in order to create space under the skin and create the desired effect on the musculature. This affect causes changes in deeper layers of fascia by manipulating the skin and muscle, creating space underneath the skin to improve circulation and lymphatic drainage.
By utilizing a number of corrective techniques, the Therapist can promote correct muscle and joint function, as well as pain relief by targeting the pain and the source of the pain.
Kinesio Taping is suitable for everyone. Kinesio tape is hypoallergenic, latex free and the adhesive compound is designed for sensitive skin. The tape works well on all ages from children to the elderly. Whether the injury is related to sport, work or poor posture Kinesio Tape is an ideal treatment option to get you back to exercise, training , sport and general day-to-day activities faster and more effectively.
Application of the tape comes with a full assessment of your posture and biomechanics to see the source of the problem, then applying the tape for instant effect and incorporating specific exercises for maximum rehabilitation results.
