Ktape Kinesiology Tape gently allows the free flow of blood and lymphatic fluid to cleanse and heal the inflammation without the use of medications or surgery. This special tape helps to improve circulation, support muscles, allow the internal injury to heal, and help prevent further muscle injury while still allowing motion
How to apply kinesiology tape:
You should always consult with a physical therapist who is trained in the proper application of kinesiology tape before you try to put it on yourself.
A physical therapist will show you how to apply the tape in the pattern that will help your specific problem. Tape can be applied in an X, Y, I, or fan pattern, depending on your goals. You may also need both stabilization and decompression strips.
 
To apply the tape, remember these steps:
Clean and dry the area first. Lotions and oils can prevent the tape from sticking.
Trim excess hair. Fine hair shouldn’t be a problem, but dense hair could keep the tape from getting a good grip on your skin.
For most treatments, you’ll start by tearing the backing paper in the center.
Cut rounded corners at the ends of each strip if they don’t already have them. The rounded corners are less likely to get snagged against clothing; and helps to keep the tape on longer.
When you apply the first tab to anchor the strip, let the end recoil slightly after you take off the backing paper. You don’t want any stretch in the last two inches at either end, because those tabs are just to hold the tape in place. If you stretch the ends, the tape will pull your skin, which could cause irritation or make the tape detach sooner.
Keep your fingers on the packing paper to hold the tape. Touching the adhesive part will make it less sticky.
Your therapist can let you know how much stretch to use in the treatment area. To get a 75 percent stretch, extend the tape as far as it will go and then release it about a quarter of its length.
When you stretch the tape, use the whole length of your thumb across the tape to get an even stretch.
After you apply the tape, rub the strip vigorously for several seconds. Heat activates the glue. Full adhesion usually takes around 20 minutes.
 
How to safely remove kinesio tape
If you’re wearing the tape longer than a few days, it may begin loosening on its own. Here are some tips for getting the tape off without hurting your skin.
Apply some oil (like baby oil or olive oil) or lotion on top of the tape to loosen the strip.
Remove it slowly. Don’t yank. Don’t pull up.
After nudging up one end of the strip, press down on your skin to separate it from the tape.
Pull the tape back against itself, rather than straight up away from you. Compress your skin gently while pulling the tape back in the direction of the end tab.
Walk your fingers along your skin as you go.
If your skin is irritated or damaged, don’t reapply tape. Consider talking talk to your physical therapist or doctor.