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What is
the Difference
between Kinesio Taping ®
and the other
taping techniques?
Today, there are many therapy choices to address problems
involving patients and athletes. Many of the more popular choices
are devices that give direct stabilization and support to the affected
area. These devices do a good job of temporarily decreasing symptoms
and pain, but the side effects may outweigh the advantages.
Some devices reduce circulation causing muscles not
to receive the much needed blood flow and thereby negatively affecting
the clinical condition. Others restrict the natural range of motion,
inhibiting overall performance and comfort. These major side effects
are eliminated when using the Kinesio Taping Method.
There
are 3 main taping techniques recognized here in North America:
White Athletic Taping, McConnell Taping Technique, and Kinesio Taping
Technique.
White Althetic Taping
White athletic taping technique is
the most common in North America. White athletic tape is extremely
rigid and requires a pre wrap prior to application. It is used for
acute and preventative injuries. Left on for a short period of time,
typically applied immediately prior to an activity and taken off
immediately thereafter. This technique causes skin irritation due
to moisture entrapment, high latex content, skin compression, joint
compression and muscle compression. No rehabilitative purposes or
benefits are gained from this tape.
McConnell Taping Technique
McConnell Taping is a bracing or strapping technique
using a super-rigid, cotton mesh highly adhesive tape (EnduraTape
®, LuekoTape®). Most commonly used for pattelafemoral syndrome,
shoulder subluxation, lumbar, foot, and hip impingement. Left on
for no more than 18 hours due to in-adverse skin reaction. Typically
left on for a shorter period of time due to its constricting and
suffocating feel. Affects bio mechanics of patient. Primarily used
for neuromuscular re-education of the affected condition. Widely
accepted by the medical community.
Kinesio Taping Technique
Kinesio Taping is a therapeutic taping technique, not
only offering your patient or athlete the support they are looking
for, but rehabiliting the affected area as well. This technique
uses a highly specific designed tape that works with the body allowing
full range of motion (ROM). This technique will not adversley affect
the bio mechanics of the patient. This latex free product makes
it hypoallergenic and safe to use from the pediatric to geriatric
populations. No compression to the skin makes it "light to
the feel" allowing comfortable wear over a 3 to 5 day period.
The water resistant fabric wisks away moisture and gives the patient
the ability to bathe as normal. Kinesio Taping works with the lymphatic
system to increase circulation of blood and lymph in order to rehabilitate
and relieve pain. Used for virtually all clinical conditions.
Kinesio® Taping - A Therapeutic and Sports Taping
Break Through.
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more information on Kinesio Taping®
Contact
Dr. Roger Berton
A
Healthy Way Alternative Therapy Clinic
1041
Lesperance Rd.
Tecumseh Ontario
N8N 1W9
Phone:
519 979 2663
E-mail:
drrogerb@yahoo.ca
