In October 2013, I was presenting at the IronMan Triathlon Sports Medicine Conference and was asked about the differences between the various Kinesiology Tapes (K-Tapes) on the market. A common misconception is that all tapes ‘are about the same’....
Ever have a patient experience a decrease in pain* and improved range of motion after their last adjustment but the muscles tightened and range of motion diminished shortly after? Then you treat them again and the same cycle happens over and...
Kinesiology tape (K-tape) is gaining popularity with healthcare providers, patients, and athletes. I have used K-tape for more than 10 years, but it wasn’t until the 2008 summer Olympics that my patients started requesting that I use K-tape as a...
I was at lunch the other day with my medical biller. I am not her only client and she has a long list of specialties that she serves. I found out over salads that she has been suffering with lower back pain* for two to three years. When she asked...
Kinesiology tape is an elastic tape made of tightly woven elasticated cotton (97%) and nylon (3%) fibres. The glue on the tape is acrylic, highly durable and waterproof so tape can be worn for up to a week withstanding vigorous movement,...
