In the late 70s, Japanese manuals introduced sports tapes for the treatment, recovery and prevention of sports injuries. Since the Seoul Olympics in 1988, kinesio taping has been used to treat ordinary people.
Tape patch is what modern medicine offers us to treat at home, namely to quickly and comfortably get rid of joint pain, menstrual pain, swelling, varicose veins, and correct posture.
How to remove tape correctly
Elastic tape for taping is easily removed from the surface of the skin in several ways:
- Large kits designed for application to a specific area contain a special solution. It comes in the form of a spray or oily liquid that is applied to the fabric surface. After just 15 minutes, the strip is painlessly removed from the skin, all that remains is to coat the area with a moisturizing lotion.
- The elastic patch can be removed during water procedures. The main thing is to wet the entire substrate well. The pain during the removal process will be minimal.
- It happens that there is no access to a shower, and the kinesio tape needs to be removed urgently. In this case, it will not be possible to do without pain, but it can be minimized. To do this, simply lift the skin to relieve pressure. If possible, you should immediately take a shower after this and wash off the remaining sticky layer.
Video: how to peel off kinesio tapes
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Prices and names of kinesio tapes
Kinesio tape is an effective means of preventing sports injuries. Adhesive tapes are produced in various lengths and widths. To understand the existing options and make the right choice, you need to consider each in detail:
- NASARA - presented in the form of adhesive tape, available in widths of 2.5-5 cm. 100% cotton and polyester are used to create it. Price – from 590 rub. per reel 5 m.
- KINTEX - pre-cut patch with a width of 5 cm. Price - from 860 rubles.
- NASARA PLUS - a distinctive feature is the increased thinness and elasticity of the product. Price – from 890 rub.
- NASARA DRAGON – differs from previous versions by applying a pattern to the surface. Available in 5 meter reels and sets designed for bandaging individual areas. Price – from 590 rub.
- SPOL KOREA is a Korean company that produces universal products for beginners. The product quality is high, water resistance is increased. Price – from 600 rub. for 5 m.
- MUELLER – the fabric base is made of delicate Euro cotton. Price – from 650 rub.
- SPOL KOREA MAX is a version with a reinforced adhesive base. Price – from 690 rub.
Advice! People with sensitive skin should consider Euro cotton options.
Composition, structure and release form of the tape patch
Kinesio tape is an elastic adhesive plaster on a cotton base, on the reverse side there is a layer of thermoactive glue that begins to work based on skin temperature and instantly sticks. It is this feature that allows the tape to be applied to maximally stretched muscles and when the body returns to its normal state, the tape does not come off.
The adhesive layer on top is protected by a paper backing with markings applied for ease of cutting the tape into shape.
Manufacturers offer nylon-based tapes, more stretchable ones and silk ones. The silk base is delicate, ideal for children or sensitive skin.
The unique weave of the warp threads allows the sports patch to conduct air well and remove moisture.
Kinesio tape has a powerful water-repellent effect. You can swim, take a shower. It is only forbidden to rub with a washcloth or dry with a hairdryer. Blot the area where the patch is glued with a towel.
High-quality branded tapes guarantee:
- hypoallergenic;
- wear resistance;
- does not lose its therapeutic properties for the entire duration of its beneficial effect.
Manufacturers offer plasters in the following widths:
- narrow – 2.5 cm;
- medium – 5 cm;
- wide – 7.5–10 cm.
Release forms:
- in the form of a bandage with a length of up to 5 m, for long-term use 31–35 m;
- with pre-cut strips 25 cm x 5 cm; 25 cm x 7.5 cm; 25 x 10 cm;
- fully cut into strips 20 cm long;
- cross-tapes 2.1 x 2.7 cm (affect acupuncture points);
- perforated - ideal for athletes as they have excellent perspiration;
- in the kits: container bag, one or more rolls of adhesive, cooling gel, trimmer and scissors, taping guide;
- kits - for specific problem areas (knee, elbow joint, different parts of the spine, abdomen).
By degree of stretch:
- K – stretch up to 40% of the calm state.
- R – stretches up to 190%.
Manufacturers offer a variety of colors from flesh-colored to designer patterns and especially for children. They are no different in functionality. But the black color, due to its physico-chemical properties, attracts the sun's rays better, which means the patch warms up better, therefore, a greater therapeutic effect is obtained.
The variety of colors is convenient for creating a personal therapeutic prescription for each effect (therapeutic, corrective, supportive).
Warming
Warming options are most often used for bruises and sprains. They are applied to the calf muscles (ankle), thigh, knee, back. They are used not only in sports medicine, but also to relieve attacks of radiculitis and other pathologies of the musculoskeletal system.
Pepper
Pepper patch is an inexpensive medicine that allows you to get rid of pain in different parts of the body. Most often it is glued to the lumbar region. Duration of wearing – up to 5 days. Please note that the product may provoke adverse reactions in the form of irritation, itching and rash at the site of application. Not recommended for people with sensitive skin and allergies. Article on the topic: Pepper patch for back pain: instructions for use, where to apply, how long to hold, does it help?
Pepper patch is good for muscle strains
Ketonal Thermo
This medicinal drug exhibits its activity due to the direct effect of heat on the affected area. It heats up to 50 degrees and provides heat for 12 hours straight. The effect is visible a few minutes after application. The Ketonal Thermo patch allows you to quickly restore mobility in the affected area.
Painkillers
Transdermal stickers, which have an analgesic effect, are also popular among people who have suffered injuries associated with muscle sprains and ligaments. Such devices allow you to quickly restore mobility by eliminating pain. Please note that a patch with an analgesic effect does not eliminate the problem, but masks it while the active substance is active.
Voltaren
A popular remedy whose main active ingredient is diclofenac. Voltaren is presented in the form of an oblong sticker. Most often used to treat back lesions. Price – from 330 rub.
Versatis
The active ingredient in the Versatis medicinal patch is lidocaine. The drug has a weak analgesic effect. One sticker is enough for a day of use, after which the pain-relieving effect subsides. Price – from 600 rub.
Attention! Do not apply to an open wound.
Salonpas
The principle of operation differs from previous options. Salonpas not only relieves pain, but also reduces swelling at the site of injury due to its anti-inflammatory effect. Often used for joint damage. Price – from 740 rub.
Salonpas - a good Japanese pain-relieving patch
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Application
Bandages using elastic kinesio patches are recommended for application in the following cases:
- Therapeutic effects during the period of convalescence for joint dislocation, sprain of the lateral ligament and other acute injuries, as well as for therapeutic diseases. Tape is applied to the knee for arthrosis, rheumatoid arthritis, bursitis, deforming osteochondrosis, synovitis, tendonitis, gout, meniscus tear and other diseases and damage to the knee;
- Prevention of re-injury. Elastic bands are effective for fatigue and chronic pain, they are applied before competitions to prevent aggravation of injuries. Tape is also applied to the lateral ligament of the knee to reduce the risk of damage under increased loads.
The following types of taping are distinguished:
- therapeutic (reduces the range of motion of the joint),
- multitaping (does not limit movements, but eliminates the involvement of additional muscles and irritation of nerve endings),
- rehabilitation (carried out during the recovery period after surgery).
The chosen application option determines how the fixation patch will be applied and how long the tapes can be worn on the knee.
RICE - 4 rules for helping with a sports injury
RICE is an abbreviation of English names that indicate what to do if you receive serious injury:
- R – rest. It is necessary after receiving damage.
- I – ice. Due to the effects of cold, it will be possible to reduce pressure in the vessels and restore normal blood circulation.
- C – compression. It is effective in the first minutes after a bruise and sprain. It helps not only relieve pain, but also improves the prognosis of therapy.
- E – rise. The injured limb must be elevated higher to restore the outflow of fluid.
Video: kinesio tapes against pain
Anti-stretch patches may have different operating principles. For example, have a warming or analgesic effect, or simply support the damaged ligament in its anatomical position. Athletes prefer a device called kinesio tape. It looks like a regular tape equipped with an adhesive layer; it contains only natural ingredients, with the exception of acrylic medical glue, which ensures tight attachment to the surface of the skin.
For sprained muscles and ligaments, as well as for sports joint injuries, it is more convenient to use medicinal patches. Such medications have a direct effect on the lesion and help relieve acute pain. Treatment of bruises with hematomas can be achieved using Chinese patches with natural ingredients. Their advantage is high efficiency, and the disadvantage is the price, which can be high.
It is worth determining the most beneficial and convenient remedy for sprains together with the attending traumatologist.
It is important to determine the main goal of therapy. If the patient needs to fully maintain motor activity, it is better to prefer kinesio taping. If the result is to result in rapid recovery, it is advisable to choose therapeutic options.
Indications and contraindications
Kinesio taping is combined with all types of massage, treatment is more effective.
Taping is prescribed for:
- osteochondrosis;
- bruises;
- stretching;
- dislocations;
- muscle pain, menstrual pain, some headaches;
- varicose veins;
- cosmetology;
- correction of posture in children;
- arthritis, bursitis.
You should not use kinesiology tape if:
- oncology;
- diabetes, kidney disease;
- thrombosis;
- in case of damage to the skin (abrasions, burns, allergic reactions);
- Use with caution in old age and in the first trimester of pregnancy.
