Kinesio Taping is a revolutionary method for the treatment and rehabilitation of injuries and chronic pain syndromes. This powerful healing technique allows you to continue to perform your activities of daily living, train for athletic events or even compete while you are recovering from an injury. Kinesio Taping has three main advantages over traditional taping methods.
One: Kinesio tape supports while allowing a full range of motion Kinesio Taping is important because it promotes healing and pain relief while allowing for a full range of motion. This is important because if range of motion is lost it can be very difficult to regain. Decreased range of motion can lead to more pain and arthritis of the surrounding joints.
Two: Unlike traditional tapes that can restrict circulation, Kinesio tape promotes circulation which stimulates healing of the damaged tissues. In addition to supporting muscles and soft tissue Kinesio Taping stimulates blood flow and lymphatic drainage; thus exchanging fluids. Faster fluid exchange means more nutrients reach the damage tissue and waste products are drained more quickly. This fluid exchange promotes faster and more complete healing.
Three: Kinesio tape relieves pressure on nerves and pain receptors whereas traditional tapes compress these structures. Kinesio Taping alleviates pain, improves circulation, and facilitates lymphatic drainage by microscopically lifting the skin. The taped portion forms tiny folds in the skin, thus increasing the space between the cells. The result is that pressure and irritation are taken off the nerves and sensory receptors, alleviating pain. Pressure is gradually taken off the lymphatic vessels, allowing lymphatic fluid to drain more freely – removing toxic metabolic end-products and irritants which cause pain and inflammation.
Kinesio Taping achieved worldwide fame during the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. An audience of billions watched as world-class athletes such as Kerri Walsh competed while wearing the revolutionary Kinesio Taping for muscular support.
Dr. Christopher DeSanzo has been using the Kinesio Taping method for more than four years. He includes Kinesio Taping with other cutting-edge rehabilitation technologies such as Graston Technique, Flexion Distraction, Active Release Technique and Spinal Rehabilitation to provide a full range of rehabilitation and pain management protocols.
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