Project Description
KINESIOLOGY TAPING
Kinesio taping is a type of taping that speeds up recovery from injury and improves fitness. It is a coloured tape that is applied on both the injury site and nearby lymphatic system.
BENEFITS
It is easy to apply but must be applied by a therapist so that it is applied correctly for effective treatment. At the injury site there is extra blood and lymph under the skin which causes pain receptors to fire, creating pain. Kinesio tape lifts the skin which allows blood and lymph at the injury site to disperse, reducing pain. Kinesio tape has other benefits including:
Supporting muscles
Improving kinaesthetic awareness (awareness of body in space)
- Helping to position muscles and joints
Reduced over-stretching of muscles
Allows range of movement
Reducing inflammation
Lymph drainage
CONDITIONS
Kinesio taping can benefit many conditions such as:
Herniated disc
Muscle injuries
Sciatica
Plantar fasciitis
Shoulder impingement
Tennis/Golfers elbow
Ankle sprain
Knee pain