There is NOT any kind of dissimilarity in the colors - the colors are totally for the superficial purposes. The glue is of the same potency, and it doesn’t make any difference, whichever color you make use of while applying. In the instructions, we make use of more colors, to make it easy for the audience to find when over one strip of tape is used.
SHOULD I WEAR IT PRIOR TO EXERCISE?
It is good to tape up prior to exercise, as a preventive measure, in case, you require some extra support and stability or if you suffer from a condition that you know of.
FOR HOW LONG WILL KT TAPE STAY?
KT Tape can stay on for numerous days. However, it should be worn for maximum 5 days. Usually, the area where it is …show more content…
In around 90% of the clinical applications 10″ strips are made use of. Longer lengths are hardly used by the healthcare professionals. Seldom, a shorter strip is required. Cutting of a 10″ strip in half fulfils these requirements satisfactorily.
CAN I GET HURT, IF I APPLY IT IMPROPERLY?
Unlike certain sports injury linked products, (particularly medications) it is difficult to harm yourself with this product. Worst comes to worst, you will miss applying the tape, in this case, it will neither help nor harm.
DOES THIS TAPE HELP IN STRESS FRACTURES?
This product is not the best solution, when it comes to stress fractures. In case of stress fracture, if the tape doesn’t give instant relief, visit a doctor, as it might be a …show more content…
YES! For years Medical practitioners have been training the patients to apply the tape on their own. It is extremely simple and usually takes no more than a couple of attempts in learning to tape yourself. The tape can easily be applied on areas like, shins, Achilles tendonitis, knees, ITBS and plantar. However, you will require some help, when it comes to areas like - shoulder apps, neck, and back.
HOW IS THE TAPE TO BE REMOVED?
Pull off the tape in the direction of the hair. For easy removal, apply baby oil, as, it will aid in dissolving the gum.
HOW SHOULD I APPLY THE TAPE FOR PAINS/ACHES, NOT LISTED ON THE INSTRUCTIONS PAGE?
Below are some tips that will help you in applying KT Tape, irrespective of where the aches/pains are located -
• Stretch of tape – If the stretch of the tape is increased, it will support more. In case you require additional support or stability for a joint, tendon, muscle, simply intensify the stretch of the tape.
• Placement of the tape - The Tape is always to be applied directly on the affected area.
• Position of the body - the body or tissue needs to be stretched prior to the application of the tape.
CAN THE TAPE BE WORN UNDER COMPRESSION SOCKS?