Elastic therapeutic tape
Safe with pregnancy
These tapes may be arranged in specific patterns on the body to provide support, improve function and lessen pain on the muscles and joints. They stretch with the skin and joints, and they provide extra strength by acting as a resilient extra layer
Caution
Avoid in:
Diseased or injured skin, muscles and joints
Open wounds
Diabetes
Deep vein thrombosis
Therapy for:
Injured muscles
Overused muscles
Muscle rehabilitation
Posture correction
Improved physical activity
Sports Injuries
Comments
They are also called Kinesiology tapes (or KT)
They do not restrict the range of movement
They prevent over-contraction and overstretching of muscles
They improve muscle tone and strength
Unsafe with diabetes
Children: Use with caution
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