KINESIO TAPING

Under pain management techniques, I offer a variety of exercises, modalities and hands-on techniques into the treatment plan, based on your specific needs. Kinesio taping is one of the unique modalities among these, used to improve your mobility and provide support to your muscles, joints, tendons.

Kinesio taping is performed by placing the strips of tape on the effected area of your body where you are experiencing pain and stiffness.

Kinesio taping theory is based on the neurophysiological mechanisms and the effect of mechanical stimuli on various systems in the body.

Central nervous system- kinesio tape applied on the skin with varying degrees of stretch creates a mechanical stimulus and activates an afferent pathway to CNS.

Central nervous system- kinesio tape applied on the skin with varying degrees of stretch creates a mechanical stimulus and activates an afferent pathway to CNS.

Skin- kinesio tape Produces pressure and stretch on the skin that may be able to stimulate mechanoreceptors. This stimulus interacts with CNS and modulates pain responses.

Fascia- The tension imposed from the tape frees the fascia of any movement limitations through the movement of skin relatively to the target tissue.

Lymphatic and circulatory system- the application of kinesio tape facilitates the opening of microvalves due to dynamic pressure variation as a result of alteration in skin density. This decompression activates lymphatics in the dermis and improves lymphatic flow. This results in reduced inflammation and pain.

First, I perform a detail evaluation of your condition and determine if kinesio taping can be effective in your treatment plan. If so, I explain how it will benefit you and the procedure of application. Only specially trained physiotherapist can apply proper taping.