What Is Kinesiology Tape?
Kinesiology refers to the study of movement. Kinesio tape, as it’s often called, got its name because it is used to aid muscle movement. It’s a thin, flexible tape that is meant to relieve pain, reduce swelling and inflammation, and provide support to joints and muscles.
K-tape was originally developed as a way to enhance athletic performance. But Dorney says you don’t have to be an elite athlete to enjoy its benefits.
“I use it in the high school setting to aid in the healing process, after an athlete has an acute injury, or to relieve pain from a chronic injury,” Dorney explains. “Acute and chronic injuries can cause swelling and inflammation of the muscles and tissues of the affected area, and the use of k-tape can help alleviate pain in both types of injuries.”
K-tape was originally developed as a way to enhance athletic performance. But Dorney says you don’t have to be an elite athlete to enjoy its benefits.