Men Kinesio Tape

[skschlag]

I am thinking about trying this on D's shoulder. His PT used it a lot when we were still going. Do any experienced coaches have any input? Suggestions?

 

[Deleted member D3987]

it works.

 

[gymmomof1]

My dd uses it when coming off injury. Her pt shows us how to tape it and now she does it herself. See if you could stop by your pt to show you how to apply it.

 

[emilykatherine]

I used to use it but after about and hour of practice it would fall off... But I also had to wear a brace over it

 

[krc]

The jury is still out on its effectiveness:

http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/07/31/oly-science-tape-day-idUSL6E8IV57020120731

http://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/features/kinesio-tape-athletes-help-hype

It probably won't hurt, but it is not a cure-all either.

 

[JBS]

It's very expensive and it does not always stick well.

It seems to work for certain things though.

 

[skschlag]

Thanks guys. He had some luck with it after the first injury so I was thinking it might help this time. I think it is worth a shot...

 

[Iwannabemargo]

P&F uses it if her knee plays up, and I used it on my shoulder I damaged the rotator cuff. Great stuff. I buy it online on rolls. Pink for practice and beige for comps.

 

[alsmom]

I saw it at Marshall's tonight for 14.99...I am not sure if it works, because luckily we have not needed it, but I think that is considerably less expensive than the cost at other places!!

 

[Iwannabemargo]

this is the one we use http://www.amazon.co.uk/Levotape-Kinesiology-Tape-Pink/dp/B005PVPHHK/ref=pd_sim_sg_4

 

[gym monkeys mom]

If you find a chiropractic school with a store of supplies and supplements they have it cheapest.

DD uses it for chronic stuff and it works great. We recently had to do a shoulder and it healed well. You can find taping ideas on internet if you google it. If PT can't help show you how to put it on.

Good luck with any injury ice, time , rest and tape! MD too....

 

[twisting007bigflip]

It works with the correct application