How to use Sport Kinesiology Tape, when to use it, and its advantages

1. How to use

Preparation before use

Cleaning the skin: Make sure there is no oil, sweat or lotion on the taping area, and shave off excess body hair if necessary to enhance adhesion.

Cut the tape: Cut according to the size of the target area, and round the edges to prevent the tape from rolling up or falling off.

Taping steps

Anchor point fixation: Attach one end of the tape (anchor point) to the skin without tension, and apply tension to the rest of the tape as needed (usually natural tension or medium tension).

Sweep and fit: Use your fingers or palms to sweep and press along the direction of the tape 5 times to ensure that the tape fits the skin completely.

Special parts taping:

Knee stability: Use the "O-type + claw-type" taping method to relieve pain and promote circulation.
Calf force: Tape from the anchor point at the bottom of the heel to the knee pit to enhance the push-off action

Precautions

The taping time should not exceed 24 hours to avoid prolonged pressure on the skin.
Tape at least 1 hour before exercise to ensure that the body adapts.

2. Applicable time

Prevention before exercise

Tape before high-intensity exercise such as squats, running, and weightlifting to prevent muscle strain and joint injury.

Support during exercise
Continuously provide muscle support to reduce the risk of fatigue and cramps (such as jumping and dancing movements).

Recovery after exercise

Relieve muscle soreness and promote blood circulation and lymphatic return.

Auxiliary treatment of injuries

Auxiliary repair of acute or chronic injuries such as sprains, tendonitis, and arthritis.

3. Advantages

Promote blood circulation and lymphatic return

Elastic tape increases the interstitial space of tissues through micro-tension and accelerates the discharge of metabolic waste.

Reduce swelling and inflammation

Taping the knee joint, plantar fasciitis and other parts can reduce edema and inflammatory response.

Provide dynamic support

Does not restrict joint movement, while enhancing muscle contraction ability and improving joint stability.

Breathable and comfortable

Highly elastic cotton or silicone material fits the skin and is suitable for long-term wear.

Accelerated recovery

Clinical studies have shown that the combination of Kinesio Tape and exercise therapy can shorten recovery time (e.g., tenosynovitis, runner’s knee)