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 :
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