Whats is Kinesiology tape?
Kinesiology tape is used by sportsmen and women as you see them advertising the brightly coloured tape over their joints and muscles, but also by physiotherapists as part of a rehabilitative technique.
It can be used to help add protection, improve swelling and facilitate or inhibit muscles, when coming back from injury or just wanting to add a little support as you rehabilitate.
How does Kinesiology tape work?
Kinesiology tape microscopically lifts the skin and this allows full movement of the joint and influences the blood flow and lymphatic drainage from the area the tape is applied to, which in turn promotes healing. It also helps your muscles contract and relax, therefore helping facilitate some of those painful movements. Every injury and condition is different and your therapist will tape to the requirements of your pain and treatment goals.
Taping can be included with in treatment sessions, but this will come down to your therapists advice. Individual taping session can also be booked.
If you would like some more information on how kinesiology tape could help you with a sports or muscle injury, please contact one of team members here at Dynamic Fitness & Therapy.
