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What is Kinesio Tex®?

Kinesio® Tex is a specialist tape designed for Kinesio Taping® treatment. Designed and manufactured by Kinesio in Japan, Kinesio® Tex is recognised as the only tape that uniquely meets the requirements for the Kinesio Taping® technique. Its properties are very different from traditional athletic tapes and has been developed to give optimum results when using Kinesio Taping® to treat muscular disorders and lymphoedema reduction.

The KT method involves taping over and around muscles to assist and give support and prevent over-contraction. Kinesio Tex is different to other athletic tapes as it is designed to give support whilst maintaining full range of motion, and facilitates lymphatic flow 24 hours a day.

Some features of Kinesio Tex Tape® are:

100% cotton and latex free
Elasticity of up to 30-40% from resting length
Tape is applied with 10% stretch
Medical grade, heat sensitive acrylic adhesive
Allows the skin to breathe
Thickness and weight approximates that of skin
Easily tolerated
Allows range of motion and does not restrict like conventional athletic tape
Elastic properties support and reduce muscle fatigue
Facilitated myofascial release and improves lymphatic flow - in turn reducing pain and swelling
Can be worn for several days (3-5) without re-application
Cost effective patient management (6-10 applications per roll)

Conditions Treated

Kinesio treats a wide variety of conditions due to its ability to alleviate pain, reduce inflammation, relax the muscles, enhance performance and facilitate rehabilitation while supporting muscles in movement.

Kinesio® Tex can assist many conditions including:

TMJ Dysfunction
Headaches (tension)
Whiplash
Torticollis
Shoulder Impingement/Subluxation
Rotator Cuff Tear
Bicipital Tendonitis
Tennis/Golfers Elbow
Compartment Syndrome
Trigger Finger
Forward Shoulder
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Shin Splits
Foot Drop
Herniated Disk
Sciatica
De Quervains

Low Back Sprain/Strain
Sacroiliac Sprain/Strain
Piriformis Syndrome
Quadriceps Strain
Toe Cramps
Sprained Ankle
Meniscus Tear (minor)
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Calf Cramps
Plantar Fascitis
Bunions
Post Operative/Traumatic Oedema
Hamstring Strain
Bells Palsy
Headaches (Migraine)
Tinnitis (SCM cause)
Frozen Shoulder