Tape

Medical taping

Medical taping is a certain way of taping whereby the muscles being supported in their function. An elastic tape is used that has the same stretchability as the skin, so the freedom of movement is not limited. Movement and muscle activity are indispensable factors in preventing and curing physical complaints. Movement of the muscles affects the circulation, lymphatic system and body temperature. Therefore, if the muscles do not work properly, this can result in a variety of complaints and symptoms.

Medical taping in physiotherapy

Medical taping is often used by physiotherapists, in the treatment of muscular injuries and overload such as a tennis arm. But also for reducing inflammation and pain, supporting joints or correcting posture. In the sport, a lot of medical tape is used, for example, to support joints and affect muscles.

EasyTape, CrossLink, CureTape and many other tapes

PhysioSupplies offers many types of medical tape. Each tape also has its own function. For example, CureTape has a suitable tape to reduce nerve and muscle aches and movement restrictions. CrossLinq Cross Tape offers tape that can be stuck on energetic points such as pain points, acupuncture points and trigger points. This ensures better energy flow. RockTape, EasyTape, Leukotape and Chattanooga also offer tapes that are suitable for the use by therapists and top athletes.

Advantages of medical tape

One of the biggest benefits of medical taping is that the elasticity does not limit freedom of movement. So the muscles and joints are supported, while the user can do anything with it: move, exercise, shower and swim. The tape remains between four and ten days on the skin, and in the meantime the skin just continues to breathe. Because medical tape is breathable and moisturizes. In addition, the tape reduces pain and muscle tension and removes barriers to blood circulation and lymphatic drainage.