Kinesiotape – Elastic support with targeted effect
Kinesio tape is a stretchable, skin-friendly kinesiology tape used for the functional support of muscles, tendons, and joints. Unlike traditional, inelastic tapes, kinesiology tape does not restrict freedom of movement, but rather specifically promotes muscle activity, improves circulation, and can relieve pain. It is used in many areas of sports and rehabilitation therapy and is particularly versatile in its application.
The tape is typically made of cotton fabric with an elastic backing structure that adapts to the skin and can be worn for several days. The adhesive layer is skin-friendly, latex-free, and reacts to body heat – so the tape adheres reliably, even under prolonged stress or contact with water. Kinesio tape is applied directly to the skin and used in various techniques, depending on the desired effect: relief, stabilization, or activation. In addition to tennis elbow and golfer's elbow, the most common applications for kinesio tape include the Achilles tendon, foot, shoulder, neck, and even the knee for knee pain.
The color blue often represents a cooling, relaxing effect, although the effect depends primarily on the application technique rather than the color itself. Nevertheless, many users deliberately choose colored versions, for example, to visually distinguish different applications or to suit personal preferences.
Through targeted application of the tape, muscle groups can be actively influenced, joints stabilized, and the body's own healing system supported. It is used for acute complaints as well as for preventative or regenerative purposes. Kinesio tape can be cut to any size, is easy to apply, and is a proven tool to complement training, therapy, or everyday life.
