Kinesiotaping: Not just for looks
Not Just for Good Looks…
Kinesio tape was designed to aid the body’s natural healing processes and decrease the risk of common injuries. It provides support and stability to soft tissues such as muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Also it allows the body a full range of motion and offering pain relief. Dr. Kenzo Kase, Chiropractor and acupuncturist, developed the Kinesio taping method in Japan in 1979. After seeing the immediate benefits of manual therapy (massage, chiropractic, and physical therapies) he realized that they were often temporary. Kinesio tape methods were developed to increase the duration of these beneficial manual therapy results.
How Does Kinesio Tape Work?
Made of 100% latex-free cotton or synthetic elastic fibers, Kinesio tape was created to mimic the wave-like patterns of fingerprints. The patterns create a lifting affect between the skin and blocked fascia to increase movement and blood flow. This also allows the tape to breathe. While only stretchy along its longitudinal axis, the design supports inflamed or injured soft tissues. Kinesio Tape can aid in the rehabilitation, alignment, and pain relief of these tissues. It is also an amazing tool to help improve posture. No more sore back or text-neck after a long day at the office! Furthermore it can be used in normal exercise and competitive environments for stabilization to prevent injury. Furthermore, his tape is water- and sweat-resistant. It is long lasting (sometimes up to a week), and adhesive enough to stay on your feet during a game of beach volleyball! Now that’s an Ace!
Will Kinesio Tape Help Me Look Cool?
As if these benefits listed above were not enough to convince you of it’s remarkable properties, there’s more. Kinesio tape can be found in just about any color you like. Who wouldn’t like to come into rehab and leave with tiger stripes precisely placed across their shoulders? Or why not show your allegiance to the Hawks by covering your knee in blue and green plaid? Next time you visit for your chiropractic or rehab appointment, ask your doctor for his best design! Kinesio tape will help you stay strong and mobile while exercising or recovering from injury. It will also keep you happy as you will have some added color to your life—and body! Give it a try.
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