Kinesiology Tape

In this lecture, learn the what, how, and why of kinesiology taping and about the kinesiology taping products offered by SpiderTech.

Takeaways

Dr. Nick Martichenko, Director of Education for SpiderTech, talks Kinesiology tape!

WHAT is it?

A cotton-elastic fabric with a medical-grade adhesive designed to move and stretch with the skin
Can be worn up to 7 days at a time through bathing, showering, and exercising

HOW does it work?

Spidertech helps in 3 different ways: providing structural support, pain management, and swelling and inflammation
Provides structural support by helping to stabilize and support joints, improve posture, and optimize movements
Taping provides constant skin stimulation which interacts with your nervous system to improve pain and muscle tension, helps range of motion, and body awareness
Improves swelling and inflammation by the elastic fibers in the tape gently elevating the skin which allows any swelling or inflammation in the area to flow out and prevent congestion or pooling from happening under the tape

WHY is it important for you?

SpiderTech provides options for self-care!
Kinesiology tape helps users to get through the day with fewer aches and pains and helps to prevent them as well.
Helps professionals extend their careers!

Overview

SpiderTech's kinesiology tape comes in multiple forms to ensure usability for both novice experts alike:
- Rolls: Continuous rolls of tape that require cutting. For more advanced practitioners
- Body-Specific Pre-Cuts: 18 one-piece pre-cuts to target areas of the body prone to injury/chronic pain
- Universal Strips: One-piece strips not specific to body parts that can be used on multiple areas to target discomfort
- SpiderTech tape is latex-free and hypoallergenic and uses 100% poly-acrylic adhesive to reduce skin irritation

Rolls

Great for versatile placements as they can be cut into whatever lengths/shapes you'll need
Familiarity with kinesiology tape cutting and placement is recommended
Available in 2", 4" (XL), and 6" (XXL) widths to fit all parts of the body, XL and XXL can be cut to make your own face covers

Body-Specific Pre-Cuts

Available in 18 pre-cuts that target areas of the body that are common sites for injury and/or chronic pain (back, knee, shoulder, etc.)
Use a patented number system to help all tapers - from experts to novices - easily apply their tape and ensure the correct application technique to achieve maximum effectiveness
Eliminates the need for cutting the tape to the appropriate size and only requires that the user peel the backing off the tape and adhere it to the area of the body in need

Universal Strips

Regular i-Strips
- Versatile strips that are great for use on calves, upper and lower arms, upper leg, lower back, shoulders
Mini i-Strips
- Smallest strips for pinpoint accuracy
- Excellent for tighter areas like fingers and toes, or adding extra support to your existing kinesiology tape applications
y-Spider
- Perfect solution for forearms and biceps
- Great for relieving discomfort associated with carpal tunnel, tennis elbow, radial nerve entrapment, bicep tendonitis, and more!
Regular x-Spider
- A versatile option for joints and anywhere needing targeted relief. Great for use on elbows, ankles, knees, back, wrists, or shoulders
- The four extending arms can shape around body contours and hold the spider
Mini x-Spider
- Great for the face (opening up the sinuses) and feet (bunions, tendonitis, etc.)

Pregnancy Spider

An ideal option for expectant mothers seeking pregnancy belly support and relief from the ailments associated with pregnancy (back discomfort, swollen feet, sciatica, and others). Also great for post-pregnancy support
This product is a one-piece pre-cut with simple application (guests can easily apply on themselves at home)
Great to include as part of a pregnancy massage both during and post pregnancy and/or sent home with guests to continue support between services