The aim of kinesiology taping is to improve circulation, give support to muscles, aid healing, and help avoid injury or further injury
What are the advantages of taping muscles?
Advantages of Kinesiology Tape- Provides support to sore muscles.
- Supports injuries as they heal.
- Lengthening the effects of physical therapy.
- Supplying relief for swelling.
Does kinesiology tape assist with healing?
Tape supports the body’s natural healing process by microscopically lifting layers of skin This microscopic lifting action supports the muscles and tissues, assists your lymphatic system to drain excess fluid and reduce swelling. The benefits are, unlike traditional athletic tape, that it doesn’t restrict mobility.
How long does it take kinesiology tape to work?
The tape can usually stay in place for upto two or three days even while showering or exercising. Positive results are reported to be felt within 24 hours for many people who use kinesiology tape.
What do the colour of Kinesiology Tape mean?
The shades of Blue are purely suppose to have the effect of cooling and easing. Blue tapes are often used for inflammations or swellings. Red and Pink ,In contrast to blue, are bolder colours and are again, suppose to have an activating and warming effect.
However, the Colour of kinesiology tape doesn’t matter.
There is no physical or chemical difference between the colours. Different colours were developed purely to be compatible with colour therapy. The beige was created for minimal visibility and the black was only created after many people requested it.
Evidence shows that the colour of kinesiology tape has no effect on athletic performance, muscle strength, or neuromuscular function in healthy adults.