Services - Kinesio Taping
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Kinesio Taping is the fastest growing taping technique in the world. It was used extensively during the 2008 Beijing Olympics and both Serena Williams and Justine Henin were wearing it during the final of the Australian Open in January 2010.
At Lisburn Physiotherapy and Sports Injury Clinic, all our Physiotherapists are qualified in applying Kinesio Tape and over the past years since using the technique have seen just incredible results with immediate effect.
The Kinesio Taping technique was developed by Dr. Kenzo Kase in Japan over 25 yrs ago. Dr. Kase had been searching for a sports taping method to assist in the healing of traumatised tissue. He found that standard taping techniques, such as athletic taping and strapping, provided muscle and joint support, however, they reduced range of motion, did not support the fascia and, in many cases, inhibited the actual healing process of traumatised tissue.
Kinesio Taping's key differentiator is its ability to aid the lymphatic and muscle systems, while supporting joints and muscles.
Some features of Kinesio Tape are:
- 100% cotton and latex free
- Elasticity of up to 30-40% from resting length
- Medical grade, heat sensitive acrylic adhesive
- Allows the skin to breathe
- Thickness and weight approximates that of skin
- Easily tolerated
- Allows range of motion and does not restrict like conventional athletic tape
- Elastic properties support and reduce muscle fatigue
- Facilitated myofascial release and improves lymphatic flow - in turn reducing pain and swelling
- Can be worn for several days (3-5) without re-application
- Cost effective patient management (6-10 applications per roll)
Conditions Treated
Kinesio treats a wide variety of conditions due to its ability to alleviate pain, reduce inflammation, relax the muscles, enhance performance and facilitate rehabilitation while supporting muscles in movement.
Kinesio Tape can assist many conditions including:
| TMJ Dysfunction | Low Back Sprain/Strain |
| Headaches (tension) | Sacroiliac Sprain/Strain |
| Whiplash | Piriformis Syndrome |
| Torticollis | Quadriceps Strain |
| Shoulder Impingement/Subluxation | Toe Cramps |
| Rotator Cuff Tear | Sprained Ankle |
| Bicipital Tendonitis | Meniscus Tear (minor) |
| Tennis/Golfers Elbow | Osteoarthritis of Knee |
| Compartment Syndrome | Calf Cramps |
| Shin Splints | Plantar Fasciitis |
| Foot Drop | Bunions |
| Herniated Disk | Post Operative/Traumatic Oedema |
| Sciatica | Hamstring Strain |
| De Quervains | Bells Palsy |
| Thoracic Outlet Syndrome | Headaches (Migraine) |
| Trigger Finger | Tinnitis (SCM cause) |
| Frozen Shoulder |