What is it?
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Kinesiology Taping was developed in 1970 as an alternative to traditional athletic taping, and was designed to allow more freedom of movement and also assist in the healing of damaged tissue.
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This type of taping has not been designed as a "stand alone" treatment and is aimed to be used alongside other forms of physical therapies.
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The tape can be applied to various parts of the body and is designed to be on the area for 3-5 days. It provides support for weak or injured muscles without affecting the normal range of movement.
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If correctly applied, Kinesiology Taping can help alleviate pain and encourages the healing of swelling by lifting the skin, creating more space and therefore better drainage and a decrease in inflammation.
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This type of tape can be applied with or without stretch and so the amount of stabilisation will vary depending on the condition.
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What are the Benefits?
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1. Help return muscles to their normal function
2. Reduces swelling
3. Reduction of pain
4. Improves range of movement
5. Client can remain active with tape applied
6. Speeds up recovery process following injury
7. Helps prevent injury
8. Allows muscles to relax
9. Improves blood flow
10. Provides support for weak muscles
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How will I use it?
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If I feel you could benefit from taping and if we have identified an area of need, then I will use this at the end of a treatment at no extra charge.
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If a client has an event coming up and feels an issue arise, then a short appointment can be booked just for the application of the tape. This will be charged at £15 .
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I will be using Rock Tape which come in a variety of cool colours which you can choose yourself!
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