ROCKTAPE/ KINESIOTAPE
RockTape/Kinesio ® Taping is a definitive rehabilitative taping technique that is designed to facilitate the body’s natural healing process while providing support and stability to muscles and joints without restricting the body’s range of motion as well as providing extended soft tissue manipulation to prolong the benefits of manual therapy administered within the clinical setting. Latex-free and wearable for days at a time, RockTape/Kinesio ® Tape is safe for populations ranging from pediatric to geriatric, and successfully treats a variety of orthopedic, neuromuscular, neurological and other medical conditions.
The RockTape/Kinesio ® Taping Method is a therapeutic taping technique not only offering your patient the support they are looking for, but also rehabilitating the affected condition as well. By targeting different receptors within the somatosensory system, RockTape/Kinesio ® Tape alleviates pain and facilitates lymphatic drainage by microscopically lifting the skin.
How it works:
The proposed mechanisms and benefits of kinesiology tape include:
PAIN RELIEF
By microscopically lifting the skin, kinesiology tape may decompress the tissues underneath, which can help to reduce pressure on pain receptors and alter pain perception.
IMPROVED PROPRICEPTION (BODY AWARENESS)
The sensory input from the tape on the skin can enhance the body's awareness of its position and movement in space. This can help with coordination, stability, and proper movement patterns.
REDUCED SWELLING & INFLAMMATION
The lifting action of the tape is thought to create more space in the lymphatic and circulatory systems, potentially improving fluid drainage and blood flow to the injured area. This can help reduce swelling and accelerate healing.
MUSCLE SUPPORT & FACILITATION
When applied with specific tension, the tape can provide support to weakened or overused muscles without restricting their range of motion. It can also help to facilitate muscle contraction or relaxation, depending on the application technique.
SCARE TISSUE MANAGEMENT
When applied to scars, the tape can gently pull and stretch the scar tissue, potentially helping to remodel it and improve its flexibility and appearance.