Kinesio Taping - Chiropractic Care, Ltd.
Kinesio Taping
Kinesio Taping, Kinesio Tape
Dr. Ralph Kruse has a certificate in Kinesio Taping
and has been using it for years. Kinesio Taping gives support and
stability to your joints and muscles without affecting circulation and
range of motion. It is effective in assisting motion, providing
protection from injury or re-injury and assists the body’s return to
normal function.
Kinesio Taping is a technique based on the body's
own natural healing process. Kinesio Taping can activate neurological
and circulatory systems and promote proper venous and lymphatic flow. It
effectively reduces inflammation and provides stability of injured
joints.
Many orthopedists, chiropractors, acupuncturists
and other medical practitioners use Kinesio Tape. Kinesio Taping is used
by many athletes around the world including Olympians. If you watched
any of the most recent Olympic Games, you may have noticed athletes with
various patterns of tape on their knees or shoulders.
The Kinesio Taping Method is applied over muscles
to reduce pain and inflammation, relax overused muscles, and to support
muscles and joints without restricting normal range of motion. It is
extremely effective for rotator cuff tendonitis and impingement,
including supporting the shoulder after surgery.
Kinesio Tape may be used for many conditions
including: ankle sprains and plantar fasciitis, carpal tunnel syndrome,
lower back and neck pain, knee conditions, shoulder injuries, whiplash,
tennis elbow, patella tracking problems, pre and post surgical edema,
and ankle sprains.
Kinesio tape is designed to mimic the qualities of
the skin. The thickness of the tape approximates the thickness of the
skin and its stretch is designed to approximate the elastic qualities of
the skin. The tape may stay on the skin and remain effective for 3-5
days. The elastic strands are wrapped by cotton fibers which allow for
evaporation and quick drying so it can be worn in the shower or while
swimming.