What is Taping (Kinesio or RockTape) ?
Feel good (and look cool) with Kinesio or RockTape!
You may have noticed world class athletes sporting various colors of tape on ankles, legs, shoulders and more! This is tape working its magic for the best of the best!
Fortunately, Kinesio Tape or RockTape is also available to help those of us who are just trying to buckle a seatbelt or take a walk without wincing in pain.
What is kinesio Tape or Rocktape?
The tape has a texture similar to that of living human tissue and the elasticity is comparable to that of a muscle.
The taping facilitates natural healing while providing support and stability to muscles and joints without restricting the range of motion.
What is taping used for?
Taping has an abundance of positive effects:
Re-educate the neuromuscular system
Reduce pain and inflammation
Relax fatigued overworked muscles
Optimize performance
Promote improved circulation and healing
Kinesio or Rocktape can be used from head-to- toe to improve the following conditions:
carpal tunnel syndrome
lower back strain/pain
shoulder/knee conditions
muscular facilitation or inhibition
groin injury
whiplash
tennis elbow
plantar fasciitis
pre and post surgical edema
ankle sprains
nipple burn – not exactly protocol, but works great for men during a run
Who Can Use kinesio tape?
Utilizing Kinesio Tape takes more than meets the eye. Certification is necessary so practitioners, including Dr. Mayes, have had hands-on training, education, and assessment.
You can buy precut tape to apply yourself, but I would use extreme caution. For instance, you might have knee pain so you apply tape there, but the problem may actually be originating in your hip. It’s important to have a proper evaluation and diagnosis from a medical professional before beginning any type of treatment. It also takes quite a bit of skill to effectively apply the tape.
To learn more, visit the Kinesio Taping or RockTape websites.
