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16 of 18 found the following review helpful:
 Stuck on KT Tape Apr 18, 2010
By gym rat
This tape is used by a lot of health professionals, such as chiropractors, physical therapists, etc. for good reasons, such as:
-its water resistant
-the stuff is really sticky and stays on
-it can be used on many different parts/joints of the body
-its stretchy
If you're looking for some good, all purpose versatile tape to brace an area, such as a knee, or a wrist or elbow, give it a try! Also recommend Treat Your Own Tennis Elbow if you need more options for tennis elbow.
53 of 69 found the following review helpful:
You need to know what you are doing... Aug 20, 2010
By Headless
I am a CKTP...or Certified Kinesio Taping Practitioner. I am also a sports med. doctor and treat amateur and professional athletes. I can attest to the fact that you need a good knowledge of kinesiology and biomechanics to maximize the effects of this tape. The tape can be used to facilitate and inhibit muscle function, mechanically correct joint and soft tissue issues, functionally correct impaired movement patterns, and is great for lymph/circulation issues.
The problem nowadays is that every runner/triathlete/athlete want to go out and buy this tape, or Rocktape, and slap it on. Mind you, if it's applied incorrectly, you risk significant damage to your body. For example, if you wish to facilitate a muscle and you end up inhibiting it, you can do yourself a lot of harm, especially over the course of a sporting event.
It's best to see a CKTP before you play around with this stuff. Unless you know your anatomy and kinesiology at a very high level, this tape should not be used. Sure, people don't want to see a professional as it means taking time, a co-pay, etc...but, being you can alter the function of your musculoskeletal system, it's probably worth it to know the correct application of the tape for your issue(s) before you do something that could potentially create harm.
Just my two cents.
5 of 5 found the following review helpful:
 Kinesio Tex Tape Sep 20, 2011
By Jim Simpson
This product is used to help support and to prevent torn muscle pain. It is water resistant and easy to apply, my mother shoulder pain has been eased with it's use.
4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
Great product! Aug 22, 2011
By James S Lee
As a physician, I was doubtful about the ability of this type of taping in helping my knee and back. However, I was talked into it by a friend. I was pleasently surprised and it has given me an alternative to wearing a Professional Donjoy knee brace. It is comfortable and surprisingly supportive. I would recommend that if you are interested find a certified kinesio taping practitioner in your area.
4 of 5 found the following review helpful:
Great tape if you've been shown how to use it! Oct 10, 2011
By M&M
Don't buy this tape unless you've been told that you need it and shown how to use it. I asked my doctor for a single visit to a physical therapist, who evaluated the problem (patellofemoral syndrome, i.e. kneecaps not tracking correctly) and showed me exactly which way my knees were mistracking and how to apply the tape to make them track correctly. If you're an average person without a physical therapy or M.D. background, you won't be able to figure out which way your personal knees need to go and how to apply the tape on your own. There are Youtube videos, but how do you know your particular knees need the same thing? You could actually be making the problem worse. If you can't afford a doctor's visit, try a brace instead.
If, on the other hand, you've been shown what to do, the Kinesio Tex Tape Gold (gold refers to the type, not a color) is great because it's sturdier and holds up much better than the regular. It can even be worn for up to three days (yes, it holds up in the shower) if you're someone who runs every day and needs the support. Just dry it with the blow-dryer on cold (hot can make it melt to your skin -- ouch!).
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