Well, if you know a sports medicine professional who can show you, that would be best. Maybe your chiropractor uses it and will tape you up. Shoulders are one of the more complex joints often subject to instability, mobility issues, and pain. Every person uses their shoulders on a regular basis and for those who workout, shoulders are more often under stress. The use of KT Tape Pro on the shoulder can greatly assist in providing support and relieving pain. Designed to stay in place through the toughest workouts, KT Tape Pro is created with synthetic performance fibers that are fast-drying, water resistant, and offer a great deal of strength and stretch. Apply the tape over the affected area with the muscles in a stretched position. “The tape is applied from one end of the muscle to the other with very little to no stretch on the tape itself,” says Yu.

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Depending on the application, KT tape has a wide variety of uses for discomfort and swelling, says Yu. “It can help pain, decrease swelling or edema, and improve quality of life," she says. "If you have less pain and more mobility, then you’re able to perform the recreational activities you enjoy.” Be seen. Be safe. KT TAPE PRO synthetic features reflective elements that add even more functions to its form, perfect for use in low light conditions, road training, and reflecting the flash of action-shot paparazzi. AVAILABLE IN 10 COLOURS

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Your knee is going to be one of the more difficult joints to tape! But I followed their instructions and did alright. And once the tape was on, it was wonderful! First created in the 1970s, this flexible tape was designed to help improve mobility, reduce inflammation, and support joints, muscles, and tendons. Now, kinesiology tape has become a staple in the athletic arena used by professional athletes, everyday gym-goers, and those rehabilitating a body part. Taping has become more commonplace in a gym than less flexible support tools such as knee braces because of its convenience and versatility. Some areas of your body are easier to tape yourself than others, so consider where and how you’ll apply the tape before you buy. Ideally, you should consult a doctor or physical therapist before using kinesiology tape so they can show how to properly cut and apply it in a way that will enhance your performance, instead of harming it. “It is very important to know the anatomy where you are trying to apply the tape,” said Bruce Allen, DC, a chiropractor and certified kinesiology tape practitioner at the San Diego Running Institute. “If taped incorrectly, you could give yourself a separate injury.” As an added bonus, the pro version comes in a permanent carrying case, not just a cardboard box. That’s a nice touch because you don’t want to damage the tape or have it unroll out of control.

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Depending on the pain and severity, various application styles can help with the following common conditions. On my shin, the tape still looked brand new after the 3 day mark! Speaking of my shin, how did the running go? Now it may sound too good to be true, but KT tape has specific purposes when applied correctly, says Yu. “It’s usually applied in the athletic population, commonly seen in runners with colorful tape along their shins, shoulders, or knees," she adds. "It’s also widely used in the rehab setting for reducing swelling after an operation or injury.” The effectiveness varies on the individual and type of injury, but it’s most beneficial on short-term pain and not a long-term solution, research suggests.

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If you tuned into any of the Olympics, you likely saw many swimmers wearing brightly colored kinesiology tape which begs the question, what tape not only stays in place but provides support when submerged in water. KT Tape Pro Extreme, for one, is a kinesiology tape specifically formulated to maintain its adhesiveness and elasticity in water. The extra-strength adhesive is designed to stay securely on the skin through extreme weather conditions as well as in the pool, shower, or any body of water.