STRAPPING and TAPING
SUPPORT & STABILITY
SUPPORTIVE STRAPPING
Rigid and elastic strapping an be used effectively to reduce pain and swelling It may assist in rehabilitation by providing support to the muscles surrounding a joint and by enhanced proprioception (or kinaesthetic feedback) and co-ordination. Simply put, it is used to redirect forces in your body, to relieve pressure or strain off the painful area.
It is appropriate for many common condition and is often used in conjunction with otherphysiotherapy treatments and modalities during the rehabilitative process.
KINESIOLOGY TAPING
The KinesioTaping® Method is a 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.
KinesioTape helps to decrease discomfort and facilitate lymphatic drainage (fluid movement) by microscopically lifting the skin. This lifting affect forms convolutions in the skin which allows for a decrease in inflammation and pressure. It can also facilitate more or less use of certain muscle structures depending on how it is applied.
Based on years of clinical use, KinesioTape is specifically applied based on evaluation and assessment to dictate a specific application to address your specific needs.
