What is the use of kinesiology tape?

 In football matches and training fields, we often see players using kinesiology tape on their legs, knees, lower backs, and shoulders. This is a physical therapy tape with actual therapeutic effects. Of course, in addition to football, elastic therapeutic tape is widely used in other sports fields, such as tennis, basketball, volleyball, etc. From this point, it can be proved that kinesiology tape has practical effects and is not a pretense of "pretending to be professional." If you have used it before but feel the impact is not apparent, it only means you are misusing it.

Generally, the structure of kinesiology tape is divided into three layers. The outermost layer is a breathable and elastic cotton cloth, which can be stretched within a specific limit of 130-150%. The middle layer is usually acrylic glue or Henkel glue, and the glue surface is distributed in a water ripple shape (the ripples' width, spacing, and wavelength are all specified). The glue applied on the patch has passed the test, generally does not cause skin allergies, and does not contain pharmaceutical ingredients. The innermost layer is adhesive paper, which will be torn off during use.

The principle of kinesiology tape is to use an external force to pull the fascial layers apart, increase the distance between them, reduce the friction between soft tissue and fascia during activities, and increase blood circulation and lymph circulation, thereby reducing pain caused by overstrain. It also has the function of improving joint mobility and muscle strength. In short, kinesiology tape can help you maintain the stability of muscles, ligaments, and tendons, reduce pain and inflammation, and continue exercising and practicing confidently. This is an effect that other rehabilitation equipment cannot achieve.