KT Tape Might Be An Injured Walker's Secret Weapon

KT TAPE MIGHT BE AN INJURED WALKER’S SECRET WEAPON

MY FITNESS PAL BLOG, AUGUST 2019

Lauren Krouse

(excerpt from the article)

Chances are you’ve already seen eye-catching kinesiology tape (aka KT or kinesio tape) on professional athletes. Quarterback Tom Brady used it to help him play without discomfort in the Super Bowl, while professional golfer Jordan Speith was spotted wearing it on his wrist when competing.

KT Tape Might be an Injured Walker’s Secret Weapon: My Fitness Pal

But weekend warriors and those who walk for exercise can make use of kinesio tape, too, whether battling knee pain or recovering from shin splints.

Here, what you need to know about kinesio tape and how you can use it to support your walking routine:

WHAT IS KINESIO TAPE?

“Kinesiology tape is a therapeutic tape used to treat musculoskeletal injuries,” says Daniel Giordano, doctor of physical therapy and certified strength and conditioning specialist at Bespoke Treatments. “Originally created by Japanese chiropractor Kenzo Kase in the 1970s, the majority of KT tapes are made from cotton and an acrylic adhesive. They’re latex-free, hypoallergenic and water-resistant (meaning you can shower with it).”

Designed to imitate the elasticity of human skin, kinesio tape is not to be confused with typical athletic tape: “White tape is extremely rigid and doesn’t do much more than temporarily cast an area,” explains Giordano.

HOW KINESIOLOGY TAPE CAN SUPPORT YOUR WALKING ROUTINE

“KT tape is versatile,” says Bianca Beldini, a doctor of physical therapy and USA Triathlon certified coach. “It can be used to support overworked and tired muscles, provide support to fascia (connective tissue between your skin and muscles), and improve the pliability of strained tissues.” Here, a few ways you can use kinesio tape to keep up with your walking workouts:

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