Supporting the body is something we have done for years, however traditional style supports tend to be very restrictive. In some cases of course, like broken bones for example, it is vital the inju...

We were interested to learn why many professionals, including physiotherapists, chiropractors and osteopaths, use kinesiology tape in their practice. So we made some enquiries and wanted to share some of the things that we found out.

In this handy guide, you’ll find an overview of KINESIOLOGY SPORTS TAPE, an introduction to how it works, and step by step instructions on the taping methods used to treat the different areas of the body.

Kinesiology Tape was originally invented by a Japanese chiropractor, who wanted to create an effective alternative to traditional athletic tapes that limited the body's full range of motion. 

You may have seen many athletes competing at the Olympic games who are covered with bright tape on their arms, legs and body. This is not a fashion statement, but it is there to promote support and healing to various areas of the body. So just what is kinesiology tape, and how is it helping athletes across the world.

Throughout the blog we will give demonstrations of how to apply kinesiology tape depending on the problem area in the body. Today we will look at tennis elbow.

One of the reasons that professional sportspeople and athletes like kinesiology tape is because it is durable and can last between applications. You are probably used to seeing athletes with brightly coloured tape on their knees or legs, shoulders and backs pretty much anywhere

Bruising can be painful and take a long time to heal, so professionals are always on the hunt for new ways to try and speed up the healing process. As a result, there has been quite a lot of interest in kinesiology tape and whether it can play a part in the recovery timeline when a patient presents with severe bruising and swelling following an accident or injury.