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The term kinesiotaping means the so-called dynamic taping, which was developed in the 70s by the Japanese doctor Kenzo Kase. In practice, this means sticking the injured places on the body with special tapes. Most often, kinesiotaping tapes are colored. Their task is primarily to reduce pain and speed up recovery. They are most often used by people who are actively involved in sports. Check how else you can apply them.
Kinesiotaping tapes – characteristics of taping
Kinesiotaping combines the action of physical methods with stimulating the natural healing and repair processes that take place in the body. This method is intended to benefit the patient at all times, not only during physiotherapy treatments. Body tapes stabilize areas that have been injured.
Kinesiotaping tapes can also be used as part of the prevention of injuries as they can reduce the risk of injury. In addition, tapes are more and more often used, e.g. by pregnant women, because they reduce the risk of varicose veins and help the pregnant woman to maintain a correct posture.
The taping plasters themselves stretch a lot and resemble human skin in this respect. They are made of cotton and additionally they are waterproof. They are designed to fit the body perfectly and are almost imperceptible. As a result, they can be worn all day, so the pain and swelling pass quickly, and any bruises disappear faster.
The greatest advantages of kinesiotaping tapes include improving blood circulation and reducing swelling. However, remember that they should be put on by a physical therapist and not do it on your own.
Kinesiotaping tapes – types of tapes
Kinesiotaping tapes can be glued to the body in many ways. However, the method of sticking depends primarily on the type of injury and its location. When the problem results from weak ligaments and joints, it is best to choose tejpy flexible. On the other hand, if we want to stabilize the place of injury or the entire joint, we should choose those with lower extensibility.
Before the kinesiotaping tapes are applied to our body, remember to shave the skin in this area thoroughly. In addition, the tapes should be glued by a physiotherapist who before the imposition of teeps will conduct a thorough interview with the patient and examine the muscles. In addition, he or she can professionally assess the degree of joint mobility and perform screening tests, if necessary. It should be remembered that despite sticking the tapes, it may also be necessary to perform neurological examinations.
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Kinesiotaping tapes – purpose
Kinesiotaping tapes have a wide range of activities. Currently, they are used not only in orthopedics, but also in neurology, gynecology, oncology and even pediatrics. Applying the patches forces the correct posture on the body, so they can be used to correct posture defects. In addition, the tapes have an excellent effect on human muscles. Kinesiotaping tapes affect tissues in two ways.
The patches first of all stretch the skin gently and thus increase the space between the dermis and the fascia. In practice, this means an improvement in blood and lymph circulation, and thus better oxygenation, nutrition and faster tissue cleansing. This results, for example, in faster lymph drainage and elimination of edema, hematomas and acceleration of metabolism. As a result, the tissues regenerate faster and are stronger. In addition, the tapes stimulate endogenous anesthesia that the body activates itself. It is worth noting that the tapes can be used at any age and can be combined with other methods, such as manual therapy and physiotherapy treatments.
Kinesiotaping tapes can be used in a variety of situations. They will help soothe and heal both elbow pain, ankle injuries, and damage to the cruciate ligament, as well as the shoulders and spine. They will also support the treatment of torn knee tendons or other injuries in this area. They have a number of important functions that make them increasingly popular. It is mainly:
- stiffening of the joint – thanks to this, the joint is protected against too much intensity of movement;
- swelling relief;
- minimizing lymphoedema;
- pain relief;
- improvement of muscle work;
- minimizing the risk of further injuries;
- gentle correction of posture defects;
- minimizing the discomfort resulting from the injury.
Kinesiotaping tapes can be applied to various places on the body. Tepy is most often applied to the spine, sore muscles, back or knees. The tapes adhere tightly to the body because they are very thin. Importantly, we wear them for several days and there is no need to take them off earlier.
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Kinesiotaping tapes – knee taping
Kinesiotaping tapes also support the ankle joint. In this case, the tapes are placed on the knee. First, all hair at the site of the injury should be removed. Then the knee must be thoroughly washed and dried so that the plaster does not start to come off by itself. Before sticking the kinesiotaping tape, straighten the leg. If we have not bought a special Y-shaped plaster, we have to cut this shape out of the tape ourselves. Remove the cover from the end of the tape and stick the patch on the knee.
To stick it well, start sticking approx. 5 cm below the kneecap. Then remove the covers from the “arms” and slowly stick the tapes on the skin. It is very important that the “Y” arms encircle the kneecap towards the thighs and that the webbing is moderately tight. Finally, the tape should be rubbed and pressed so that the tape adheres tightly. The next tape is glued in the same way, but in the opposite direction. Therefore, one should head towards the kneecap.
Kinesiotaping tapes are often available as sets of tapes with different parameters. You will find them, for example, in the offer of the Med Store company. Cure Tape kinesiotaping kits are a medical product that is certified by TUV Rheinland. They are suitable for people undergoing rehabilitation. Their advantage is lightness and water resistance, which makes them not only easy to apply, but also very effective. They are 5 cm by 2,5 cm. At medonetmarket.pl you will find a set of three Cure Tape kinesiotaping tapes in four color variants, i.e. Panther Power, Night Hunter, Safari Stripes and Tattoo Rebel. The set includes three tapes and a box for their storage.
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Kinesiotaping tapes – face taping
Kinesiotaping tapes can also be used for other purposes. It’s all about face taping. It is a natural way to look young. Kinesiotaping tapes used in cosmetics help restore skin elasticity, improve skin elasticity and the oval of the face. However, their effectiveness depends largely on their correct application.
With the help of the tapes, we can both relax the tense facial muscles and restore their proper tonus, thus positively influencing their work. In addition, the tapes will improve the work of the lymphatic system, help get rid of edema, get rid of the so-called the second chin, smooth wrinkles and improve microcirculation in the skin and nourish tissues.
Cure Tape® Beauty tapes for face massage are gentle on the skin and suitable for allergy sufferers due to the 100% hypoallergenic acrylic adhesive. In addition, the delicate cotton from which the tapes are made does not affect the natural pH of the skin. Thanks to this, the tapes stuck to the skin of the face do not irritate or cause other unpleasant ailments.
Cure Tape® Beauty facial tapes shallow wrinkles, tighten and smooth the skin and make it look radiant. Importantly, the collagen production processes are also stimulated. The tapes will also work for people who struggle with the problem of bags under the eyes. In addition, like other Med Store tapes, these facial kinesiology tapes are also certified by TUV Rheinland.
Use of Cure Tape® Beauty it is worth combining with other treatments, such as massage or facial exercises. Then the effects will be visible faster. The tapes should be put on at night, because they should be kept on the skin for 6 to 10 hours for 3-4 weeks after starting their use. Then you can gradually stick them on less often and use them once or twice a week. You should also remember to check how our skin reacts to the use of tapes before the first use.
Kinesiotaping tapes for the face – Cure Tape Beauty are available at medonetmarket.pl.
Kinesiotaping tapes – kinesiotaping costs
Kinesiotaping tapes have different prices. They largely depend on the physiotherapist and the office that sticks the tapes on. The type of injury and the place that was taped also affect the price. The cost of the tape itself is from 10 to 50 PLN. Its price is influenced by its width and type.