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KT Tape
Many people who struggle with aches, pain and stiffness due to injury or soreness in muscles, ligaments and tendons use Kinesiology Therapeutic Tape, or KT Tape. If you prioritize living an active lifestyle but are limited due to pain, KT Tape may be your solution. This specialized sports tape can offer pain reduction without compromising on movement. Find KT Tape in-store or online at CVS.
What Is KT Tape?
KT Tape is a lightweight, flexible sports tape made to provide external support to your body. The special adhesive and elastic material allow for longer wear times, increased mobility and more comfort compared to other sports tape. KT Tape can be used for a variety of injuries to help reduce pain and soreness and improve range of motion and function.
You can purchase KT Tape in pre-cut strips or as one long roll. Depending on your areas of injury, you may find it useful to use the pre-cut strips, especially for smaller regions with less surface area to cover, such as knees, elbows, wrists and ankles. For larger areas, such as the back, shoulders or hamstrings, the long roll allows you to cut the exact length you need. There's even a KT Tape option that helps prevent blisters.
KT Tape also offers two different types of material: cotton (KT Tape Original) and synthetic (KT Tape Pro). The former lasts 1 to 3 days, adds good support and is comfortable, whereas the latter lasts 4 to 7 days, adds slightly better support and is waterproof.
What Is KT Tape Used For?
When KT tape is applied, it can offer a number of potential benefits. One of those benefits is the ability to provide pain relief and decrease swelling in some cases. But many athletes use it to help stabilize the muscles without constricting motion. Many runners use the tape for problems like shin splints, knee pain, swelling, Achilles pain, and general muscle pain. The tape comes in a range of colors, and you might find various styles to suit your individual needs. For example, some KT tape is made especially for the shoulders or knees, while other formats are designed for general muscle areas.
How to Apply KT Tape
The effectiveness of KT tape often depends on how it is applied. For shin splints, it should be taped just below the outside of the knee to the base of the big toe, with additional strips applied over the shin laterally where it hurts. For knee pain, two strips can be placed on the quad muscle, and two down the right and left of the kneecap in a teardrop shape. When it comes to muscle pain, use two strips to border the area where it hurts. Read the directions carefully before applying KT tape to ensure proper application. With some practice and an understanding of how to use KT tape effectively, you may notice improved muscle function, less pain, and the ability to run, walk, or jog freely.
How Does KT Tape Work?
KT Tape works through its durable elastic material and formulated adhesive to reduce pain and improve tolerance to activity, whether it's daily tasks or strenuous workouts. First, KT Tape's stretchy and durable product helps you move naturally while providing external proprioceptive feedback. This proprioceptive feedback is what helps your body know where and how it needs to move, improving your biomechanics and reducing the risk of injury or re-injury. Second, the adhesive on KT Tape provides a gentle pull on the skin from the tissues underneath. This helps increase blood flow, which ultimately aids in reducing inflammation and fluid buildup caused by injury. Oxygen and other nutrients are able to reach injured tissues better for quicker recovery periods.
What Does KT Tape Do?
KT Tape provides drug-free pain relief, helps reduce inflammation, increases biomechanical awareness and proprioception and supports weak or injured tissues, including muscles, ligaments and tendons. Apply KT Tape to ankles, knees, shoulders, elbows, wrists or anywhere else you might have pain during movement. Use KT Tape for knee support to help avoid the need for other knee support products or pain-relieving creams.