Kinesio Taping
Support and Healing Without Restriction
Kinesio Taping is a rehabilitative taping technique that is designed to facilitate the body's natural healing process while providing support and stability to muscles and joints without restricting the body's range of motion. It provides extended soft tissue manipulation to prolong the benefits of manual therapy administered within the clinical setting.
At startPTNow, our certified providers use Kinesio Taping to target specific tissues, reduce pain, and improve lymphatic drainage. Whether you are an athlete looking for performance support or recovering from an injury, this specialized taping method can be an integral part of your recovery plan.
Kinesio Taping Q & A
What benefits does Kinesio Taping offer?
Kinesio Taping works by lifting the skin microscopically, which increases space between the skin and muscle. This effect helps relieve pressure on pain receptors and improves circulation and lymphatic drainage.
Key benefits of Kinesio Taping include:
Pain & Inflammation
- Reduces pain by alleviating pressure on receptors
- Decreases swelling and inflammation
- Accelerates recovery from bruising
- Improves local blood circulation
- Facilitates lymphatic drainage
Support & Performance
- Provides dynamic support to weak muscles
- Corrects joint alignment without locking movement
- Prevents over-stretching or over-contraction
- Enhances proprioception (body awareness)
- Allows full range of motion during activity
Unlike traditional athletic tape which binds and restricts, Kinesio Tape is designed to mimic the elasticity of skin, allowing you to move freely while still receiving therapeutic benefits.
What conditions can be treated with Kinesio Taping?
Kinesio Taping is versatile and can be effective for a wide range of orthopedic, neuromuscular, and neurological conditions. It is often used in conjunction with other manual therapies.
Common conditions treated include:
Sports & Orthopedic
- Rotator cuff injuries and shoulder pain
- Tennis and Golfer's Elbow
- Runner's knee requesting patellar tracking
- Plantar fasciitis and foot arch pain
- Ankle sprains and instability
Soft Tissue & Other
- Lower back pain and muscle strains
- Neck tension and whiplash
- Post-surgical swelling (Edema)
- Shin splints
- Achilles tendonitis
What should I expect during Kinesio Taping application?
Your therapist will first evaluate your condition to determine the specific taping method required—whether it's for inhibition (relaxing a muscle), facilitation (stimulating a muscle), or corrective support.
Important things to know about the application:
We will teach you how to care for the tape and, if necessary, how to remove it safely.
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