Kinesio Taping
Kinesio Taping refers to treatment using a kinesiology tape, a stretchable tape that helps administer pain management and muscle relaxation. The treatment is popular among athletes and sports persons who need instant relief from muscle stress and pain to keep playing despite some light injury. Besides ensuring instant relief for a brief period, another advantage of using the tape is that it does not inhibit movements. You must have seen players in action with the tape stuck to their knees, shoulders, elbow, abs, and back. The Kinesio tape is a therapeutic tape applied strategically to the injured part of the body. The tape provides support and reduces pain and swelling while helping improve performance.
How does the tape work?
The Kinesio tape, invented by Japanese chiropractor Dr. Kenzo Kase contains proprietary nylon and cotton as the staple materials to make the tape. The tape’s design replicates the skin’s elasticity to allow the full range of motions. The water-resistant tape uses a medical-grade adhesive that sticks strongly to the skin so that it stays in place for almost 2-3 days, completely unaffected by the showers you take. When applied to the body, the tape recoils slightly and creates a pulling force on the skin.
Several studies have shown that the tape helps create a space when applied to the knee and shoulder joints. The slightest gap created in the joints helps avoid friction and reduces pain. A section of therapists also believes that the tape changes the information sent from the nervous system about compression and pain in the body.
The Kinesio tape has been an effective accessory in pain management and is still popular since its invention in the 1970s.
Kinesio Taping Treatment at Well-Being Physio
Well-Being Physio offers the finest therapeutic care. In its quest to assist patients suffering from pain, the center works with dedication providing the best therapeutic tools. At this medical center, Kinesio Taping treatment is offered to heal painful conditions and administering instant relief. Not only that, Kinesiology taping is utilized for improving blood flow, reducing muscle fatigue, facilitating muscle support, reducing swelling, and improving lymphatic drainage.
Benefits of Choosing Well-Being Physio for Kinesio Taping Treatment
Expert intervention and personalized care help in improving your condition. A comprehensive assessment of the condition helps to determine the appropriate treatment. The specialist understands the need for complete relief. Hence, the right course of treatment is identified thus ensuring rehabilitation that helps reduce inflammation, and pain and improves blood circulation.
