Kinesio Classic Tape

My mom took a kinesiology taping class for continuing credits and introduced me to this tape. It's both supportive and has the best stick of everything I've tried so far. This stuff really sticks for days with showers, sweat, changing clothes and bed sheets at night. That being said, if you frequently want to take it off and reapply, it can irritate your skin. Be prepared to leave it on, which is generally the goal. The tape fabric is on the thicker and stronger end of the spectrum as far as kinesiology tape goes. I've found it to be very supportive and helpful for ankle, knee and connective tissue recovery. I get a good 3-5 days or more from one taping, which saves time and money in the long run. There are plenty of PT videos to demonstrate good taping techniques. I recommend watching a few for reference. (I've seen folks on Amazon with videos where they touch the sticky part of the tape, so it's no wonder people can't get any tape to stick using that method.) If you're not use to taping, it's awkward at first getting it on right, but eventually gets easier with practice. (A less expensive, less sticky tape can be used to practice if you need to get your technique down first. That will save money and skin removal if you try several times in one sitting. It's especially challenging when you're twisting in funny positions and trying to see what you're doing.) In short, to get the most bang out of your buck, wash your hands and skin first and let everything completely dry. Leaving at least 1.75 - 2" at each end that is applied without stretch prevents the tape from wanting to recoil at the ends, which will keep it in on longer. (The tape is 2" wide for reference.) Apply without touching the sticky part at all, this makes a huge difference. This can be achieved by not pulling off all the paper backing at once. Hold the tape with the paper still on the sticky part as you apply. Fold the tape to crease the paper and tear / break the paper at the crease. Start from around 2" from one end (or the middle) and remove the paper from the inside out. Hold it at the end with the paper backing still on and peel sections as you lay them down (Watch a video to see this). If you apply multiple strips get them on at the same time so everything stays clean (residue free) and dry. And finally, lightly and vigorously rub the applied tape with the paper just removed (printed side glides better than shiny side) to create some friction and heat so the tape adheres better to the skin. Take care not to catch the edges of the tape when rubbing. You can round the corners when you first cut your strips to help from catching an edge later. Blot the tape dry with a towel out of the shower rather than rub it.

I tried another brand first which was precut and somehow it gave me a bad rash. While the one my PT used never gave me a rash. Then I checked the brand and bought the same. It works like a charm and doesn’t give me a rash

I bought Kenesion Tex Classic tape to help me with my Plantar Fasciitis. I bought KT TAPE PRO Synthetic Elastic Kinesiology 20 Pre-Cut 10-Inch Strips at the same time; Kenesio was less expensive and I figured I would "practice" with it before using the more expensive KT. So I started with the Kinesio... for two 'treatments' or wraps. I have to say that I like the Kinesio better than the KT. First, it just seems to provide better support. Second, I used the Kinesio twice for almost a week each time with no allergies, skin problems, etc. However, after using the KT after the first time, for less than time than the Kinesio, my skin was all dried out and peeling in a number of areas so it seems that there is something in the adhesive that my foot didn't like. And last, the KT did not stay on my foot as long as the Kinesio did. Bottom line, I would buy the Kinesio again. If you use the Kinesio, remember to round off the corners; it will stay on much longer. 90 degree corners will start to come off a lot faster than rounded edges. The KT was nice in that it came with rounded corners. ( I used the KT as the pattern for rounding my Kinesio tape.) The taping did seem to help lessen the pain of the fasciitis and allow me to spend more time on my feet. I watched several videos before deciding on how to tape it and tried a couple of different patterns before finding one that worked best for me. I also purchased a night splint and heel inserts and the overall treatments seems to help unless I do more than normal standing or walking.

I first experienced kinesio taping at physical therapy. I have been recovering from ligament strain and stiff neck/trapezius for several weeks now and finally decided to try therapy. I was shocked when after the first taping, (by the end of the day) my trapezius were looser than they'd been for weeks! And the swelling in the back of my neck finally started to subside. So I read all about taping, how to apply (insertion to origin, vs. origin to insertion), and all about the stretch factor. My husband and I both have backgrounds in personal training so it all made perfect sense to me. My concern was whether this would work as well as the tape my physical therapist applied. So I instructed my husband how to apply it for me, and the beneficial effects were equivalent. The only thing that subtracted a star is that it did not stick quite as well. The professional tape would last about 4-5 days (through showers and all), and this tape lasts about 3-4 days. So I lose about a day with this tape, but I can definitely live with that. I do recommend learning how this works before using it. I have always been an anatomy/physiology buff (I read Gray's Anatomy for fun), so I can see the importance of applying it correctly. It's not really hard if you just read up on it a little. Try doing some internet searching using keywords, "kinesio taping, muscle origin/insertion, etc. That'll take you to some informative sites. The instructions that come with the tape are not very detailed. Bottom line, I'm very happy with the product and would've given five stars if I hadn't experienced the quality of the pro tape first.

This is the name brand version of kinetic tape. I works well, but I have found lower cost competitors that are half the price

because as a scientist (orthopaedics to boot!), I couldn't see how this could provide any benefit. Even some of my biomechanic friends were skeptical but when I had a severe case of 'tennis elbow" (lateral epicondylitis for those interested) in my dominant arm, my occupational therapist used this tape. It really does work-taking just enough mechanical strain off the inflamed muscles and tendons to help calm things down-that, of course, helped with pain as well. It is critical that you know how to apply it properly to get the most benefit...it is not an ace bandage! It is not to prevent movement in a joint which is the point of a big wrap but rather to take a mechanical load off the injured tissues. If you have had a wrap by a pro before or understand anatomy and kinesiology (the science of musculoskeletal movement), the tape can be applied at home. There are a few tricks but ultimately the way to do it is to figure out which movement is painful and then use the tape to support that movement. It also helps to add some stretch to the tape application, for example...to protect the major muscle group running from the mid-region of my right forearm to my elbow, the tape was applied over my 2 middle fingers (cut 2 holes) first with my wrist in a fully flexed position (arm on the table hand and fingers pointing to the ceiling) the tape was stretched to reach about 5-6 inches behind my wrist, then my hand was forced down so that the tape was taut , then pressed to stick. The tape then was gently stretched up my arm and around the outside (lateral) of my elbow to about 2 inches above the elbow in a straight, unflexed position. Remember to curve the corners of the ends of the tape with scissors to prevent the corners from lifting ( the sharp corners catch on everything, which significantly lessens the wear time). Also, don't take the paper backing completely off at first, in the example given above, stretch the tape slightly about 6 inches below the finger holes, which are 2-3 inches from the end of the tape (wish I could draw a picture for you!) and work with that part only, placing the tape over the fingers and firmly sticking to the palm, btw it really helps to remove any lotions or oils natural to your skin with an alcohol wipe) then when that is completely stuck down slowly work the paper off as you firmly press the tape down while moving it up the arm and laterally around the elbow. Hope this helps!

This product provided sufficient support for my plantar fasciitis however it does not stick on the ends for very long. They start to curl or detach shortly after you apply it. I followed all the recommended instructions to clean and dry the application area and vigorously rubbing the tape after you apply it to activate the adhesive. I also positioned the tape on my foot exactly as instructed by the manufacturer. This brand of cotton tape did not have as much stretch as the synthetic KT Tape Pro and I found that this tape actually caused pain in other parts of my foot. I do like that the backing for the tape has measurement lines on it so you are able to cut off exactly the right amount you want without wasting any. I have found that the KT Tape Pro (different manufacturer) works better for me than Kineseo Tex cotton tape, although it is a more expensive. It has a similar issue with adhesion on the ends but I had a lot more success with it than this brand. I will be switching back to that one if I need to buy tape again. It also comes in pre-cut strips on a roll which makes it easier to work with. If you suffer from plantar fasciitis and are looking for an alternative to taping, the Brown Medical Sol Step works much better for me and is a lot less maintenance. It is an arch support that slips on and has a gel pad on the bottom. There are mixed reviews but I tried it anyway and am very pleased. I ordered one for each foot and have used them for about two weeks. I like them so much I will be ordering another set.

My therapist introduced me to this tape. I did aquatic therapy until Obama care put a short limit on my visits, but at the end of each visit, one of the therapy assistants would tape me in areas my therapist recommended after working with me and using different muscles, etc. I could tell the difference immediately. Now I put it on myself, taping the knees, ankles or have my sister put it on my back. It seems to hold the muscles in place for a bit and keeps the spasms from coming right back up. I can not administer it as well as the therapy folks do, but its better than nothing. I highly recommend it and suggest you invest in a can of the Tuffner Pre-tape to help it stay in place longer. With or without the spray, mine does not stay on as well as it used to, but I am sure I don't put it on exactly right I buy two rolls at a time. My spine may be the worst spine in history, well lets just say its a bad one and nothing relieves my pain completely. I have a chronic, incurable spinal disease, so I have to accept that, but I try every non-drug pain aid I can find, and this is a good one.

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comprato un po' per curiosità un po' per cercare di risolvere un problema di sciatica....il prodotto si incolla bene alla pelle ed offre una buona tenuta l'ho usato per alleviare il dolore dovuto all'infiammazione del nervo sciatico..ovviamente l'ho usato in associazione a massaggi fisioterapici per sciogliere una lieve contrattura lombare buon prodotto con buona tenuta anche dopo la doccia...ovviamente un fisioterapista lo sa posizionare in modo corretto

The tape does not work the way it should. Dont buy this. It keeps coming off unlike other tape l have bought. Waste of money. It does not even deserve one star

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