Kinesio Taping

A therapeutic taping technique that is designed to facilitate the bodies natural healing process while providing support and stability to muscles/joints without restricting the body’s range of motion as well as providing extended soft tissue manipulation to prolong the benefits of manual therapy administered within the clinical setting.

How does Kinesio Taping work?

Wearable for days at a time, Kinesio Tape alleviates discomfort and facilitates lymphatic drainage by microscopically lifting the skin. It is safe for populations ranging from pediatric to geriatric, and successfully treats a variety of orthopedic, neuromuscular, neurological and other medical conditions. This lifting affect forms convolutions in the skin thus increasing interstitial space and allowing for a decrease in inflammation, targeting different receptors within the somatosensory system, Kinesio Taping alleviates pain and facilitates lymphatic drainage by microscopically lifting the skin.

Based upon years of clinical use, Kinesio Tape is specifically applied to the patient based upon their needs after evaluation. The findings of the clinical evaluation or assessment dictate the specifics of the Kinesio Tape application and other possible treatments or modalities. With the utilization of single “I” strips or modifications in the shape of an “X”, “Y” or other specialized shapes as well as the direction and amount of stretch placed on the tape at time of application, Kinesio Tape can be applied in hundreds of ways and has the ability to re-educate the neuromuscular system, reduce inflammation, prevent injury and promote good circulation and healing, and assist in returning the body to homeostasis.