While taping racers at the BC Bike Race, I often hear from curious onlookers, “Does that stuff really help?” Many still ask how or why kinesiology tape works. The fivefold function of kinesiology tape includes; discomfort* reduction (skin stimulation interferes with...
If we manipulate an area that is inherently supposed to be stable it creates neurological confusion. The brain responds by tightening all the tissue around that area to provide artificial stability. Doesn’t sound right to you? How many patients come in and say,...
I primarily work with high intensity athletes (ie. Crossfitters) and endurance athletes (ie. distance runners and triathletes) and most, if not all, suffer from some sort of chronic ailment. When people push themselves to maximum effort on a regular basis the body...
Few people have failed to notice the rise of the brightly colored tape being used by athletes and weekend warriors. Whether in the CrossFit box, on the tennis court, or as a desk jockey, kinesiology tape (k-tape) has been rapidly gaining popularity with...
