KINESIO TAPING
New clients must book their first kinesio taping session online
Kinesio tape can be included with any session for an additional $20.00. Let me know before we begin if you’d like this option. Then, it will be applied near the end of the session.
What is Kinesio Taping?
In October 2015, I took part in an online introduction class to Kinesio taping, short for Kinesiology, and I learned a little about this interesting healthcare modality. Thus, I furthered my education in Sept. 2016 with a full day of a hands-on kinesio taping class in Kalispell, MT. As a result, I studied the newest research and of course learned how to apply tape for specific outcomes – like pain relief, resolving bruises, reducing swelling and edema, and healing scars.
Kinesio taping was developed by a Japanese chiropractor named Dr. Kenzo Kase in 1973. To clarify, the color of the tape really doesn’t mean anything. It’s a light elastic cotton blend, water resistant (a waterproof style is available), and can be worn for up to 5 days. I had my own experience with it a couple of years ago when I fell on the ice in my driveway. A local chiropractor applied a tape set to my ribs on one side, and it seemed to offer support and reduce the inflammation. Additionally, any area to be taped must be clean, free of lotion, and shaved if applicable. Yes guys, if you’d like your knee taped, and you’re relatively hairy, you’re gonna want to shave, or suffer greatly when removing the tape, haha! It’s important that the tape interacts with the skin, and not the hair.
What is the Purpose?
Similarily, I discovered the main purpose of kinesio taping is not to support or restrict muscle or joint movement. Its purpose is to actually reduce inflammation, edema, or swelling and assist in lymphatic drainage. Kinesio tape does this by lifting the skin away from what’s underneath: muscles, tendons, ligaments, etc. For the practitioner applying the tape, it falls into 4 categories: lymphatic, pain, joint, or muscle application.
The tension of the tape and whether or not the tissue below it is stretched, or flexed before an application is very important. Also, whether the Kinesio tape needs to have a “lift” or “recoil” effect must be considered before it is applied. Which direction would you want the tape to recoil? Therefore, these are all reasons why a solid knowledge of anatomy and physiology is very helpful to a successful outcome. Above all, I’m excited to offer this service at my massage therapy office in Kalispell, Mt. as an add-on to any table session.
Experience Kinesio Taping Today!
If you’re planning to come in for a taping session, it’s wise to prepare by having the area to be taped clean, dry, free from lotion, and shaved if applicable. I wasn’t great with the tape and scissors during 5th grade art class, but I think I’m gonna be awesome with them regarding healthcare!
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New clients must book their first session online