KT Tape for Gymnastics Injuries

I started using KT tape about a year and a half ago for Achilles Tendinitis (AT).  My coach was wrapping my foot with normal athletic tape and I ran out of it.  So, when we went to buy more tape, my mom found the KT tape and saw that there was a way to tape for AT.  Using Kinesiology tape is faster and easier for me to tape myself so I don't have to rely on my coaches to always tape my injuries for me.  The tape also allows me to have more range of motion compared to the normal athletic tape.  

There are 2 types of KT Tapes, one is made out of cotton and the other one is synthetic. If you are not doing sports, I recommend using the cotton one. If you are doing sports, you should definitely use the synthetic version because it stays on longer, especially if you sweat a lot. 

I continue to use KT for my AT and elbow tendinitis.  It helps with the pain and it is good for your muscles. The tape makes the skin pull away from the muscle and lets more blood flow to the injured area.

If you have a gymnastics injury or any sports injury, you can go on YouTube and find lots of videos on how to wrap for that particular injury.

This is what KT Pro tape looks like when I put it on by myself.  And this is also how it looks after wearing it for more than 12 hours :-D


If you are a gymnast using KT tape or any other brand of Kinesiology tape, please post in the comments.


Comments

  1. AnonymousJanuary 4, 2017 at 1:39 AM

    Great post and informative too :)

    KT Tape provides the support and increased proprioception that helps the gymnasts to recover from injuries and pain more quickly.

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  2. Apu MridhaJuly 10, 2018 at 1:29 PM

    Hey,
    Really enjoyed reading your post. It’s amazing ! Thank you for sharing with us :)


    Regards

    Apu

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  3. WilliamJuly 16, 2018 at 10:03 PM

    Thanks for sharing this great post. I absolutely love to read informative stuff. Looking forward to find out more and acquire further knowledge from here. I am eagerly waiting for more updates on Underwrap for Sports Tape.


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