Kinesiology tape (KT tape) is an elastic therapeutic tape that’s used to supply help and ache reduction to muscle tissues, tendons, and ligaments. It’s typically utilized by athletes and bodily therapists to deal with quite a lot of accidents and circumstances. KT tape is utilized to the pores and skin in a particular sample, which helps to carry the pores and skin and create house between the muscle tissues and fascia. This can assist to cut back ache, enhance circulation, and promote therapeutic.
KT tape is created from a skinny, stretchy materials that’s latex-free and hypoallergenic. It’s also waterproof, so it may be worn throughout train or different actions. KT tape is often utilized to the pores and skin in a “Y” or “I” sample, with the ends of the tape anchored to the pores and skin. The tape is then stretched and utilized to the affected space, with the stress being adjusted to supply the specified degree of help.