CT Tape Sports & Kinesiology Tape for Sensitive Skin-Best Breathable, Latex Free, Pain Relief Therapeutic Recovery Tape-Athletic Performance Adhesive for Muscles, Knee, Shoulder, Ankle, Back

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In this case, we’re talking about what KT Tape does for the knee, one of the most important joints in the body and one that sees a lot of punishment day-in and day-out. Supporting your joint and keeping it from moving in ways that it shouldn’t helps to reduce and relieve that pain, and that’s exactly what KT Tape’s role is.

With no stretch, apply the anchor just above ankle bone on one side of calf, directing the strip toward knee. Kinesio Tex Performance+: Made with polyester and cotton, this option is best for sensitive skin when higher tension tape application is desired, says Yu. The tabs of the "X" strip cross over sensitive areas such as the back of your knees or front of your elbows. At top of kneecap, curve and apply the strip around and below kneecap to outer side of lower leg with a moderate stretch.TBH, it’s best to meet with a trained professional to guide you through the application process and give injury-specific advice on first use to help maximize effectiveness, per Campbell.

Kinesiology tape is also thought to inhibit nociceptors (pain pathways) in your muscles, skin, and joint structures. There are some mechanical effects from kinesiology tape that can reduce swelling, provide pain relief, and reduce muscle spasms,” says Christine M. There are few treatments for arthritis in the knee that don’t involve reconstructive knee replacement surgeries. Some studies indicate no difference in outcomes between kinesiology tape and placebos or “sham taping.

Swelling: If you have inflammation from an injury or procedure, your doctor may apply the tape in a spider-like shape by cutting small projections from a main taped anchor spot, says Campbell.

Kinesiology taping reduces lymphedema of the upper extremity in women after breast cancer treatment: a pilot study.Hypoallergenic and latex-free, it's great for sensitive skin and it can last for up to three days at a time. It will stay in place as you move around and the adhesive allows it to stay on your skin for up to three days at a time. There are many muscles and forces that act on the shoulder, and when any of these is overactive or underactive, problems can arise. Immediate effects of kinesiology taping of quadriceps on motor performance after muscle fatigued induction.

On skin, the Kinesio Tape pulls the upper layers of skin, creating more space between the dermis and the muscle. Those receptors all contribute to proprioception—your brain’s sense of where your body is and what it’s doing. Apply the anchor with no stretch on outside of heel next to Full Strip 2, directing the strip toward back of heel. Patellar subluxation, or a dislocation of the knee cap, requires a diagnosis and treatment from a doctor.As a result, there are other benefits to KT taping besides pain relief and reduction of inflammation. Focus on the material and fabric because that's what allows the tape to move with you and promotes air-permeability. The tape is lined with hypoallergenic adhesive, and since it's extra sticky, it can stay on your skin for up to seven days at a time. When you apply the first tab to anchor the strip, let the end recoil slightly after you take off the backing paper.