Kinesio tape: Providing pain relief for Olympic super stars and YOU
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Easy relief with Kinesio tape for those with musculoskeletal pain!
You're here because you desire to learn more about kinesio tape, either the implications as a patient or a practitioner. Grasp a better understanding of this incredible and innovative technique as you read this lens.
As a physical therapist, I use several techniques in my practice. Kinesio tape is a treatment modality that is non-invasive with very few contraindications, and the results when coupled with other rehab efforts and proper nutrition can be outstanding.
If you've seen the Olympics, you've seen the hot pink, blue, black, and even natural artistic kinesio tape on elite athletes such as Kerri Walsh. Kinesio tape is used by medical practitioners and athletes in Japan, United States, Europe, South America and other Asian countries.
Kinesio tape is used for a variety of conditions including muscle pain, swelling, weakness, and more. As you read this lens, you will discover exactly how Kinesio tape can benefit you.
As a physical therapist, I use several techniques in my practice. Kinesio tape is a treatment modality that is non-invasive with very few contraindications, and the results when coupled with other rehab efforts and proper nutrition can be outstanding.
If you've seen the Olympics, you've seen the hot pink, blue, black, and even natural artistic kinesio tape on elite athletes such as Kerri Walsh. Kinesio tape is used by medical practitioners and athletes in Japan, United States, Europe, South America and other Asian countries.
Kinesio tape is used for a variety of conditions including muscle pain, swelling, weakness, and more. As you read this lens, you will discover exactly how Kinesio tape can benefit you.
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- Fashion or Healing?
- Regardless of the color of your Kinesio tape, the benefits are the same...
- So, can Kinesio tape help my ailments?
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Regardless of the color of your Kinesio tape, the benefits are the same...
Kinesio tape affects the neurological and circulatory systems to provide a wide range of benefits...It provides support and stability to weak muscles or unstable joints. It is used to relax or inhibit an inflamed or stiff muscle. It improves circulation and reduces swelling.
The most awesome thing about Kinesio tape is that is won't restrict movement. Kinesio tape works with the body and allows full movement of the joints to occur.
When undergoing treatment for any condition, the importance of nutritional needs should not be ignored. Your nutritional needs can easily be taken care of with this new revolutionary scientific approach to delivering formulations that fulfill individual needs based on confidential genetic testing.
So, can Kinesio tape help my ailments?
Kinesio tape coupled with exercise, stretching, and other treatment modalities can provide significant benefit!
Here are just a few conditions that Kinesio tape can benefit:
- Low Back Pain: Kinesio tape relaxes spasm in the lumbar spine as well as the gluteal region. It assists with facilitating weak muscles in the abdominal region, which help to stabilize the spine.
- Shoulder Pain: Kinesio tape reduces stress on inflamed rotator cuff muscles and helps to facilitate postural muscles to improve the alignment of the shoulder allowing for an optimal healing environment.
- Knee Pain: Kinesio tape assists in improving recruitment of medial quad muscle (VMO) and reduce stress on the knee cap. It can also be used to relax tight muscles like the hamstring or calf muscle.
- Tendinitis: Anytime you receive a diagnosis of tendinitis, Kinesio tape will assist in providing pain relief by reducing stress on the inflamed tissue.
- Swelling/Lymphedema: Kinesio tape stimulates the movement of swelling to the lymph glands where it can then be eliminated appropriately from the body.
- Pregnancy: Low back pain, breast tenderness, migraines, calf spasms...all can be relieved with Kinesio tape.
- Pediatric Population: Kinesio tape is safe to use on children and can assist with developmental disorders as well as orthopedic conditions.
Is Kinesio tape painful?
Kinesio tape is designed to have similar qualities of the skin, which allows for lifting of the skin. It is very comfortable and most people forget it is even on. It is made with a 100% high grade cotton patented design that enhances comfort and channels out air, sweat, and water to enhance skin breathing. The tape is latex free and only a small percentage of patients experience mild skin irritation with use of the Kinesio tape.Care should always be taken when removing the tape to reduce skin irritation and bruising. Only trained professionals should apply the tape to reduce incorrect techniques.
Kinesio tape will benefit you even if you'r not after a gold medal!
Where do I find a provider offering Kinesio tape as a service?
Check with your local physical therapy and chiropractic offices to find a clinic that offers Kinesio taping. Some athletic trainers may also be trained in this area of expertise. As stated previously, using the tape in conjunction with other treatment modalities will provide the most optimal benefit. It is important that you be receiving education in addition to the taping methods. 
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Meet your LensMaster...
Leslie Kremer, MS, PT
Thank you for your interest in health and nutrition. As a physical therapist, I'm an advocate for health and prevention through healthy living including the use of 'customized nutritional supplements'.Leslie Kremer
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Questions or comments about kineso tape?
As a physical therapist trained in the use of kineso tape, I will do my best to answer any questions about this technique...
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- LesKremer LesKremer Dec 7, 2008 @ 7:51 pm | in reply to Kathy Fuhrman
- That's awesome Kathy...I use it on my total knee patients all the time. It is extremely effective. Best of luck on your recovery!
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- Kathy Fuhrman Kathy Fuhrman Dec 7, 2008 @ 7:37 am
- I recently have had total knee replacement and have had acute swelling, My Ortho. Doctor and therapist have been using this on my leg and knee. It is working great.
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- icjackson icjackson Sep 21, 2008 @ 2:47 pm
- This is SO cool - my husband would probably love some. Thanks for this information; I'd love to learn more about the history of kineso tape as you develop this resource.
When it's time to get a roll, I'm coming here to get it :-)
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- Jennie.Harris Jennie.Harris Sep 6, 2008 @ 1:31 pm
- This was really interesting... I think I may try this for my shoulder pains I've been having. [College books = AHHHHHH.] Thanks for this great lens!
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