The Kinesio®*/ Spider Tech®** Taping methods both use and elastic hypoallergenic tape to help with: Structural support Enhanced neurological activation Improved circulation We have found it very effective with chronic muscle and joint problems. It's especially useful for those who have to return to sport or other physical demands before reaching a plateau in care or for chronic recurrent problems.

* Kinesio® is the original kinesiology tape

**Spider Tech® is a line of pre-cut kinesiology tape

Kinesio®/ Spider Tech® Taping involves taping over and around muscles in order to assist and give support or to prevent over-contraction. The first technique gives the practitioner the opportunity to actually give support while maintaining full range of motion. This enables the individual to participate in their normal physical activity with functional assistance. The second technique, which is most commonly used in the acute stage of rehabilitation, helps prevent overuse or over-contraction and helps provide facilitation of lymph flow for an entire 24 hour period. Correctional techniques include mechanical, lymphatic, ligament/tendon, fascia, space and functional. Kinesio®/ Spider® Tech Tape can be used in conjunction with other therapies to help facilitate healing and improve function.