KT Tape Pro 20 Strip Synthetic Precut Kinesiology Tape

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KT Tape® products are Hypoallergenic, Latex-Free, Natural Rubber-Free! This means that our products have been designed and developed to contain fewer potential substances that can trigger allergic reactions. While our goal is to provide you products that won't cause any irritations, if you are known to have sensitive skin or prone to irritation, we recommend testing a small piece of KT Tape applied with no stretch on tougher skin such as the knee or forearm before utilizing our product line. Similarly, if you have an injury-prone area, you could tape up with the goal of injury prevention. (No guarantees here, but it usually doesn’t hurt.) KT TAPE PRO synthetic tape is precut and ready to apply right out of the box. Precut strips have rounded corners which help to prevent the corners from snagging on things or the edges fraying. Each roll contains 20 10-inch "I" strips. That's 16.6 feet of tape all 2 inches wide, for you mathletes out there. REFLECTIVE SAFETY DESIGN

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Need support that will endure your toughest workout? KT Tape Pro® is here for you. It has been designed to relieve pain and provide support where you need it, staying in place through multiple workouts. * KT Tape Pro® was created with performance in mind, to work in the harshest environments. It is the world's first 100% synthetic kinesiology tape, re-engineered with stronger adhesive, to outlast anything you can throw at it. First created in the 1970s, this flexible tape was designed to help improve mobility, reduce inflammation, and support joints, muscles, and tendons. Now, kinesiology tape has become a staple in the athletic arena used by professional athletes, everyday gym-goers, and those rehabilitating a body part. Taping has become more commonplace in a gym than less flexible support tools such as knee braces because of its convenience and versatility. It’s a special synthetic material which provides better support, lasts 4-7 days, and is waterproof. There are even reflective elements in the tape for added visibility. I used to have serious problems with shin splints, but that was because I took some bad advice and started using super big, motion control running shoes. Now it’s infrequent, but if I go a long time without running, I get minor shin pain during runs (especially on pavement.)Separately, keep in mind that removing kinesiology tape will likely affect your skin, since the adhesive is very strong. Make sure to read the removal instructions before yanking the tape off—some manufacturers recommend using baby oil to break down the adhesive before removal. Body Hair At the same time, it’s not a panacea for muscular health. In fact, it isn’t for everyone. We’re here to help you figure out whether kinesiology tape can help you support your muscles, improve circulation or prevent injury. We’ll also point you toward the best kinesiology tapes you can buy right now, from KT and other brands, based on expert advice from physical therapists who recommend the tape to their athletes.

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I’m not a doctor, so I can’t explain exactly how kinesiology tape works. My understanding is that the tape provides a gentle support for the skin surrounding your muscles, which increases your awareness of those muscles, which then makes your muscles and joints feel supported, even thought the thin tape does not look like something capable of supporting you!But, once the strips were applied, my shin felt awesome! I had a really good feeling about running! The pre-cut strips are a remarkable idea The tape can also inhibit certain muscles or facilitate others. Instead of immobilizing muscles and joints like athletic tape, kinesiology tape is stretchy, and runners can use that elasticity to adopt a stronger, healthier stride. “People who have shoulder or trap pain as they’re running tend to hike their shoulders up toward their ears,” says Denise Smith, PT and owner of Smith Physical Therapy + Running Academy. “We’ll tape down their shoulders. As their shoulder creeps up as they fatigue, that triggers a sensation of the tape pulling on the skin, so they relax their shoulders.” If you have been to a physical therapist or if you watch a lot of sports, you have probably seen Kinesiology Tape in use. Kinesiology tape is an extremely stretchy tape with strong adhesive. It is typically used to reduce swelling, provide muscle and joint support and/or comfort, and reduce pain. It is common to see it used in sports and physical therapy, where a healing or sore muscle is aided by the tape. The tape lifts the top layer of skin, which is believed to promote blood circulation, reduce inflammation, create more “space” for joints, and sometimes believed to increase performance. For most potential kinesiology users, the pre-cut and strip varieties have the edge over roll tape. But, as with most things, it really comes down to your individual needs and preferences. Best Overall Kinesiology Tape - SpiderTech Kinesiology Tape

KT TAPE PRO Synthetic Elastic Kinesiology 20 Pre-Cut 10-Inch KT TAPE PRO Synthetic Elastic Kinesiology 20 Pre-Cut 10-Inch

You won’t find a lot of scientific studies to support the validity of this tape, and for all I know, it could all be a placebo effect! But I find it very intriguing. Why people tape with KT Tape Even if you don’t have a specific, intense allergy, some adhesives may irritate sensitive skin. Several brands offer “gentle” tapes with weaker adhesives that are less likely to cause redness or swelling. In most cases, a piece of tape should last for a few days, up to a week. Most of these tapes are water-resistant so you will be able to shower after a run while wearing your tape, but it will likely weaken the adhesive. Unique to Theraband, their kinesiology tape uses a visual application guide to make the application easy and accurate. These XactStretch Indicators utilize printed shapes to ensure the correct stretch amounts, typically 25 to 50 percent. They appear as hexagons and get bigger as you stretch them to the appropriate length. Additionally, included directions make it easy to apply the tape. This physio tape is available in ten color varieties, designed to support muscles and joints without limiting the range of motion.Dynamic tape can be thought of more as having a much stronger mechanical influence,” said Pester. “This type of tape can help unload tendons and provide additional support to painful muscles while still providing a full range of motion.” When you tune into any athletic competition, it is almost inevitable that you will see someone sporting strips of kinesiology tape in nifty patterns on some part of their body. Whether it's being worn on an Olympic swimmer or high school soccer player, kinesiology tape has made a name in sports as a therapeutic and preventive aid.