KINESIOLOGY TAPING
What is kinesiology taping?
Benefits of kinesiology taping
Benefits of kinesiology taping
Kinesiology tape is flexible and moves with your body. It is used to support movement and reduce pain and muscle spasm. Its elasticity gently lifts the skin, creating space for blood and lymphatic flow to help reduce pressure and swelling and support healing.
During your appointment
We explain where the tape will go and why, then apply it and check that you can still move comfortably.
The tape can be worn day and night and in water. It usually lasts 3–4 days, sometimes up to 5–7 days.
Tape costs £5 extra when added to your treatment.
Benefits of kinesiology taping
Benefits of kinesiology taping
Benefits of kinesiology taping
Reduces pain – KT can be used to help decrease pain and muscle spasm that may occur after injury. It can help decrease nociceptive input to the brain, which can help decrease muscle guarding and protective spasm
Increases pain free range of motion – KT helps to create balance in the neural circuitry in muscles, tendons, joints, and skin, thereby reducing pain, decreasing swelling and improving muscle performance and function
Optimises recovery – KT helps to realign joint positions, and may also be useful in remodelling collagen such as in scar tissue management
Increases postural awareness – dynamic postural taping (DPT) can help improve awareness of posture and re-educate muscles and fascia
Increases proprioception – KT is thought to improve interaction between skin and underlying structures to help reset nervous system circuitry, improving muscular activation and performance