What Patients Say About Kinesio® Tex Tape
Athletic Injuries
"Something better than any laser, wrap or electric massager. The tape...seemed to have special powers. Every morning before the stage, they would tape us all up, different parts of our bodies...the next day the pain disappeared--it was gone."
—Lance Armstrong
Every Second Counts
Babies with Hypotonia
“My son has hypotonia due to mitochondrial deficiency. At 1 year of age, he still could not sit or crawl... His PT suggested trying Kinesio® Taping, so we did. Well…it was a miracle for him. We began taping every two weeks leaving it on for 6 days. At 13 months he was sitting, 15 months commando crawling, then regular crawling at 17 months, and finally walking at 18-19 months. The only word I can use is miraculous. His hypotonia has gone from severe to mild. Thank you so much for this product and I hope you get it out to more children's PT's and OT's... Again I cannot say enough wonderful things about this invention.”
—Wendy Dinwiddie, TX
Muscle Spasms
“I had been on Tylox and Zanaflex for a week with little relief from my severe neck spasms, when a friend slapped about a 4-inch piece of Kinesio® Tex Tape on my neck. Within minutes I felt better, and by the next day I was able to move my neck much more freely. I ordered some tape myself and wore that piece for about 5 days, till my order came in. When I got my order, my husband helped me put some on my upper back and neck, and then I proceeded to go out and transplant sod in my yard for about 6 hours with no neck pain. I've had these muscle spasms before, and they normally took 6 weeks or longer to get over. Thanks for a wonderful product."
—Janice Phillips, SC
Tendinitis
“I must tell you that for months I have been in awful pain. I became aware of Kinesio® Taping during a visit to my orthopedic surgeon’s office. I have had severe lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow) for about 9 months. I was considering surgery for relief. Within hours of applying the Kinesio® Tex Tape, I was completely pain-free! I hope more folks get the opportunity to experience such a wonderful treatment without being cut or otherwise traumatized.”
—Rosemary Dinardo, Valley Villages, CA
Arthritis, Lupus
“I just can’t believe that Kinesio® Tex Tape has done so much for me and my lupus affecting my hands and fingers. Along with moist heat treatment, medication, and tape I am able to peel potatoes, put socks on, sew and type. I still have a ways to go, but to be able to the simple things is a blessing. Thanks to Kinesio® Tex Tape.”
—Betty Drda
Back Pain
“I have had back pain for about 6 months. I started going to physical therapy, and they told me about Kinesio® Tex Tape. I was skeptical at first, wondering how in the world can pieces of tape help my pain…but it did!! After a full day activity, I was fully expecting my back to be in pain like usual, but it didn't! For the first time in 6 months my back did not hurt. I had forgotten what no pain felt like! I was completely amazed and have been telling everyone about this product!! I am also amazed at how well it sticks. Even after showering, it stays in place. I am completely amazed and grateful!”
—Amanda Monk, TX
Cyclist - Knee Pain
“Over the last few weeks, I have been having a re-occurring knee injury that I just can’t seem to get rid of with the amount of training I do. There are days where It has been so bad, that I have to completely stop training, and cut training hours on the bike. After finally running out of options I came upon Spider Tech Applications through Dr. Kevin Jardine. I have been using the upper knee spider and it has helped immensely. The difference between wearing the knee spider and not wearing it, is like day and night. With it on I can complete 4 hour work outs pain free and race at a professional level. It is the most amazing tape application I have ever worn.”
—Adam Morka, Toronto
Professional Triathlete
“As a Professional triathlete I need to have control over my ability to train and race to my full potential. A medical team I trust, the best training plan and equipment, good nutrition and Spider-Tech are huge parts of my success strategy. Spider-Tech technology ensures that I am able to train and race through strains and aches that otherwise would hold me back. The tape played a key roll in allowing me to race pain free as I recovered from a broken heel in 2008. As a professional athlete I need to be able to push my limits by pushing through pain. With the help of Spider-Tech I am able to simply push my limits."
—Ayesha Rollinson, Toronto
Back Surgery
“I am now 2 months post-op lumbar laminectomy/diskectomy. My incision is over 6 inches long and I need some additional support when walking. Prior to the APTA sections meeting in Las Vegas, I was using a LS corset with a sacral pad for support, and this was helpful but bulky. Since most of my pain is myofascial, I decided to try the Spider Tech taping kits, and this was an instant success. It is so light it almost feels like your own skin, and you can wear it for few days at a time. Also, this taping applications help to decrease muscle spasms at night time. I will most definitely plan to use this multi functional product in the future."
—Michael Feely, RPT, Portland, Oregon
Knee Pain
“I have been having knee problems for quite some time now, especially when I run... Dr. ... introduced me to something called Spider tech Kinesiolgy tape AKA SPIDER TECH. Spider Tech is an athletic tape designed to support muscles, speed tissue recovery, increasing range of motion and reduce pain. I was a little reluctant…having some tape slapped on my knees and everything would be just golden? I decided to give it a try. This stuff is A-MAZING! Seriously..I am hooked! I tried to keep it on for days!! It might look a little funny, but it really helped with the pain in my knees! Lance Armstrong is calling it “The Magic Tape”. I totally recommend trying it out."
—beemoney, New York City Bridge Runners, 06/17/2009
Sciatica
“Two years ago I was introduced to the visionary of Spider Tech Tape, Ray Arbesman, as I was leading a cycling camp he attended in Santa Monica, CA. He told me of this new tape, and described to me what it could do for so many people, not just athletes, who are experiencing pain or are looking for increased recovery in their daily activities. I have to admit, I was skeptical at first. In 2008, I was diagnosed with Piriformis syndrome which is a condition in which the piriformis muscle irritates the sciatic nerve, causing pain in the buttocks and referring pain along the course of the sciatic nerve. This referred pain, called "sciatica", often goes down the back of the thigh and/or into the lower back. I was having excruciating pain and numbness in my back and quads. It was causing me so much pain, that I had to miss out on some big races. ENTER: Spider Tech tape. Now that I use the lower back tape regularly, during hard events and after, as well as through all of my travels both flying and driving, I am pain free and one happy camper! It is truly remarkable the way the tape works. It is easy to use, does not irritate the skin, stays on for an entire week or more, and it does its job! It is a remarkable solution to pain with so much to offer the world by freeing people of their ibuprophen and aspirin addictions for the treatment of acute pain. I love Spider Tech and am a believer for life."
—Dotsie Bausch, Professional Cyclist
Herniated Disks
“... You placed the Spider tape on my back, and I thought I would let you know how I made out on the drive home. No pain! It really made a huge difference. I still have it on as I heard they could be worn 3-5 days... Just a bit of background on my condition as you may use any of this as an endorsement for the Spider tape. In 2000, I was in a car accident and herniated T10-T11 and T11-T12. I had 2 courses of physical therapy, and was on many different medications. I finally got relief from epidurals in 2007. In 2008, I was in another car accident and herniated T12-L1. I had to stop taking NSAIDS due to papillary necrosis of the kidneys. I had 1 course of PT, use TENS and Lidoderm patches. I am currently getting acupuncture with good results. The pain is at it's worst when I am in sitting or supine. I usually can't tolerate sitting for more than 30 minutes without pain at the 7/10 level. Yesterday morning I set out 2 Tylenol 800mgs to take for the ride home ( 2hours 45 min). I decided not to take them to truly see what effect the Spider would have. I really had no pain when I got home, and wished I had it on throughout the whole conference.."
—Michelle McCallister, PT, DPT, CLT
