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Sports Med BlogWhat Is KT Tape?
What Is KT Tape?We've all had some sort of injury that caused us pain, discomfort, or otherwise impeded our ability to function normally. Most of us reach for pain killers. Some of us get a brace for additional support. Now there's a solution that works like both of them combined and is more convenient than wearing a bulky brace. KT Tape offers relief from pain by providing better circulation as well as the support that braces offer, with features that make it the next big thing in exercise and injury management.
Better Than A Brace, Lasts Longer Than A PillKT tape is designed to provide around the clock treatment to an injury. Once applied, this lightweight tape relieves pain and pressure, offers additional support, and speeds recovery. The tape is designed to be applied and left on for several days and is waterproof to help users avoid the difficulty of keeping it dry in the shower. It's already being used by athletes the world over and now athletic enthusiasts and even those who aren't regular exercisers are discovering how beneficial KT Tape really is. How It WorksKT Tape is an elastic, adhesive therapy tape designed to mimic the elasticity of human skin to offer superior comfort and response. It's cotton fabric weave allows moisture to escape, to you don't get a rash and so the adhesive doesn't dissolve, ensuring that it stays on for days unless you choose to remove it sooner. It's highly durable and is designed to let you live your life like you would without it. You can continue to exercise or engage in your normal physical activity without fear of your tape coming off thanks to the specially formulated medical grade adhesive. KT Tape is applied along muscles, ligaments and tendons to provide strong external support, prevent injury, and speed recovery of existing injuries. Essentially, KT Tape helps lighten the load borne by injured tissue, allowing it to recover more quickly by avoiding further aggravation of the injured site. KT Tape isn't just for existing injuries though, it also prevents them by adding the support of a brace without limiting your mobility in any way. Try It YourselfNo matter how much we tell you about KT Tape and no matter how well we explain the science, you'll not understand fully until you try it yourself. Get KT Tape, watch the taping instructional videos they provide and take KT Tape out for a trial run in your most grueling exercise routine. See the improvement for yourself. Add new comment
Surprising New Use For Kinesiology Tape
Kinesiology Tape Now Used In Pediatric TherapyKinesiology tape for toddlers? It may sound a bit strange at first, but this treatment is increasing in popularity. As this article points out, toddlers are particularly challenging patients when it comes to therapy sessions. They may not understand verbal directions and often won't repeatedly perform a task that causes pain or discomfort, regardless of whether or not it is good for them in the long run. How Kinesiology Taping Helps Young PatientsKinesiology taping is currently being used to help treat a wide range of muscular and postural conditions in very young patients. Among these conditions are toe clawing, hemiplegia, hypotonia, torticullis, and joint hypermobility to name just a few. Some conditions can worsen or cause other problems if left untreated, so kinesiology tape offers a unique solution to a difficult problem in that respect. Meeting the NeedKinesiology tape producers are recognizing this trend and have begun to provide taping solutions suitable for young patients. Among the many available brands on the market, Performtex was the first to produce a tape designed specifically for small children. This tape is commonly referred to as "monkey tape", due to the print which features a cartoon monkey and flowers. One of the more affordable tapes on the market, it's special adhesive offers pain-free removal, but is also durable enough to survive toddler life. The popular SpiderTech brand has also produced a kinesiology tape suitable for children. Labeled "SpiderTech Gentle" this tape is easy to remove and is designed for anyone with sensitive skin. Though not designed specifically for children, the non-irritating adhesive and pre-cut strips make for easy application and proper sizing for smaller patients. What's Next?As the use of kinesiology tape grows, so will the types of tape offered. These two brands are leading the way in kinesiology tape for pediatrics. As the field broadens, expect to see more innovations in pediatric taping as well as expansions to serve other specialty populations. When't the best time to exercise?
Do you often ask yourself if you should exersice in the morning before work or in the evening after work? It seems this is a common dilemma for the majority of folks who are balancing the demands of family, work, staying healthy, and trying to leave some time for entertainment. In a recent Q&A by syndicated columnist Dr. Donohue, a 42 year old man askded Donohue if he was getting the most out of his 5 day a week morning exercise when he spends the rest of his day sitting at his desk doing accounting work. Sitting is generally not goodAccoding to Donohue, prolonged inactivity does reduce the benefits from exercising. It raises the level of triglycerides in the blood, suppresses the production of HDL - the good cholesterol and interferes with glucose (blood sugar) utiliztion which causes a rise in blood sugar, increases the likelihood of a large belly and a rise in blood pressure. Get up!Take breaks, walk around, do situps, stretches, pushups on the floor while watching TV, walk the dog. Just remember, the more you sit, the worse it is for you. testWho Motivates You to Run?
I love running with friends, but the 5:30 am schedule is not motivating. I am most often motivated by the persistence and mutual benefit of running with my dog. By persistence I mean, she loves to run and reminds me everyday, as she does the dance under her leash. By “mutual benefit”, I mean that it is clearly good for me to get a run in, and left to my own devices, I may not make it a priority. Dog expert, Cesar Milan, says dogs need regular exercise, discipline and affection if we want them to behave well. I have found it to be true – regular exercise makes for a dog the family enjoys. If you run with your dog, it is important to talk to your vet first to make sure your dog can handle the exercise. Some things to discuss: For Your Dog’s Benefit Temperature. As hot as we get when we run, consider that your dog is wearing a fur coat and cannot sweat. Dogs’ only cooling mechanism is to pant, drawing cool air into their body. Cool water and ice will help them cool off. But don’t run a dog in conditions that are too hot. Surface. Make sure the surface is gentle on their feet. Hot asphalt, tiny rocks and other sharp debris injure their bare feet. For Your Benefit Know the dog’s triggers. I am alert for cats, squirrels and other dogs that may cause Asoka to lurch and pull me unexpectedly. She has learned to ignore these, but it took some training. For Other Runners’ Benefit Clean up after your dog. It is inevitable: dogs do business when they exercise. Bring enough bags to clean up after him. It is frustrating to have to clean poo out of new running shoes, so please be considerate of other runners.
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