Physiotherapists, osteopaths, chiropractors, acupuncturists, and other medical practitioners all over the world are recommending the use of Kinesiology tape to their patients suffering from muscular pains, joint pains and various other ailments ranging from headaches down to foot aches and everything in between. But, what really is kinesiology tape, and what medical wonders does it perform? If you want to know the answers to these questions, read further.
The kinesio tape was first invented in the year 1973 by Dr. Kenzo Kase of Japan
It is a thin tape with similar properties of normal human skin.
It is highly elastic and can expand 30 to 40 percent of its actual size. The kinesio tape is water resistant and latex-free. It comes in several shapes, sizes, and colours.
Flexotape the kinesiology tape has become the No 1 tape for physiotherapy, osteopathy and especially in elite sport.
Many elite sport clubs and over 13 different national teams from all over the UK use the unique and unrivalled Flexotape the kinesiology tape.
Flexotape the kinesiology tape
1. The most adhesive tape on the market that that wont fall off during competition or training.
2. Optimum elasticity for perfect fascia techniques and to promote full range of motion.
3. 100% high quality cotton with an hypoallergenic acrylate coating
4. Water resistant with low moisture absorption
The kinesiology tape is found to be highly effective in treating muscular disorders, pain relief, lymph edema reduction, and also assists inoffloading musclesand fascias, increasing muscle recruitment and proprioception whilst maintaining full range of motion. The kinesio tape does not reduce circulation in any way. It provides the affected part full range of motion, stability, and support, making sure that the affected part is still going to function close to its normal capabilities despite being injured. This in fact is one unique property of the flexotape kinesiology tape that makes it one of the best taping method and tapes.
By providing the body with rich blood circulation, the kinesio tape helps the damaged tissues to repair themselves and assists the body in its natural healing process. As well as being useful in relieving the muscular pain, it is also effective in treating headaches and foot aches. Athletes, swimmers, rugby players, football players, professionals in elite sports who play volleyball, or indulge in canoeing, mountain biking, and people from all walks of life can benefit a lot by kinesiology taping technique.
The kinesio tape is really easy to use and fun to apply. There are many different techniques for different effects. Depending on the skin it can be used for 5 days in average but often more than 7 or 10 days. Quick to heal and safe to use, the kinesio tape is a must have for those suffering from muscular and joint pains.
If you are wondering from where you can buy this unique tape, you may visit www.physiotrainingacademy.co.uk
The website offers 3rd generation, new improved kinesiology tape, called FLEXOTAPE, designed especially for sports, physiotherapy and osteopathy. The FLEXOTAPE has perfect elasticity and is longer lasting than any other kinesiology tape on the market.
To know further details about the tape or the flexotape crossies (cross tape), or about the medical benefits of kinesio taping, and the even more effective and efficient myofascial taping please visit our website.
Markus Erhard is associated with Physio Training Academy offers several unique courses and trainings for myofascial taping. If you would like to learn more about Kinesio Tape, Myofascia & Myofascial Training, simply visit physiotrainingacademy.
