Running barefoot isn’t just for toddlers and summers spent in the backyard anymore — the long-held tradition of running with no shoes is making a comeback.
This minimalist running technique has recently garnered a great deal of press with the creation of a new shoe for barefoot runners… confused? Don’t be. The funky-looking Vibram Five Finger Shoe provides all the health benefits of running and walking barefoot, without the actual physical risks of going barefoot in a modern environment.

From the very first day, we have paid close attention to runners and the run specialty channel because KT Tape is a perfect solution for the common overuse injuries runners experience such as ITBS, runner’s knee, shin splints, plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinitis, hamstring strain, etc.

With the Boston Marathon just around the corner, KT Tape is gearing up for the big event along with thousands of racers. The Boston Marathon is a legendary event and we found an interview with a Boston Marathon legend, Bill Rodgers. He outlines some of his tried and true rules suggestions.

Everyone’s gait is unique and different. And everyone has different needs when it comes to athletic shoes and support. An article at thestretchinghandbook.com delves into the science behind common running issues.

When you exercise, you are beginning the process of endorphin production. A common example of this is known as the “runner’s high,” which is a feeling of exhilaration runners sometimes experience. Endorphins block the transmission of pain signals.

The health benefits of dancesport are impressive and according to Dr.Velazquez, a writer for ehow.com, “ballroom dancing is known to raise heart rate, burn calories, and tone every muscle in the body. People who share time, laughter, and thoughts together are more likely to have lower rates of illness and even death. By losing weight, eating healthy foods, and increasing activity people can live a healthier life.”

Much thanks to Sandy Dover and our friends at SLAM Magazine for the great review on KT Tape. In the review, Dover not only highlights how pro ballers use KT Tape for healing and rehabilitation, but have a first-hand view of how it’s applied and how it works.

The KT Tape team has a very busy weekend planned. We have booths at both ends of the country for the Los Angeles Marathon and the Georgia ING Marathon. Taping demonstrations and pre-race advice are available at the booth on Friday and Saturday before the race.

We had a great time at the BNP Paribas Open this past week in Indian Wells, California. We treated thousands of people with strained shoulders, back pain, tennis elbow, wrist pain, and knee pain. We are very pleased at the results and we’d like to thank all of those that returned to see us days later to report on their relief and improved conditions. Many reported that they were able to play again without the pain that had sidelined them for so long.

Many endurance athletes commonly suffer from over-reaching. Experts say prolonged over-reaching can adversely affect the body, making it over-trained with harmful effects. Advice from Dave Scott from Triathlon magazine…

A torn shoulder rotator cuff is a bummer for anyone. New research from the University of Utah School of Medicine has research stating that there might be a genetic predisposition for shoulder rotator cuff disease. Outlined are reasons why shoulders may be weak. KT Tape has treated thousands of people suffering from shoulder pain and rotator cuff injuries.

Muscle cramps affect almost everyone. Usually muscle cramps can be avoid by properly prepping the body to avoid an uncomfortable cramp. Dehydration and lack of stretching are the primary culprits leading to muscle cramps.