Kinesio Tape (K-T Tape) is light weight with adhesive backing. The tape has the ability to stretch when held by either end of the tape to apply on the injured area that is being working on. The tension on the tape varies on the injury at hand.
Taping will not weaken the area it may actually prevent injury and you almost feel as if you're wearing nothing yet you can feel the support. The results I get are amazing!
Kinesio Tape can stay on the body from 3 to 5 days. Showering will not weaken the tape and can be patted dry after the showers completed.
Some of the injuries that Kinesio Taping is used for are carpal tunnel syndrome, spinal disc herniation, frozen shoulder, shoulder injuries, low back pain, hamstring and quadriceps injuries, stabilizing the ankle, shin splints, plantar fasciitis and much more.
You may have seen during Olympic Games Broadcasts, athletes wearing K-T Tape. The athlete’s muscles, ligaments and tendons are being over used, causing a weakness that can result as a serious injury. Kinesio Taping enables the athlete/dancer or repetitive motion client, (one who is typing or using a mouse), to continue their activity free of pain. Without the support of the tape people tend to resort to necessary surgery or harmful steroids.
How long does it take to have the tape applied? Depending on the issue it can take up to one half an hour.

