The Science of Kinesio Tape
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Kinesio tape is used by athletes to treat sore or injured muscles while keeping them moving to reduce pain and speed healing. It was developed in 1979 by Dr. Kenzo Kase and works by gently lifting the skin over an injured muscle to improve blood flow and fluid movement. When applied correctly, kinesio tape supports muscle contraction and reduces pain, protects from overexertion, improves circulation to reduce inflammation, and facilitates the body's natural pain relief mechanisms. However, it must be applied correctly by a certified practitioner, as improper use could do more harm than good.
The Science of Kinesio Tape
- 1. The Science of Kinesio Tape
- 2. If you're an athlete, keeping your body tension- and pain-free is essential for peak performance.
- 3. Athletes use many methods to treat sore or injured muscles—pain pills, topical creams, massage therapy, and acupuncture. Why Olympic athletes use kinesio tape.
- 4. Historically athletes wrapped sore muscles to prevent further strain by immobilizing the muscle.
- 5. But, today we know that keeping muscles moving and improving circulation reduces pain faster and speeds healing.
- 6. Research in kinesiology, the science behind muscular and skeletal movement, has also resulted in many devices and techniques to help protect and treat your muscles, tendons and joints. More about the science behind how kinesio tape works.
- 7. In 1979, Dr. Kenzo Kase developed a muscle treatment named the Kinesio Taping Method. Learn more about Kinesio Taping.
- 8. This method gently lifts the layer of skin and attached tissue covering a injured muscle so that blood and other body fluids can move more freely in and around that muscle.
- 9. It supports the muscle! • Proper taping improves the muscle's ability to contract even when it's weakened • Reduces a feeling of pain and fatigue • Protects the muscle from cramping, over- extension and over-contraction
- 10. It removes congestion to the flow of body fluids! • Kinesiology tape improves blood and lymphatic circulation • Reduces inflammation and excess chemical buildup in the tissue
- 11. It activates the endogenous analgesic system • "Endogenous" refers to something that is self- originating, and calling something "analgesic" means that it can relieve pain in a conscious person • So, the tape facilitates the body's own healing mechanisms—a central focus in chiropractic medicine
- 12. It corrects joint problems • Improving range of motion • Adjusting misalignments that result from tightened muscles
- 13. Kinesio Tape is very thin and made with a porous cotton fabric to let the skin breathe. Its elasticity is comparable to that of the skin and muscles.
- 14. The tape can stay put for 3 to 4 days, even through sweating and showering!
- 15. However, applying the tape incorrectly could do more harm than good.
- 16. Experts recommend visiting kinesiotaping.com and finding a Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner (CKTP) in your area.
- 17. A good kinesio tape should stretch approximately 10 percent when you apply it gradually, rolling off the paper as you go.
- 18. Master of Muscle’s Beast Tape meets all professional standards and comes with instructions on how to apply as well.
Editor's Notes
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