I have been running marathons for the past 15 years and recently experienced enhanced performance through the use of kinesiology taping. Due to a tight Iliotibial band, my left knee had become somewhat painful at the end of a long run. This tightness was dramatically reduced after using ROCKTAPE on the affected area.
Kinesiology taping was first used by acupuncturists and chiropractors in Japan, but today it is used by practitioners throughout the world, treating not only sports injuries, alleviating a wide variety of ailments, and improving overall performance.
I recently attended a continuing education seminar, "Kinesiology Taping Redefined" and became certified for Fascial Movement Taping Level I. Below are some of the characteristics and uses of ROCKTAPE followed by a brief video explaining how it works and its benefits.
ROCKTAPE is made from 97% cotton and 3% nylon and the adhesive is hypo-allergenic, acrylic-based and contains no latex.
It stretches up to 190% of its original length. This allows it to provide different strengths of support for differing injuries and needs.
While ROCKTAPE is great for treating injuries, it also has a number of other benefits, including increasing endurance and blood flow while reducing fatigue and swelling.
It comes in a ranges of shapes and sizes. There is the standard tape that is great for the majority of muscles, a wider tape for legs and larger muscle groups, and a thinner tape, which is great for taping fingers, wrists and feet.
Differing sizes means you can use ROCKTAPE to support and stabilize almost every single part of the body.
A taping will easily last for three-five days, even through sweating and water emersion.
A brief description on how Rocktape kinesiology tape works and it's benefits.