Kinesio Taping
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Kinesio tape can be included with any session for an additional $20.00. Let me know before we begin if you’d like this option. It will be applied near the end of the session.
ALL ABOUT KINESIO TAPING!
In October of 2015 I took part in an online introduction class to Kinesio taping, short for Kinesiology, and learned a little about this interesting healthcare modality. I furthered my education in Sept. 2016 with a full day hands-on kinesio taping class in Kalispell, Mt., studying the newest research and of course learning how to apply tape for specific outcomes, like pain relief, resolving bruises, swelling / edema, and healing scars.
Kinesio taping was developed by a Japanese chiropractor named Dr. Kenzo Kase in 1973. The color of the tape really doesn’t mean anything, it’s a light elastic cotton blend, water resistant (a waterproof style is available) and can be worn for up to 5 days. I had my own experience with it a couple years ago when I fell on the ice in my driveway. A local chiropractor applied a tape set to my ribs on one side, and it seemed to offer support, and reduce the inflammation. Any area to be taped must be clean, free of lotion, and shaved if applicable. Yes guys, if you’d like your knee taped, and you’re relatively hairy, you’re gonna want to shave, or suffer greatly when removing the tape, haha! It’s important that the tape interacts with the skin, and not the hair.
I discovered the main purpose of kinesio taping is not support, or to restrict muscle or joint movement, but actually to reduce inflammation, edema, or swelling, and assist in lymphatic drainage. Kinesio tape does this by lifting the skin away from what’s underneath: muscles, tendons, ligaments, etc. For the practitioner applying the tape, it falls into 4 categories: lymphatic, pain, joint, or muscle application. The tension of the tape, and whether or not the tissue below it is stretched, or flexed, before application is very important. Also, whether the kinesio tape needs to have a “lift” or “recoil” effect must be considered before it is applied. Which direction would you want the tape to recoil? These are all reasons why a solid knowledge of anatomy and physiology is very helpful to a successful outcome. I’m excited to offer this service in at my massage therapy office in Kalispell, Mt. as a stand-alone service, or as an add-on to any table session. If you’re planning to come in for a taping session, it’s wise to prepare by having the area to be taped clean, dry, free from lotion, and shaved if applicable. I wasn’t great with the tape and scissors during 5th grade art class, but I think I’m gonna be awesome with them regarding healthcare!
CONTACT: Phone: 406-871-9885, please TEXT me. Email: johnnycmassage@hotmail.com