Kinesio Taping - Chiropractic Care, Ltd.
Kinesio Taping
Dr. Ralph Kruse has a certificate in Kinesio Taping and has
been utilizing it for many years. Kinesio Tape is an elastic
therapeutic tape used for treating sports injuries. When a muscle is
swollen from injury, the space between it and the skin becomes
compressed, causing pain. Unlike conventional taping, Kinesio Tape
lifts the skin, easing pain and absorbing inflammation, all without
restricting range of motion.
Kinesio Taping gives support and stability to your joints
and muscles without restricting circulation or range of motion.
Rather, it is effective in assisting motion, helping improve
circulation, and providing protection from injury or re-injury as
the body returns to normal function. In this way it mimics the
body’s own healing process, reducing inflammation and providing
stability to injured joints without restricting range of motion.
The tape is designed to mimic the weight and thickness of
skin, and can stay in place for about five days. The elastic strands
are wrapped with cotton fibers which allow quick drying so the tape
can be worn in the shower or while swimming.
Some of the conditions which respond well to Kinesio taping
include ankle sprains and plantar fasciitis, carpal tunnel syndrome,
lower back and neck pain, knee and shoulder injuries (rotator cuff
tendonitis and impingement), tennis elbow and patellar tracking
problems (patellofemoral joint dysfunction).
Many different medical professionals are using Kinesio
tape, including chiropractors and orthopedists. Kinesio taping is
used by athletes around the world (e.g. Serena Williams, David
Beckham), including many Olympians as we saw in the most recent 2012
London Olympic Games. From beach volleyball to track and field to
diving, the colorful tape could be seen in frequent use on
shoulders, legs, and lower backs.