Kinesiology tape can help treat injuries, but make sure you know what you’re doing before using it.

Kinesiology tape may also help manage pain, which is why 67 percent of healthcare professionals use the tool, according to a 2021 survey of more than 1,000 athletic trainers, sports physical ...

Cut one 10-inch strip of tape. Round off the ends. Sit on a bench, knee bent to 90 degrees. Peel the first inch of tape. Secure below your inner knee, on the upper part of your calf muscle.

Kinesiology tape has been on the market since the 1980’s, invented by Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine Kenzo Kase in Japan. Kinesiology Tape started to gain attention after international recent ...

“Kinesiology tape is generally very safe, but should be avoided if you have an open wound, infection that needs monitoring, or if you are allergic to the adhesive,” says Dr. Yuen.

KT Tape Pro pre-cut strips are a favorite of runners and physical therapists who want to apply or reapply kinesiology tape quickly. “KT-Tape Pro is what we use with our athletes at the Olympic ...

The days of white athletic tape have, it seems, spooled to an end, making way for a new era marked by color and distinctive shapes. Call it the era of kinesiology therapeutic sports tape.

So what exactly is kinesiology tape, and how can it benefit golfers? Dr. Eli Rogers, PT, DPT, is TPI Certified and serves on the KT Sports Medicine Advisory Panel.

Kinesiology tape, or KT tape, is a helpful tool that can be used to ease runner's knee pain, but it's not as simple as tearing off a few neon green strips, sticking them on your leg, ...

Kinesiology tape is commonly used around areas that have joints like the knee, shoulder, lower back and wrists. “Kinesiology tape works by pulling the skin away from the connective tissues to ...