Kinesiology Taping Do's and Don'ts
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Education Links
General Application Tips
- How to Apply Kinesiology Tape
- Kinesiology Taping Do's and Don'ts
- The Basics of Applying Kinesiology Tape
- 10 Ways to Use Kinesiology Tape X-Strips
- How to Apply Kinesiology Tape Without Touching the Adhesive
- How to Cut and Apply a Fan Strip of Kinesiology Tape
- How to Get Kinesiology Tape to Stick - The 6 P's of Kinesiology Taping
- Ten Tips for Getting Kinesiology Tape to Stick
The Basics of Kinesiology Tape
- How Does Kinesiology Tape Work?
- What is Kinesiology Tape?
- Kinesiology Tape Benefits
- A Guide to Kinesiology Tape
- Types of Kinesiology Tape
- Kinesiology Tape - The Facts
- How Kinesiology Tape Helps with Lymphatic Drainage
- Keeping Up The Momentum - Staying Motivated Through Injuries
- Kinesiology Tape vs Athletic Tape or Strapping Tape
- PowerTaping and Fascial Movement Taping
Brand Information & Comparison
Medical Journals & Case Studies
- Applications of Taping: Lymphatic to Pediatric
- Balance Awareness and Kinesio Taping of the Ankle
- Diaphragmatic Tape for the Whole Abdomen
- Diastasis Recti: A Solution
- Effects of Kinesio Taping on Upper Extremity Pain
- Injuries in Golf
- Kinesio Taping and Hypotonia
- Kinesio Taping and Lymphatic Flow in Rabbit Hind Leg
- Kinesio Taping and Patellofemoral Pain
- Kinesio Taping and Pediatric Neurological Impairment
- Kinesio Taping and Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
- Kinesio Taping for Achilles Tendon Pain in Badminton Players
- Kinesio Taping for Children with Cerebral Palsy
- Kinesio Taping for Forearm Strength of Tennis Players
- Kinesio Taping for Hypertrophic Scar Formation
- Kinesio Taping for Lower Limbs Strength of Soccer Players
- Kinesio Taping for Lymphoedema in Women after Mastectomy
- Kinesio Taping for Motor Perception & Soccer Skills
- Kinesio Taping for Muscle Strength after ACL-Repair
- Kinesio Taping for Myofascial Pain in Shoulder
- Kinesio Taping for Patellar & Achilles Tendonitis in Bicyclists
- Kinesio Taping for Post-surgical Scar Management
- Kinesio Taping for Shoulder Sensations (Sports Rehab)
- Kinesio Taping for Skin Wounds
- Kinesio Taping for Water Polo Shoulder Injuries
- Kinesio Taping in Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema
- Kinesio Taping in Degenerative Cervical Disorders
- Kinesio Taping in Patients With Whiplash
- Kinesio Taping in Pediatric Rehabilitation Setting
- Kinesio Taping in Pediatrics to Improve Oral Motor Control
- Kinesio Taping in Reducing Edema of Lower Limbs
- Kinesio Taping in Stroke - Hemiplegia
- Kinesiology Taping and Meralgia Paresthetica
- Kinesiology Taping for Foot Drop
- Kinesiology Taping for Tonal Dysfunction in Children and Young Adults
- Kinesiology Taping in the Paediatric Population
- Kinesiotaping in Physiotherapy after Abdominal Surgery
- Muscular Pain & Kinesio Taping
- New Uses for Athletic Taping
- The Clinical Efficacy of Kinesio Tape for Shoulder Pain
- The Effect of Kinesio Taping for Sciatica in Pregnancy
- The Effects of Kinesio Taping on Peripheral Blood Flow
- The Effects of Kinesio Taping on Torticollis in Infants
- The Effects of Rocktape in Performance Enhancement
- ToolBox: Treatment for Sore Knees
- Treatment of 2nd Degree Ankle Sprains
- Kinesio Taping Treatment for the Disorders of Dancers
- Using Kinesio Taping in Patients after Cardiac Surgery
Kinesiology Taping By Condition
- Common Knee Conditions - IT Band Syndrome
- Common Knee Conditions - Runner's Knee
- How Kinesiology Tape is Being Used in Pediatric Care
- Indigestion
- Kinesiology Tape for Common Athletic Injuries
- Kinesiology Tape for Lymphedema in Breast Cancer Patients
- Kinesiology Taping for Ankle Stability
- Kinesiology Taping for Back Pain
- Kinesiology Taping for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Kinesiology Taping for Cervical Spinal Stenosis
- Kinesiology Taping for Pain Relief
- Kinesiology Taping for Sciatica and Lower Back Pain
- Natural Healing With Kinesiology Tape
- Tennis Elbow
- Unique Uses for Kinesiology Tape
Kinesiology Taping in the News
- Athletic Injuries
- Babies with Hypotonia
- Damu Cherry uses RockTape
- Ironman Champion Counts on SpiderTech
- Ironman Triathlete Loves KT Tape
- Knee Spider Helps Surfer's MCL Sprain
- KT Tape Introduced at 2010 Indian Wells
- Low Back Spider Eliminates Chronic Back Pain
- National Ballet of Canada wears SpiderTech!
- Peanut Butter & Co Cycling Team Counts on RockTape
- Putting on the Stripes to Ease Pain
- SpiderTech Enhances Cycling Performance
- SpiderTech Saves Jordan Rapp's Career
- World Class Athletes Wearing Kinesiology Tape
All Articles
- 10 Ways to Use Kinesiology Tape X-Strips
- A Guide to Kinesiology Tape
- Abdomen 01
- Abdomen 02
- Abdomen 03
- Abdomen 04
- Abdominals - KT Tape
- About KT Tape
- AC Joint Pain - KT Tape
- AC Joint Pain - StrengthTape
- Achilles Taping Videos
- Achilles Tendinitis - Go Tape
- Achilles Tendinitis - KT Tape
- Achilles Tendinitis - StrengthTape
- Achilles Tendinitis 01
- Achilles Tendinitis 02
- Achilles Tendinitis 03
- Add Kinesiology Taping to your Repertoire
- Ankle Sprain - SpiderTech
- Ankle Sprain - StrengthTape
- Ankle Stability - Genesis
- Ankle Stability - GO Tape
- Ankle Stability - KT Tape
- Ankle Taping Videos
- Applications of Taping: Lymphatic to Pediatric
- Ares Tape Videos
- Arm Taping Videos
- Athletic Injuries
- Babies with Hypotonia
- Baby Belt - RockTapeBack and Shoulder Pain
- Back HotSpot - StrengthTape
- Back of Knee Pain - KT Tape
- Back of Knee Pain - StrengthTape
- Back Pain - Kinesio Tape
- Back Taping VideosBalance Awareness and Kinesio Taping of the Ankle
- Ball of Foot Pain - KT Tape
- Belly Belt 01- PerformTex
- Belly Belt 02 - PerformTexBiceps
- Biceps - Go Tape
- Biceps - KT Tape
- Biceps - StrengthTape
- Big Toe
- Bruise
- Bunion - KT Tape
- Calf Achilles Support - Kindmax
- Calf and Arch Pain - SpiderTechCalf Cramp
- Calf PainCalf Pain - GO Tape
- Calf Pain - KT TapeCalf Strain - StrengthTape
- Calf Swelling
- Calf Taping Videos
- Carpal Tunnel - Kinesio Tape
- Carpal Tunnel - RockTape
- Carpel Tunnel
- Chest Pain 01
- Chest Pain 02
- Common Knee Conditions - IT Band Syndrome
- Common Knee Conditions - Runner's Knee
- Complete Knee - GO Tape
- Damu Cherry uses RockTape
- Diaphragm - RockTape
- Diaphragmatic Tape for the Whole Abdomen
- Diaphram - PerformTex
- Diastasis Recti: A Solution
- Edema & SwellingEdema 01 - SPiderTech
- Edema 02 - SpiderTech
- Effects of Kinesio Taping on Upper Extremity Pain
- Elbow Pain - SpiderTech
- Elbow Support - Kindmax
- Elbow Taping Videos
- Equine Kinesiology Taping VideosFinger Jam - KT Tape
- Finger Jam - StrengthTape
- Finger PainFlat Foot
- Food Support - KindMax
- Foot Ankle Swelling - PerformTex
- Foot Pain - Kinesio TapeFoot Pain - PerformTex
- Foot Taping Videos
- Front Neck Pain
- Front Sling w/ Baby Belt - RockTape
- Front Thigh Pain 01
- Front Thigh Pain 02
- Frozen Shoulder
- General Elbow - KT Tape
- General Elbow Injury - StrengthTape
- General Elbow- GO Tape
- General Shoulder
- General Shoulder - GO Tape
- General Shoulder - KT Tape
- General Shoulder - StrengthTape
- General Wrist Pain
- Gluteal Pain - GO Tape
- Gluteus - StrengthTape
- Gluteus Pain - KT Tape
- GO Tape videos
- Golf Elbow
- Golf Elbow - KT Tape
- Groin Pain
- Groin Pain - SpiderTech
- Groin Pain - StrengthTape
- Groin Strain - KT Tape
- Hallux Valgus
- Hamstring - GO Tape
- Hamstring - StrengthTape
- Hand Taping Videos
- Heel Pain - GO Tape
- Heel Pain - KT Tape
- Hip Flexor - KT Tape
- Hip Flexor - StrengthTape
- Hip Joint
- Hip Pain - GO Tape
- Hip Pain - PerformTex
- Hip Pain - SpiderTech
- Hip Pain 01
- Hip Pain 02
- Hip Taping Videos
- How Does Kinesiology Tape Work?
- How Kinesiology Tape Helps with Lymphatic Drainage
- How Kinesiology Tape is Being Used in Pediatric Care
- How to Apply Kinesiology Tape
- How to Apply Kinesiology Tape Precut Strips
- How to Apply Kinesiology Tape Without Touching the Adhesive
- How to Cut and Apply a Fan Strip of Kinesiology Tape
- How to Get Kinesiology Tape to Stick - The 6 P's of Kinesiology Taping
- How to Get Your Own Private-Label Custom Kinesiology Tape
- Indigestion
- Injuries in Golf
- Inner Knee Pain - KT Tape
- Inner Lower Arm PainIntercostal Neuralgia
- Introducing Ares Brand Kinesiology Tape
- Ironman Champion Counts on SpiderTech
- Ironman Triathlete Loves KT TapeIT Band - GO Tape
- IT Band - KT Tape
- Keeping Up The Momentum - Staying Motivated Through Injuries
- Kinesio Tape Information
- Kinesio Tape VideosKinesio Taping and Hypotonia
- Kinesio Taping and Lymphatic Flow in Rabbit Hind Leg
- Kinesio Taping and Patellofemoral Pain
- Kinesio Taping and Pediatric Neurological Impairment
- Kinesio Taping and Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
- Kinesio Taping for Achilles Tendon Pain in Badminton Players
- Kinesio Taping for Children with Cerebral Palsy
- Kinesio Taping for Forearm Strength of Tennis Players
- Kinesio Taping for Hypertrophic Scar Formation
- Kinesio Taping for Lower Limbs Strength of Soccer Players
- Kinesio Taping for Lymphoedema in Women after Mastectomy
- Kinesio Taping for Motor Perception & Soccer Skills
- Kinesio Taping for Muscle Strength after ACL-Repair
- Kinesio Taping for Myofascial Pain in Shoulder
- Kinesio Taping for Patellar & Achilles Tendonitis in Bicyclists
- Kinesio Taping for Post-surgical Scar Management
- Kinesio Taping for Shoulder Sensations (Sports Rehab)
- Kinesio Taping for Skin Wounds
- Kinesio Taping for Water Polo Shoulder Injuries
- Kinesio Taping in Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema
- Kinesio Taping in Degenerative Cervical Disorders
- Kinesio Taping in Patients With Whiplash
- Kinesio Taping in Pediatric Rehabilitation Setting
- Kinesio Taping in Pediatrics to Improve Oral Motor Control
- Kinesio Taping in Reducing Edema of Lower Limbs
- Kinesio Taping in Stroke - Hemiplegia
- Kinesio Taping Treatment for the Disorders of Dancers
- Kinesio Tex Classic vs. Kinesio Tex Gold FP
- Kinesiology Tape - The Facts
- Kinesiology Tape Benefits
- Kinesiology Tape Brand Comparison
- Kinesiology Tape for Common Athletic Injuries
- Kinesiology Tape for Lymphedema in Breast Cancer Patients
- Kinesiology Tape vs Athletic Tape or Strapping Tape
- Kinesiology Taping - General
- Kinesiology Taping and Meralgia Paresthetica
- Kinesiology Taping Blog
- Kinesiology Taping Do's and Don'ts
- Kinesiology Taping for Ankle Stability
- Kinesiology Taping for Back Pain
- Kinesiology Taping for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Kinesiology Taping for Cervical Spinal Stenosis
- Kinesiology Taping for Foot Drop
- Kinesiology Taping for Pain Relief
- Kinesiology Taping for Plantar Fasciitis
- Kinesiology Taping for Pregnancy
- Kinesiology Taping for Sciatica and Lower Back Pain
- Kinesiology Taping for Tonal Dysfunction in Children and Young Adults
- Kinesiology Taping in the Paediatric Population
- Kinesiology Taping Videos - By Body Part
- Kinesiotaping in Physiotherapy after Abdominal Surgery
- Knee Pain - Kinesio Tape
- Knee Pain - SpiderTech
- Knee Pain 01
- Knee Pain 02
- Knee Pain 03
- Knee Pain 04
- Knee Pain 05
- Knee Spider Helps Surfer's MCL Sprain
- Knee Stability - StrengthTape
- Knee Support - Genesis
- Knee Support - Kindmax
- Knee Support - KT Tape
- Knee Taping VideosKneecap Pain - Kinesio Tape
- KT Tape Introduced at 2010 Indian Wells
- KT Tape Videos
- Lateral Ankle Sprain
- Lateral Elbow Pain 01
- Lateral Elbow Pain 02
- Lateral Knee Pain
- Lateral Neck Pain
- Low Back Pain - GO Tape
- Low Back Pain - Kinesio Tape
- Low Back Spider Eliminates Chronic Back Pain
- Low Back Support - PerformTex
- Lower Back - RockTape
- Lower Back Pain - KT Tape
- Lower Back Pain - SpiderTech
- Lower Back Pain 01
- Lower Back Pain 02
- Lower Back Pain 03
- Lower Back Pain 04
- Lower Back Stability - StrengthTape
- Lower Back Support - Kindmax
- Lymphatic - SpiderTech
- Medial Ankle Sprain
- Medial Elbow Pain 01
- Medial Elbow Pain 02
- Medial Knee Pain
- Miscellaneous Instructions Videos
- Muscles of Thigh PainMuscular Pain & Kinesio�� Taping
- Nasara Kinesiology Tape
- National Ballet of Canada wears SpiderTech!Natural Healing With Kinesiology Tape
- Neck and Shoulder Pain - KT Tape
- Neck and Shoulder Pain 01
- Neck and Shoulder Pain 02
- Neck Pain 01 - Kinesio tape
- Neck Pain 02 - Kinesio Tape
- Neck Postural Stress - RockTape
- Neck Stiffness
- Neck Strain - SpiderTech
- Neck Strain - StrengthTape
- Neck Support - Kindmax
- Neck Taping Videos
- Neck Tension Pain Relief
- New Kinesiology Taping DVD
- New Uses for Athletic Taping
- Osgood Schlatter - GO Tape
- Osgood Schlatter - KT Tape
- Osgood Schlatter - StrengthTape
- Outer Knee Pain - KT Tape
- Outer Knee Pain - StrengthTape
- Outer Lower Arm Pain
- Outer Lower Elbow
- Patella Pain 01
- Patella Pain 02
- Peanut Butter & Co Cycling Team Counts on RockTape
- PerformTex Videos
- Peroneal Tendonitis - KT Tape
- Piriformis Hip Pain - RockTape
- Plantar Fasciitis - GO Tape
- Plantar Fasciitis - KT Tape
- Plantar Fasciitis - RockTape
- Plantar Fasciitis - StrengthTape
- Planter Fasciitis
- Posterior Neck Pain 01
- Posterior Neck Pain 02
- Posterior Shin Splints - KT Tape
- Posterior Thigh Pain 01
- Posterior Thigh Pain 02
- Posterior Upper Shoulder
- Postural - SpiderTech
- PowerTaping and Fascial Movement Taping
- Pregnancy Carpal Tunnel - RockTape
- Pregnancy Foot Ankle Swelling - PerformTex
- Pregnancy Foot Pain - PerformTex
- Pregnancy Foot Swelling - PerformTex
- Pregnancy Hip Pain - PerformTex
- Pregnancy Hip Pain - RockTape
- Pregnancy Low Back Pain - PerformTex
- Pregnancy Lower Back Pain - RockTape
- Pregnancy Neck Postural Stress - RockTape
- Pregnancy Plantar Fasciitis - RockTape
- Pregnancy Swollen Ankles - RockTape
- Pregnancy Taping Videos
- Printable Taping Instructions
- Putting on the Stripes to Ease Pain
- Quad - GO Tape
- Quad - KT Tape
- Quad - StrengthTape
- Resources for Health Professionals
- Rheumatism of Ankle
- Rheumatism of Elbow
- Rheumatism of Finger
- Rheumatism of Knee
- Rheumatism of Wrist
- Rib Pain - KT Tape
- Rib Pain - RockTape
- Rib Pain 01
- Rib Pain 02
- Rock On with New Rock Sauce
- RockTape Information
- RockTape Videos
- Rotator Cuff - KT Tape
- Rotator Cuff - StrengthTape
- Sacroiliac - RockTape
- Sciatica - PerformTex
- Sciatica - RockTape
- Shin Splints
- Shin Splints - GO Tape
- Shin Splints - KT Tape
- Shin Splints - StrengthTape
- Shin Taping Videos
- Shoulder Constusion
- Shoulder Pain - Genesis
- Shoulder Pain - SpiderTech
- Shoulder Pain 01 - Kinesio Tape
- Shoulder Pain 02 - Kinesio Tape
- Shoulder Pain from Overuse
- Shoulder Stability - GO Tape
- Shoulder Support - Kindmax
- Shoulder Taping Videos
- SI Joint - GO Tape
- SI Joint - KT Tape
- Sole Pain 01
- Sole Pain 02
- SpiderTech Enhances Cycling Performance
- SpiderTech Gentle Information
- SpiderTech Information
- SpiderTech PowerStrips
- SpiderTech PowerStrips Videos
- SpiderTech Precut Kinesiology Tape
- SpiderTech Saves Jordan Rapp's CareerSpiderTech Videos
- SpiderTech X-Strips for Tennis Elbow PainSpine - KT Tape
- Spine Pain - GO Tape
- Spine Taping Videos
- Sprained Wrist - SpiderTech
- StrengthTape Information
- StrengthTape Videos
- Swollen Ankles - RockTape
- Tail BoneTen Tips for Getting Kinesiology Tape to Stick
- Tennis ElbowTennis Elbow
- Tennis Elbow - GenesisTennis Elbow - GO Tape
- Tennis Elbow - KT Tape
- Tennis Elbow - StrengthTape
- Test Post - Table Settings
- The Basics of Applying Kinesiology Tape
- The Clinical Efficacy of Kinesio Tape for Shoulder Pain
- The Effect of Kinesio Taping for Sciatica in Pregnancy
- The Effects of Kinesio Taping on Peripheral Blood Flow
- The Effects of Kinesio Taping on Torticollis in Infants
- The Effects of Rocktape in Performance Enhancement
- Theratape Education Center
- Thigh Taping VideosThumb Pain
- Thumb Pain - KT Tape
- Thumb TendinitisToolBox: Treatment for Sore Knees
- Top of Foot Pain - KT Tape
- Treatment of 2nd Degree Ankle Sprains
- Triceps - GO Tape
- Triceps - KT Tape
- Triceps BrachiiTurf Toe - KT Tape
- Types of Kinesiology Tape
- Unique Uses for Kinesiology Tape
- Upper Back Pain 01
- Upper Back Pain 02
- Upper Knee Pain - SpiderTech
- Using Kinesio Taping in Patients after Cardiac Surgery
- Videos
- Videos - By Brand
- Weak Hamstring - SpiderTech
- What is Kinesiology Tape?
- What is Power Taping for Athletic Performance?
- Whiplash Pain Relieved
- World Class Athletes Wearing Kinesiology Tape
- Wrist Injury - StrengthTape
- Wrist Pain - Genesis
- Wrist Pain - Kinesio Tape
- Wrist Pain - KT Tape
- Wrist Stability - GO Tape
- Wrist Support - Kindmax
- Wrist Taping Videos