| Today's hype about using Athletic Tape is no joke, | | | | Generally it is applied in wave patterns which align to |
| especially when it's been proven to reduce the risk of | | | | support the ligaments and joints. A good quality |
| injury. Various styles of sports tapes have been used | | | | Kinesiology Athletic Tape should remain applied for 3-5 |
| by top Athletes all over the world. Today every locker | | | | days without needing to be replaced. It does not |
| room in every corner of the world should carry it as a | | | | require a physician to do this; however it is |
| first aid supply. | | | | recommended to be applied by one. Typically physical |
| Normal athletic taping methods include taping down | | | | therapists, sports trainers, and chiropractors see many |
| various tendons and muscles for added support. This | | | | patients who can benefit from Kinesio Tape. |
| helps to relieve sore and injured ligaments or bones. By | | | | Athletic Tape can also be a bit restrictive; this is why |
| helping to prevent injury, Athletic Adhesive Tape relies | | | | pro athletes like pre wrap, which is used to protect and |
| on a white cloth backing. This is what provides the | | | | provide free movement and breathing to the skin. By |
| structured support to aching muscles and joints in case | | | | applying this style of under wrap before the tape, |
| injury were to occur. | | | | adhesives which normally stick to the skin are now |
| Another type of Athletic Tape is called "Kinesio Tape". | | | | met with a protective barrier. |
| It has been the latest craze with Professional and | | | | These are just a few reasons Professional Athletes |
| Olympic Athletes alike for several reasons. First of all, | | | | are taping their bodies before every practice and |
| it's thinner than regular tape, which makes it much | | | | game. Sports injuries can be reduced by using the |
| easier to place over slightly stretched skin and | | | | different varieties of Athletic Adhesive Tapes on the |
| muscles. Doing this helps to promote healing without | | | | market. Don't get caught off guard when the time |
| straining the muscle by using the subtle elastic | | | | comes. Be prepared to play hard and play safe by |
| properties of the tape itself. Second, it can be worn for | | | | stocking adequate supplies of these essential first aid |
| several days at a time which reduces the amount of | | | | items. |
| time spent taping. | | | | |
