6 usages of Kinesiology tape

Kinesiology tape is an indispensable product that loves sports. It is very popular with everyone, and the colors are diverse and colorful. You can choose according to your own preferences. But some people who haven't used it don't really understand it, let's take a look together next!

The role of Kinesiology tape

The principle of the Kinesiology tape is to use an external force to stretch the fascia layer apart, increase the distance between them, reduce the friction between the soft tissue activity and the fascia, increase the blood circulation and lymphatic circulation, thereby reducing the over-strain (over-strain). The pain caused by use), it also has the function of increasing joint mobility and increasing muscle strength.

Therefore, the function of the Kinesiology tape is mainly summarized as: relieve pain caused by exercise (injury) and prevent muscle and joint injuries.

Do I need to use Kinesiology tape?

Although everyone's exercise habits and physical conditions are different, they always vary from person to person, but if you encounter the following situations, you can consider using the lower kinesiology tape:

1.Slightly injured muscles or joints

Iliotibial band pain? Plantar fasciitis? Tight hamstrings?

If you have these sports injuries, but you only have a mild injury, and you want to conduct conservative training with medium to low intensity, you can use the kinesiology tape on the corresponding part to reduce the pain and reduce the risk of secondary injury.

2.Before and after heavy exercise

After high-intensity or long-lasting exercise, our muscles will be very tired and tense, usually manifested as muscle stiffness, swelling, soreness and other symptoms. Choosing to use the kinesiology tape before exercise can reduce muscle fatigue, and use it after exercise to reduce pain and promote recovery.

3. Trail running competition

Cross-country races, different from road races, need to deal with complex and changeable road conditions, so that our ankles are in a state of high load, and if we are not paying attention, our feet may be damaged. At this time, the use of the kinesiology tape plays a preventive role, helps stabilize the ankle joint, and enhances the mobility and resistance of the joint.

So, how should the Kinesiology tape be used?

Teach you how to use muscle effect stickers

Runners use the muscle effect patch, most naturally in the leg, we will respectively demonstrate the use of the muscle effect patch in 6 parts of the arch, ankle, Achilles tendon and calf, knee, iliotibial band, and hamstring.

However, before formally "sticking" the muscle effect stick, it is recommended to make the following preparations:

1. Clean and dry the surface of the skin. Friends with strong body hair must first treat the lower body hair (don't ask how I know!).

2. Trim the two ends of the muscle effect paste into rounded corners (as shown in the figure below), in order to prevent the corners of the kinesiology tape from lifting or falling off due to touch.

Secondly, remember the following 2 essentials:

1. Do not tighten both ends when using the kinesiology tape, and the other parts should be properly tightened to ensure that the effect will not fall off at the same time.

2. Finally, it needs to be fixed horizontally. The sticker of the fixed sticker (the same as the muscle effect sticker) should be torn from the middle, and then tightened and fixed.

When everything is ready, you can start the actual operation! You can selectively watch the demonstration actions according to your actual situation~

Arch

Starting from the forefoot, tighten appropriately in the middle, and stick to the back of the foot:

Starting from the middle, fixed horizontally:

Ankle

From the bottom of the ankle through the ankle to the calf, do not tighten at both ends, tighten properly in the middle:

The ankle should also be fixed:

Achilles tendon and calf

Hook the foot to strain the Achilles tendon and calf, starting from the back of the foot, passing through the Achilles tendon to the upper part of the calf, and fixing it laterally at the Achilles tendon

knee

Starting from 10cm above the knee, tape around the knee to the position below the patella, and fix it laterally at the patella.

Iliotibial band

Bend the thighs, starting from below the iliotibial band and going up, with proper tension in the middle

Hamstrings

Start below the back of the thigh and place it under the buttocks. It also needs lateral fixation.

The above is about where to use the kinesiology tape and when to use it. It also briefly introduces how to use it. I hope everyone can help. If you want to know about this tape, you can directly click on the link below to get in touch with Kunshan Yuhuan online.

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