Taping in St. Catharines

What is taping?

Taping utilizes adhesive elastic tape applied strategically to the body. It's not just about immobilization like traditional athletic tape. Kinesio tape, the most common type used, is designed to mimic the skin's elasticity and allows for some movement.

Our St. Catharines Physiotherapists apply the tape in specific patterns to achieve various goals for support, injury recovery, stabilization, and more. Taping is a complementary technique often used alongside other physical therapy interventions for a variety of conditions.

How can taping help me?

It’s not just for athletes, though it’s fantastic for sports performance or personal training! Taping also provides:

  • Improved pain management. Taping can help reduce pain by supporting sore muscles and joints.

  • Enhanced stability and support. Kinesio tape can provide gentle support to weak muscles or joints, improving stability and function during movement.

  • Increased range of motion. By reducing pain and stiffness, taping can help improve your range of motion, allowing you to move more freely.

  • Improved proprioception (your body’s awareness of its position in space). The tape can provide sensory input to your body, enhancing your awareness of limb position and potentially improving balance and coordination.

  • Reduced swelling and inflammation. Taping may promote lymphatic drainage, which can help reduce swelling and inflammation in the taped area.

What are some conditions taping can help treat?

  • Muscle strains and sprains

  • Joint pain

  • Back pain

  • Knee pain

  • Plantar fasciitis

  • Tendinitis

  • Repetitive strain injuries (RSI)

  • Sports injuries

  • Postural dysfunction

How do I get taping at ProActive?

At ProActive, start with an assessment or follow-up visit with a Physiotherapist to try taping.

If, at any time, you are concerned about how taping or any other treatment is conducted, we are happy to talk to you before any treatment begins. Have questions? Call our front desk!

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