kinesio tape
Stretchy athletic strips
Kinesio tape is elastic therapeutic tape applied to skin to support muscles and joints without restricting movement.
Athletes use it for injury prevention and recovery, though evidence for its effectiveness beyond placebo is limited.
The colorful strips became visible in professional sports and the Olympics: She had kinesio tape on her shoulder throughout the tournament.
Also called kinesiology tape or KT tape.
- athleticPhysically strong and active
- muscleContractile body tissue
- muscle sorenessPain from physical strain
- supportTo uphold or sustain
- elasticAble to stretch, rebounds
injury · torn ligament · sports · sports medicine · adhesive · stretch · recovery · pain · joint · knee · shoulder · physical therapist · colorful · strips · skin · movement · range of motion · flexibility
- adhesive tapesadhesive strips
- bandagesbandage, gauze, adhesive bandage, dressing, Band-Aid
- physical therapyphysical therapist, exercise therapy, stretching, physiotherapist, rehab
- local treatmentstopical cream, ointment, salve, balm, liniment
- sports medicinesports medicine, injury prevention, sports injuries, rehabilitation, physical therapy
- therapy equipmentresistance bands, knee brace, exercise balls, ankle support, balance boards
kinesio tapeplaster cast
Rigid fracture immobilizer
fiberglass cast · splint · immobilizer · walking boot · cervical collar
kinesio tapesurgery
Invasive medical procedure
surgical intervention · oral medication · pain pills · anti-inflammatory drugs · cortisone injection
kinesiology, kinesiologist, kinetic, kinetics, kinematics, kinematic, hyperkinetic, telekinesis, telekinetic