Kinesiology Taping

What is Kinesiology Taping?

Kinesiology tape commonly known as K Tape is generally made from cotton and spandex with latex free glue.
It is an elastic water-resistant tape designed to give support and awareness to an area whilst training or daily life activities.

As K Tape is a therapeutic taping technique applied to the skin to support the desired area during the healing process, it also stimulates the skin fascia which in turn can also aid in;

• The nociceptive system (the feeling of pain in that area)
• Lymphatic drainage (reducing fluid build-up)
• The circulatory system (increased blood flow to the area).

K Tape allows the body to maintain its full range of motion (ROM) whilst feeling stable and supported. Taping will not adversely affect the bio-mechanics of the patient and it is light & easy to wear.

K Tape can be used to treat and prevent;

• Neck and shoulder pain
• Tennis elbow
• Golfer’s elbow
• Gluteus strain
• Achilles tendonitis
• Planta fasciitis

Our Osteopathic team can assist you with all your K Tape needs, product and taping.