KT Tape

[bigdamnhero]

Does anyone here use KT Tape? What are your thoughts about it?

 

I was at my local sporting goods chain store and impulsively  picked up a roll on my way through the checkout without doing any research. I started using it when I play soccer once a week for what I have self diagnosed as achilles tendonitis, which really flares up after games. I was not in as much pain as I usually was after my game last week so I believe it is doing its job. It will really be put to the test in a few weeks when my outdoor, full time and field games start but so far I am a fan and I just wanted to see if anyone else uses it. 

 

Thanks.

[cline]

I've had mixed results. Loved it for a long time and then fell out of love with it. I think the main reason is it's hard to get it on right on yourself and I had trouble getting it to stick. When my PT applied it I was really pleased. I think it's totally worth a shot!

[I-Jo]

I was seeing a specialtist for my shoulder and he was doing ART on me and we taped one week and not the next time.

I think it helped even in that it brings your attention to it and you are more conscious of it and I think that was just as helpful as the actual support.

I wouldn't apply myself unless it was like the quad our somewhere I could easily reach. mine was outside back shoulder so I would have only had someone else do it for me. they get a better placement and proper tensioning.

[joedog]

My partner has been using it for plantar fasciitis. It has helped her.

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[bigdamnhero]

For my achilles I think I'm doing a decent enough job applying it since I have noticed the recovery after my games, though I do struggle doing it myself.

[robertincypress]

I've had mixed results. Loved it for a long time and then fell out of love with it. I think the main reason is it's hard to get it on right on yourself and I had trouble getting it to stick. When my PT applied it I was really pleased. I think it's totally worth a shot!

right on.

ive had mixed results applying it myself. its sometimes tough to apply right but when it works it works well.

[Tanktimus the Encourager]

The thing about tape is that it's only as good as how well it is applied, it sounds like you're doing a good job, so I'd recommend continuing with what you are doing.  Just be aware of how tight you tape it so you don't cut off circulation.