TheraTape

Kinesiology tape is a thin, stretchy therapeutic tape that can relieve pain, reduce swelling and inflammation, provide support to joints and muscles, and enhance athletic performance. Best known as a sports tape for injured athletes, it is also used extensively in healthcare settings to treat a wide variety of conditions and to speed recovery after surgery.

Unlike traditional athletic tape or medical tape that is non-elastic and restrictive, kinesiology tape, also known as physio tape or K tape, is light, thin and flexible. Rather than being wrapped tightly around joints, kinesiology tape is applied directly over or around the borders of muscles and joints. This alllows it to provide support to an injured area while still permitting full range of motion.

The hypo-allergenic, acrylic adhesive is applied in a wave pattern, allowing moisture to dissipate quickly, even after showering, swimming or sweating. Comfortable and easy to wear, most applications can be worn from 3-5 days.

Physio tape comes in rolls, precut strips and precut applications for specific parts of the body. Regardless of your knowledge of kinesiology taping techniques, there is a K tape that will work for you!  Research and clinical experience have shown that kinesiology taping can:

Visit the Theratape Education Center for detailed information about kinesiology tape and kinesiology taping techniques.