Have you ever seen an athlete with that weird looking tape on their knee, shoulder or ankle?
Well that tape is called Kinesio tape!
Kinesio tape is currently being used to change muscle tone, move lymphatic fluids, correct movement patterns, and improve posture.
When the tape is placed properly on an injury it lifts the skin and creates more space between the skin and the muscle. That allows the lymphatic fluid to drain easier. It also can relieve pressure from compressed nerve receptors.
Meaning.... It can help pain from injuries!
This tape not only helped me after a rotator cuff injury from volleyball, but millions of athletes on all levels. The best thing about it is its simplicity with no adverse side effects. The ability to use it to relieve pain and to prevent injury is incredible.
You can find this tape online or at local sporting good stores.
To learn a little more on Kinesio Tape refer to this link.
http://www.medicinenet.com/kinesio_tape/article.htm
Enjoy!!
Have a great day!
Sincerely,
Leslie Faust
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