Kinesio Tape On Joints

Taping joints with Kinesio Tape is different than traditional taping of joints. With Kinesio Tape, there is no restriction of movement and Kinesio taping of joints doesn’t interfere with circulation.

Trained Kinesio practitioners can most accurately and efficiently tape joints in a way to maximize the benefits of Kinesio Tape. Though Kinesio Tape may be new to many, it has been around for about 35 years. At the beginning, the following were the main users of Kinesio Tape:

• Orthopedists
• Chiropractors
• Acupuncturists

There were other health care professionals that saw the benefits of Kinesio Tape and introduced their patients to this alternative. Word spread quickly after the Japanese Olympic Volleyball team used Kinesio tape.

Wrapping joints with Kinesio Tape gives the joints the support that traditional taping gives but without interfering with circulation so there isn’t the undesirable side affect of edema. The joints are provided the support they need to enhance performance and prevent injury without restricting the range of motion of the joint. It is these benefits that have drawn athletes to trained Kinesio practitioners.

The joints that can benefit from Kinesio Taping include the following:

• Ankle joints
• Wrist joints
• Knee joints
• Shoulder joints

Previously, wrapped joints needed to be unwrapped when the training, practice, or competition was over. This was necessary to prevent edema and for skin health. Kinesio tape not only allows the skin to breath, but it can be worn in the shower, even allowing the skin underneath to become clean. Once a joint is taped with Kinesio Tape, it often can remain taped for 3-5 days. It can stay on during showers, multiple workouts, and competitions. The adhesive on the tape is unique. It is long lasting without causing skin irritation on most users of Kinesio tape.

Taping a joint with Kinesio Tape, not only saves money on tape, it also saves time. No longer is it necessary to spend time daily wrapping and unwrapping a joint with tape. Using Kinesio Tape on joints is also cost efficient because there aren’t layers of tape used. Though taping of muscles and joints may overlap, it is a single layer of tape that is used.

Taping joints with Kinesio tape encourages the natural healing process. This reduces the need for medication. Kinesio Tape and its use stems from the science of Kinesiology. The muscles around the joints and throughout the body aren’t just responsible for movement and strength. Muscles also affect the following functions in the body:

• Blood circulation
• Lymph node function
• Body temperature

Taping of joints with Kinesio Tape can reduce pain, lesson inflammation, relax muscles, support joint, and much more. It is easy to see why Kinesio Tape is becoming more widely used not only in the US, but also internationally among athletes. There is also an increasing number of certified and trained Kinesio Taping Practitioners available in increasing number of locations.

Kinesio Tape is becoming the tape of choice for those who are choosing the Kinesio method of joint taping. It comes in a variety of sizes and colors. Imposter tapes don’t provide the same results as Kinesio Tape even when used the same way as Kinesio Tape and should be avoided.

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Taping is not new to sports, but since the 2008 Olympics, Kinesio Taping has gained attention. Kinesio Tape has been around for over 35 years and has been used by various medical professionals including chiropractors, orthopedists, and acupuncturists. Kinesio Tape is used differently that traditional taping for sports.

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