Kinesio taping is a therapeutic technique that consists in the application of strips (kinesio tape) in order to accelerate the healing process of a lesion.

Kinesio tapes are strips made of non-allergic materials, which do not contain latex and which can be worn many days in a row, on average 3-4 days, during which you can take a shower while wearing them and even swim.

Kinesio tapes stabilize the injured area, easily adhering to the skin, and apply light pressure to the tissue on which they are applied. It also provides support and stability to muscles and joints, without limiting in any way their ability to move.

In addition, being applied most of the times after manual therapy, kinesio tapes prolong its benefits, thus are part of the healing protocol of a lesion, along with physical therapy, physiotherapy and manual therapy. The Kinesio taping technique adds value to this therapeutic protocol, having positive physiological effects on the skin, lymph, circulatory system, muscles, ligaments, tendons and joints.

➢ pain reduction
➢ reduction of inflammation
➢ rapid rehabilitation of the affected area
➢ stimulating peripheral circulation, having the ability to maintain a pleasant and constant heat at the level of the tissues on which they are applied

Kinesio tapes successfully treat a variety of orthopedic, neuromuscular, neurological, as well as other medical conditions.

The evaluation of the entire body is essential in treating any clinical condition, because a condition located in one area of the body can trigger changes in other areas.

For example, a problem related to the biomechanics of the foot, such as the flat foot, can cause changes in the knee, hip and lumbar spine.

Even when applying kinesio tapes, the complete evaluation of the body and especially the musculoskeletal evaluation, is necessary to obtain the desired results from these tapes. During the musculoskeletal evaluation, the joints, muscles, tendons and ligaments are analyzed, the results of this evaluation dictating specifically which are the affected areas, how and where the kinesio tapes will be applied.

There are no contraindications in the age, the kinesio tapes can be applied both to children, as well as to adults and the elderly.

The tapes are not applied on damaged skin or in the following conditions:

➢ Congestive heart failure
➢ Skin infections
➢ Kidney failure
➢ Deep vein thrombosis
➢ Tumors

The tapes are removed immediately if at the level of the application area you can see:

➢ Skin irritation
➢ Pain or discomfort
➢ Increased swelling
➢ Numbness
➢ Tingling in the fingers
➢ Severe itching

The tapes interact directly with the skin and the underlying structures of the skin. Tapes also influence the sensorineural system, which is responsible for transmitting pain signals to the brain. Therefore, as the tape is applied, it will act as an "extension" of the skin.

Before applying the kinesio tapes, the skin is cleaned with disinfectant or sanitary alcohol and then wiped until it is completely dry. Shaving hair from the skin is not necessary for the application of the tapes.

The tapes are applied anatomically and pathologically, more precisely the anatomy of the area on which they are applied and the affection are considered, observing the line of the muscle fibers.

The tapes can be positioned in the form of the letters "I", "X", "Y" or other specific shapes.

The direction and pressure with which the tapes are applied help to restore the neuromuscular system, to reduce pain and inflammation, to optimize sports performances, while ensuring good blood circulation and healing of injuries, as well as preventing relapses.