01/28/2025
WHAT IS KINESIOLOGY TAPE? 🩹
Kinesiology tape, brand names include Rocktape or KT tape, is a treatment tool for the prevention and management of sporting injuries, acute & chronic injuries, joint pain, post-operative care, pregnancy pain, and can be used by populations of all ages.
The elasticity in the tape gently lifts the skin from the tissues below. This creates space to improve blood and lymphatic flow and can be used for a variety of benefits:
🔹Reduces edema and bruising
🔹Reduces delayed-onset muscle soreness
🔹Reduces muscle fatigue
🔹Pain inhibition
🔹Muscle facilitation
🔹Improved body awareness
Unlike traditional white or McConnell tape, kinesiology tape has the ability to stretch so it moves with you during activity. It can be worn during exercise and will last up to 2-5 days.
🪄Don’t believe the benefits? Check out this acute hamstring strain. Kinesiology tape was applied for swelling and bruising to help promote the healing process. And already this hamstring is looking better just ✨3 DAYS✨ later! At ESM, kinesiology tape is one of the many tools used to help you get back from injury!
