How To Use Kinesiology Tape And Tips?

Positioning of the tape

Positioning refers to the position where the sticking part is placed during sticking. The main mechanism of kinesiology tape sticking is related to its mechanical effect. If you want to relax the soft tissues, you should make the muscles stretched and the tape retracts. The direction should be opposite to the direction of muscle contraction. There are many ways to position the limbs during sticking. Commonly used are: sticking in the state of stretching the soft tissue; sticking in the natural state of the soft tissue: sticking too much in the shortening of the soft tissue. Positioning during taping is an important factor that affects the curative effect. This is the difference between professional and non-professional application of taping technology, and it is also an extremely important part of taping skills.

Paste time

According to reports, a single taping can last up to 5 days. Generally, it can last for 1-3 days. If the elasticity of the taping tape is reduced for too long, the effect will decrease. In summer, sweating a lot, allergic to the material, or exposed to the outside The replacement period should also be shortened appropriately when the parts are not installed. Sometimes due to special needs, the sticking time can be shorter. For example, in competitive sports, the promotion sticking method is used on the spot, and the relaxing sticking method is changed after the exercise.

Frequently Asked Questions about Taping and Dealing with Bathing and Sweating Problems

Kinesiology tape has better water resistance. If the water temperature is not high during bathing and the shower is used for a short time, towels and paper towels can be used to absorb the surface moisture after bathing, which will not hinder the normal use of the patch. However, sweating is endogenous water, and temperature rise can easily lead to gel denaturation and degumming, so the tape should be replaced in time after a lot of sweating.

Tape allergy problems

The allergy of the tape is related to the individual's physique, as well as the sticking position, method, sticking time and the type of adhesive of the tape. If you are allergic, it is recommended that the tape level is not

It is easy to be too dense, and a single taping is limited to 24 hours, and a low-sensitivity series of tape is used. If obvious allergies occur, it should be suspended. Kunshan Yuhuan sports functional tape is made of 97% cotton and 3% spandex. The back glue is wiped with medical-grade oil glue, which is low in allergenicity. You also need to cut a small section and paste it on your arm for a try. Check for allergies.

The problem of excessive hair

In principle, when sticking to the hairy place, the hair should be shaved before sticking.

Kinesiology tape removal treatment

Cutting both ends of the tape into a round shape can effectively prevent the corners of the patch from lifting. Lift from the end of the tape to cut off the lifted part and trim the end to fit the skin again. If the anchor of the tape is lifted, the tape will lose its mechanical fixing point and should be re-applied.

Factors affecting the efficacy of tape

Including the applicator's assessment of the patient, the local anatomical structure and biomechanical analysis; the cutting shape of the tape, the positioning of the patient; the direction in which the tape stretches during the application; the direction in which the tape retracts, the tension exerted on the tape, and more The order of layering and so on. In addition, local skin condition, thickness of subcutaneous fat, sticking environment, etc. will also affect the effect of sticking.

The use methods and skills of kinesiology tape are briefly introduced here. I hope it will be helpful to you. If you have other related questions about kinesiology tape, you can also click on the link below to contact us online.

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