![]() ![]() The lymphatic system is the way your body regulates swelling and fluid build up. It is mostly water, but it also contains proteins, bacteria, and other chemicals. Lymphatic fluid is a byproduct of drainage from cells and tissue. Kinesiology tape may help reduce swelling and improve circulation.Ī study in 2017 by Craighead et al, showed that K taping can improve blood flow in the skin and may improve circulation of lymphatic fluids. It may promote healing by facilitating lymphatic drainage, blood circulation and corticomotor activity.įollowing an acute injury whereby a hematoma (bruising) occurs. It is believed that this helps to create a microscopic space between your skin and the tissues underneath it. When the tape is applied to your body, it recoils slightly, gently lifting your skin. The tape is also water-resistant and strong enough to stay on for three to five days, even while you work out or take showers. ![]() Kase created Kinesio tape designed to mimic the skins elasticity with a blend of cotton and nylon. “The Kinesio taping method is designed to facilitate the body’s natural healing process while allowing support and stability to muscles and joints without restricting the body’s range of motion” ![]() How does Kinesio tape work?Īccording to the official website It was invented by a Japanese chiropractor called Kenzo Kase in 1970 who wanted a tape that supported but didn’t limit joint movement the way traditional tapes do. It’s marketed towards active people and its proponents claim it has a vast number of benefits to the athlete, including boosting performance, aiding in rehabilitation and reducing pain. Kinesiotape is a stretchy brightly colored tape that can be cut into strips and used on different parts of the body from knees, shoulders, lower back, ankles, pregnant bellies… you get my drift. They also believe the colors affect athlete’s performance abilities in different ways from speed to strength and it’s not just aesthetic….not sure on that one. The Chinese love it! It was heavily featured in the 20 Olympic Games the Chinese were bedecked with the colorful strips of this stretchy tape. K tape also known as Kinesiology tape is one of the more noticeable sporting trends and has become hugely popular in recent years. ![]()
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