I am so very impressed by this tape. I started with original cotton KT tapes when I was diagnosed with ab + rib + hip/thigh (illiotibial band) muscle injuries from vigrous workout and told to wear kinesio tapes for 4 weeks. They did not limit range of motion at all but instead prevented excess motions or overstreaching of muscles so that I could safely work out. By the time the initial 4 week regimen was up, I had already tried 2 other KT tapes (for sensitive skin, and PRO) and liked KT PRO tapes so much that I decided to continue using them in my marathon training.
I have been using them for shoulder, rib, ab, hip, hamstring, side of leg (peroneus longus), ankle, and foot, sometimes all at the same time. I just ran a marathon race with 13 KT RPO tapes on me, and they stayed on till the finish line. After the race I lost my toenails which altered my gait and caused severe ankle pain. Ibuprofen didn't help with pain while walking, so I put the tapes around the ankle* and the pain was reduced significantly. I will be using KT PTO tapes in my training for probaly next couple of months until everything heals so that I don't have to completely stop training.
The tapes are supporsed to be applied on the clean skin AT LEAST 1 HOUR BEFORE activity, and if you follow that instruction, they remain in place no matter how long, vigrous, and sweaty the activity is. If you cut them in half to make a Y shape tape for your shoulder or hamstring, make sure you keep at least an inch for the anchor to stay put.
I don't leave them on after shower, even though they are supposed to last for a few days. I just wear them on the day of training or from the night before and take them off after activity. I am allergic to adhesive, so wearing them for too long gives me rash. But I'd rather be itchy than in pain.
Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 4.57 x 2.99 x 2.13 inches |
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Package Weight | 0.09 Kilograms |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 3.15 x 2.36 x 4.72 inches |
Item Weight | 0.2 Pounds |
Brand Name | KT Tape |
Country of Origin | China |
Warranty Description | No Warranty |
Model Name | Pro Kinesiology Therapeutic Sports Tape |
Color | Jet Black |
Material | 100% Polyester |
Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
Number of Items | 1 |
Manufacturer | KT TAPE |
Part Number | 893169002332 |
Model Year | 2017 |
Style | Precut |
Included Components | KT Tape Pro Kinesiology Therapeutic Sports Tape, 20 Precut 10 inch Strips, Jet Black, Latex Free, Water Resistance, Pro & Olympic Choice |
Size | Jet Black |
Sport Type | Cycling |