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How Kinesiology Tape Can Help You

Injuries and discomfort are inevitable parts of having an active lifestyle. This is why athletes need to know the different injuries that they are prone in their designated sport or activity. It’s also to make sure that they take enough care to prevent and even treat them.

Since its inception, kinesiology tape has become more and more popular as a treatment tool that therapists turn to.

Moving as the athlete moves, kinesiology tape does not impede movement, making it is a better option than the more traditional braces and wraps. Comfortable to wear under clothes and can last for several days, active folks can experience continued support without the hassle of taking off and changing the tape every day. These are just some of the numerous benefits of using kinesiology tape.

So, without further ado, here are some popular sports and the common injuries that you might expect from playing them. Plus, get more information on some of the taping protocols that you can try at home to help alleviate some of the discomforts that you might feel brought about by the injury.

Running

Runners and marathoners have long since sported colorful kinesiology tapes during sporting events - and for good reason. Packed with benefits, kin taping may help provide relief for the discomfort that runners may feel for common running injuries. These may include runner’s knee, Achilles tendinitis, ankle sprain, shin splints, plantar fasciitis, and patellar tendinitis.

Volleyball

Since volleyball involves a lot of overhead movements, players may be prone to overuse injuries, especially in the shoulders. Some of the most common injuries in this sport include rotator cuff tendinitis, ankle sprain, patellar tendinitis, and low-back pain. Volleyball players may also be prone to finger injuries.

Soccer

With the amount of running and sudden direction changes required in soccer, players are generally prone to repetitive stress injuries and muscle soreness. Some of the most common injuries that soccer players may experience are ankle and knee sprains. They may also be prone to a calf strain, AC joint sprain, and Achilles tendonitis (an overuse injury of the tendon that connects the calf muscles at the back of the lower leg to the heel bone).

Basketball

Since kinesiology tape does not restrict movement, it’s an ideal tool for basketball players to get support while mitigating muscle soreness. Plus, players can continue to wear kin tape to get relief even as they play on the hardwood. Some of the common injuries that players may include sprain in the ankles and knees. They may also be susceptible to developing shin splints, as well as back pain.

Lacrosse

Involving intensive running and sudden move changes, players who play lacrosse may be prone to overuse injuries. Some of the most common injuries that players may develop over time include ankle and knee sprain and injuries in the hip. With kinesiology tape’s “lifting action,” it may help fluid and blood circulation in the affected area leading to faster recovery.

Baseball

Depending on their position on the diamond, baseball players have their fair share of pains and injuries that result from long hours of practice. Pitchers may be prone to rotator cuff injuries, and batters may develop back and torso pain as well as knee sprains. Wearing kinesiology while playing may help alleviate some of the discomforts players feel while getting support.

Hockey

For a high-contact sport like hockey, players are susceptible to a variety of injuries that may be acute. Athletes on ice may also develop overuse injuries due to long hours of practice and play. Some of the most common injuries that hockey players may be prone to are knee injuries, high ankle sprains, and groin strains.

Gym

Going to the gym to stay fit is just as labor-intensive as playing your favorite sport. This is why gym-goers are not exempt from the aches and sores that sportspeople tend to experience. Some of the common discomforts that gym folks may have are biceps tendinitis, ankle sprain, shoulder pain, shin splints, and wrist pain.

Office

Even if you don’t particularly have a very active lifestyle, it doesn’t necessarily mean that you’re exempt from aches and sores. Sitting the whole day and working a 9-to-5 also makes you susceptible to certain discomforts, especially when your work setup isn’t ideal. Some of the most common aches that folk that spend so much time in the office include back, neck, shoulder, and even wrist pain.

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