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| What is Kinesio Tex Gold? Kinesio® Tex Tape Gold™ has taken the rehabilitation and sports medicine world by storm! This amazing elastic therapeutic tape was developed by Dr. Kenzo Kase over 35 years ago in Japan. Since then, Kinesio® Tex Tape Gold™ has become the standard for therapeutic and rehabilitative taping. • Made from a gentle cotton fiber strip • Features a 100% medical grade acrylic adhesive • Totally latex free • Does not limit range of motion • 3-5 day wear time to conserve tape and save money • Creates a lifting effect which improves circulation and relieves pain • Tension on tape has the ability to relax or stimulate muscles |
| What is the Kinesio® Taping Method? Cornerstones of the Kinesio® Taping Method: • Taping over and around muscles in order to assist and give support or to prevent over-contraction. • Applying stretch to the tape or to the target area in order to create space under the skin and create the desired effect on the musculature. • Affecting change in deeper layers of fascia by manipulating the skin and muscle. • Creating space underneath the skin to improve circulation and lymphatic drainage. • Utilizing a number of corrective techniques to promote correct muscle and joint function • Pain relief by targeting the pain and the source of the pain • Utilizing single “I” strips or modifications in the shape of an “X,” “Y” or other specialized shapes • Applying base of tape with no tension to create pull towards the base |
 | Click on the thumbnail to enlarge. This diagram illustrates how KinesioTex works. |
| Muscle Relaxtion Apply tape from the end of the muscle to the beginning (Insertion to Origin) Used to relax tired or overused muscles (therapy) | VS | Muscle Facilitation Apply tape from the beginning of the muscle to the end(Origin to Insertion) Used to stimulate weak or underused muscles (rehabilitation) |
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| Click here to view a detailed explanation of the Kineso Taping Method |