The MTC Kinesiology Taping For Horses by Academy of Equine Therapy equine physiotherapist Renate Ettl is an comprehensive manual that covers the theory and practical applications of the Muscular Taping Concept style of taping. This book has clear photographic illustrations and all of the step-by-step instructions you\'ll need for equine kinesiology taping. It starts with a beginner\'s guide to kinesiology taping including skin prep, tape cuts, and application techniques. It progresses into basic applications, injury appraisal, and clinical equine taping applications. Each section includes detailed charts, helpful tips, and warnings regarding common mistakes. MTC Kinesiology Taping For Horses is nearly 200 pages of densely packed information prepared to to teach you from scratch or hone your existing knowledge. 

MTC focuses on stimulating regeneration and self-healing in muscles, joints, organs, and the neurological/circulatory systems without restricting freedom of movement in any way. The Medical Taping Concept works specifically to combat pain, itching, and swelling and provides support to muscles and joints while allowing full range of movement and minimizing irritation. There is a general section detailing common tape cuts and applications with their uses, but the majority of this book is dedicated to the in-depth illustrations and step-by-step instructions for specific therapeutic and preventative applications.

PerformLift Tape and Adhesive Remover takes the \'ouch\' out of removing your tape. The gentle formula and environmentally-friendly ingredients help maintain skin\'s natural pH balance, reducing drying and irritation. Highly recommended for tape removal on sensitive or fragile skin.

Directions for Use:
Holding can 3-4" from skin, spray taped area until saturated. Rub PerformLift into tape and wait 1-2 minutes, then gently remove tape from skin and wipe with a paper towel. Any residual adhesive can be easily removed with a small additional amount of PerformLift.

Warning:
Use only as directed. For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes, open wounds, abrasions and mucous membranes. If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label. Keep out of reach of children. If rash or irritation develops, discontinue use and consult a physician.

For optimum taping results, use the entire PerformTex Taping System:
PerformPrep Skin Cleaner
PerformStik Tape Adherent
PerformLift Adhesive Remover

SpiderTech\'s Medium Fan Lymphatic Tape is a precut kinesiology tape specially designed to reduce swelling, bruising and pain. It can be applied to many areas of the body, including the arm, neck, chest, calf or ankle. It can help with:

• swelling or bruising from acute injuries or after surgery

• chronic joint swelling

• lymphedema

• bruises and contusions

• varicose veins

• lymphatic congestion

* Contains 1 single-use application with 3-5 day wear time.

PerformTex Kinesiology Tape Scissors are super sleek and super sharp - the ideal combination for kinesiology taping. Constructed from premium grade stainless steel with florin-resin coating on the blades, these scissors will allow you to cut the narrowest strips and perfectly rounded corners without fraying or raveling.

Light weight and perfectly balanced, these are the scissors of choice of skilled kinesiology taping practitioners.

• premium grade stainless steel construction with razor sharp blades


• florin resin coated blades to prevent adhesive build up


• perfectly balanced for precision cutting


• protective carrying case included

The SpiderTech Full Knee Spider relieves pain and inflammation from a wide variety of knee conditions. It provides full coverage above and below the knee to support the most serious injuries. It can help with:

• Runner\'s, Jumper\'s, Cyclist\'s Knee
• Patellar tendinitis
• Arthritis or bursitis of the knee
• Kneecap pain
• Degenerated or torn cartilage/meniscus
• Strained knee ligaments
• Recovery after knee surgery

* Contains 1 single-use application with 3-5 day wear-time.

The SpiderTech Groin Spider relieves pain and inflammation in the adductor muscles of the inner thigh. It is thin and flexible, allowing it to provide pain relief and support without limiting range of motion. It can help with:

• groin strain/adductor strain
• pulled groin muscles
• adductor tendinitis
• weak, imbalanced adductors
• torn adductors
• bruises and contusions on the inner thigh
• adductor enthesopathy

* Contains 1 single-use application with 3-5 day wear-time.

The SpiderTech Hamstring Spider relieves pain, inflammation and spasms in the hamstring muscles in the back of the thigh. It has a wide base that is applied just below the gluteal area and extends down the thigh almost to the knee. It can help with:

• Strained or \'pulled\' hamstrings
• hamstring tendinitis
• torn or ruptured hamstrings
• weak or imbalanced hamstrings
• hamstring cramps or spasms
• hamstring pain or stiffness from overuse
• recovery after hamstring surgery

* Contains 1 single-use application with 3-5 day wear time.

The SpiderTech Upper Back/Postural Spider relieves pain, inflammation and spasms between the shoulder blades. It can also be used for scapular instability and to reduce "round shouldered" posture. The Upper Back Spider is often combined with the Shoulder Spider for certain types of shoulder injuries.>It can help with:

• Upper back pain and inflammation
• Poor posture, rounded shoulders
• Stiffness, spasms or pain related to overuse or prolonged poor posture
• Weak upper back muscles
• Scapular stabilization

* Contains 1 single-use application with 3-5 day wear time.

The SpiderTech Upper Knee Spider relieves pain, inflammation and swelling from a wide variety of knee conditions. It provides support for the patella and the thigh muscles that can affect knee function. It can help with:

• Runner\'s, Jumper\'s or Cyclist\'s Knee
• Chondromalacia
• Arthritis or bursitis of the knee
• Patellar tendinitis
• Kneecap pain
• Degenerated knee cartilage
• Recovery after knee surgery

* Contains 1 single-use application with 3-5 day wear time.

The SpiderTech Shoulder Spider relieves pain, inflammation and spasms in the shoulder and rotator cuff area. This full coverage application provides support for the upper arm, A/C joint, and muscles of the rotator cuff.  The Shoulder Spider is often combined with the Upper Back/Postural Spider for certain types of shoulder injuries or postural issues. It can help with:

• Rotator cuff injuries
• Deltoid injuries
• Arthritis, tendinitis or bursitis of the shoulder
• Frozen shoulder
• Adhesive Capsulitis
• Shoulder enthesopathy
• Recovery after shoulder surgery

* Contains 1 single-use application with 3-5 day wear time.

The SpiderTech Neck Spider relieves pain, inflammation and spasms in the neck and upper shoulder area. It covers both sides of the neck beginning below the hair line, and extends out along the top of the trapezius muscle. It can help with:

• Strained neck muscles
• Neck spasms
• Stiffness or pain from overuse
• Arthritis, bursitis or tendinitis in the neck area
• Torticollis (twisted or tilted neck)
• Weakness or lack of tone in neck muscles
• Cervical disc disease
• Recovery after neck surgery

* Contains 1 single-use application with 3-5 day wear time.

The SpiderTech Wrist Spider relieves pain and inflammation in the joints and muscles of the wrist, hand and forearm. It can relieve pain from carpal tunnel syndrome, wrist sprains and other wrist injuries. It can be applied to the top or the bottom of the writs. It can help with:

• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Sprained or strained wrist
• Tendinitis in the wrist, hand or forearm
• Arthritis or bursitis
• Wrist weakness or instability
• Hypermobility of the wrist
• Wrist enthesopathy

* Contains 2 single-use applications with 3-5 day wear time.

The SpiderTech Lower Back Spider relieves pain, inflammation and spasms in the lower back. It is applied at the base of the lower back, extending up to cover both the erector and oblique muscles on both sides of the spine. It can help with:

• Lower back strains, pain and inflammation
• Sciatica
• Muscle spasms in the lower back or gluteal area
• Weak or poorly toned lower back muscles
• Stiff, sore back from overuse
• Degenerative disc disease
• Spinal enthesopathy

* Contains 1 single-use application with 3-5 day wear time.

SpiderTech\'s Y PowerStripsStrips are 2" x 8" strips of kinesiology tape with one solid end and a longitudnal cut extending from the other end, creating a Y configuration. This taping configuration is usually applied around the borders of a muscle or joint that is injured, inflamed or weak. This size is ideal for taping areas like the arm, thigh, neck, back, ankle or calf. They also work well for many pediatric applications.

The backing is divided into numbered sections for simple, step by step application. Perforations in the backing make it easy to apply the tape, one section at a time.

Y-strips can be used alone or in combination with any of the other SpiderTech PowerStrips or precut kinesiology tape applications. All SpiderTech products are made from premium Nitto Denko SpiderTape, and can be worn 3-5 days.

SpiderTech Bulk Rolls are 103 feet (31.5m) long, the equivalent of 6+ single rolls, and are available in both regular and gentle adhesive. Regular adhesive is available in beige, black, blue and pink. Gentle comes in a soft beige shade only.

SpiderTech Tape is made from the original Nitto Denko tape with a 30+ year history. It contains no latex or medications, just soft, breathable cotton with a hypoallergenic acrylic adhesive. Moisture flows easily from the tape, allowing it to stay on 3-5 days, even through swimming or showering.

SpiderTech Tape is the only kinesiology tape that comes with either regular or gentle adhesive. It contains no latex or medications, just soft, breathable cotton with a hypoallergenic acrylic adhesive. Moisture flows easily from the tape, allowing it to stay on 3-5 days, even through swimming or showering.

Single rolls of SpiderTape are perfect for sport bags, travel kits and home use. Each 16.4\' (5m) roll has enough tape for numerous applications. Gentle adhesive is available only in beige.