Kinesiology Taping, also known as KT Sports Taping, is a cutting-edge taping method that supports joints and muscles while enabling a complete range of motion. Kinesiology tape, in contrast to conventional stiff tapes, is breathable, elastic, and lightweight. It is intended to resemble the elasticity of the skin, allowing for dynamic support without limiting movement.

KT tape application has several therapeutic benefits:

Pain relief: KT tape helps to decrease swelling by gently elevating the skin, which eases pressure on pain receptors and promotes lymphatic drainage.

Support and stability: Offers weaker or wounded parts structural support as they recover and engage in activities.

Proprioceptive feedback: Promotes better posture and coordination by enhancing body awareness and correcting movement habits.

Research indicates that KT tape can help with post-operative healing, treating both acute and chronic injuries, and improving sports performance. Even though research on its long-term effectiveness is conflicting, many patients report significant short-term improvements in pain and function, particularly when KT tape is combined with manual therapy and exercise.

Following a customized evaluation, MHC’s certified practitioners use evidence-based KT taping procedures as a supplement to therapy. In accordance with our concept of holistic and milestone-driven treatment, we make sure that every tape session meets patient-specific goals, whether those goals be pain reduction, edema control, or performance development.