With the launch of KT Tape Pro we have a lot of new colors. It will be interesting to see if any of the new colors make the cut on next years list. Did your fav color make this list? Leave a comment and let us know.

KT Tape, category leader in motion-based sports medicine products, has partnered with Athletes’ Performance to make the full line of KT Tape products available to the world’s top athletes. Athletes’ Performance and its affiliated entities have chosen KT Tape as its exclusive provider for kinesiology tape products, professional education services, and related content development. 

KT Tape (Kinesiology Therapeutic Tape) delivers the next generation of sports injury prevention and is already stocked by major sporting goods retailers and clinical professionals around the world. KT Tape uniquely enables athletes to perform their best by providing pain relief and support to sore muscles or injuries before, during, and after activity without restricting motion. 

The new partnership with Athletes’ Performance provides thousands of elite athletes access to KT Tape, a revolution in injury management and prevention.  KT Tape will provide professional training workshops, seminars, research opportunities, and support content to Athletes’ Performance clients, trainers and staff, allowing them to train further and faster than ever before.

“At Athletes’ Performance we work with the world’s top athletes to offer the best in performance training,” says Mark Verstegen, president and founder of Athletes’ Performance.  “We are always looking for innovative products that provide a further competitive edge to our athletes.  We are excited to integrate KT Tape’s professional education and product offerings into our methodology and treatment practices.”

John Mackay, President of Lumos, Inc., the maker of KT Tape, added, “Athletes’ Performance is the premier services provider to professional and elite athletes.  We are pleased that they have recognized the value of KT Tape products and methodology in their practice.  We look forward to working together with Athletes’ Performance clients and clinical staff to prevent injury, recover faster, and play harder than ever before.”

KT Tape is used extensively by clinicians and rehab clinics as well as by consumers.  Winner of the 2009 NATA “Best in Show” award for consumer health care products, KT Tape is distributed in over 20 countries and more than 6000 retail and clinical locations nationwide.

Athletes’ Performance is the industry leader of integrated performance training, nutrition and physical therapy for elite athletes with 4 world-class facilities across America.   Athletes’ Performance has trained many of the top champions in sport, including five #1 overall NFL draft picks, 54 drafted players in the 2011 NFL Draft, including 14 in the first round, and 87 MLB/MiLB players for the 2011 season.  Athletes’ Performance is currently the fitness coaches for four MLS teams, the German National Soccer Team, as well as countless champions in tennis, golf, basketball, and hockey.

KT Tape^TM is an elastic athletic tape used by athletes of all sports to enhance athletic performance by preventing and treating common sports injuries.  Developed by Utah-based Lumos Inc., KT Tape^TM is packaged in easy-to-use, pre-cut strips with instructions for most common applications. KT Tape^TM is officially endorsed by Kerri Walsh, Two-time Olympic Gold Medalist.

For a list of retailers and instructional videos, visit www.kttape.com.  Follow @KTTape on Twitter and see success stories on the KT Tape Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/kttape. 

 In addition to training elite athletes, Athletes’ Performance also delivers leading-edge corporate wellness solutions through Core Performance. Core Performance is the leader in proactive wellness and works with leading companies like Intel to deliver measurable results through personalized and integrated programs to help employees achieve their goals. The Core Performance brand also includes five books by Mark Verstegen, partnerships with world-class companies like adidas, EAS, Gatorade, Intel, Sheraton, and Power Plate, and leading-edge content and customized online training programs at CorePerformance.com.

To find out the latest athlete news and information, follow Athletes’ Performance on twitter at @APCoach and join them on facebook at facebook.com/AthletesPerformance.

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. has chosen KT Tape, category leader in motion-based sports medicine products, to launch in its Sporting Goods Department this Spring. Wal-Mart shoppers will find KT Tape located in the Sports Accessories aisle, the new one-stop destination location for all sports injury solutions.

Already chosen by professional athletes and major sporting goods retailers around the world, the new Wal-Mart product offering makes KT Tape accessible to weekend warriors and non-athletes alike for an exceptional value. Available as a 14-strip unit, KT Tape can be purchased from Wal-Mart in black, blue, or beige.

To find the Wal-Mart location carrying KT Tape nearest you, visit the KT Tape Store Locator.

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. has more than 8,400 retail units under 55 banners in 15 countries and employs more than 2 million associates worldwide. In Fortune Magazine’s 2009 Most Admired Companies survey, Wal-Mart ranked first among retailers.

Winner of the 2009 NATA “Best in Show” award for consumer health care products, KT Tape is used extensively by clinicians and rehab clinics as well as by consumers. KT Tape is distributed in over 20 countries and more than 6000 retail and clinical locations nationwide.

For a list of retailers and instructional videos, visit www.kttape.com. Follow @KTTape on Twitter and see success stories on the KT Tape Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/kttape.

Both speed and convenience are essential for clinical professionals.  Clinicians report that while KT Tape’s 10” pre-cut strip increased their time savings and ease of use, one of the largest constraints on their time continued to be the custom cutting required for edema reduction techniques. This technique requires 5 thinly cut “arms” in each strip of tape to enhance lymphatic drainage and reduce swelling or inflammation.

Urged by appeals from doctors and therapists, the KT Tape product development team worked closely with clinicians to design the Edema Pre-cut Strip. It measures 2 inches wide, 18 inches long, and is perforated with five precut “arms” for easy application of edema reduction techniques.

“From our first meeting I was impressed with how the KT Tape corporate team was truly interested in how I felt about the product and its incorporation into patient care and kinesiology taping strategies,” says Cindy Bailey, DPT, OCS, ATC, EMT, one of the most recognized practitioners of elastic taping in the United States and Director of Physical and Occupational Therapy at the Los Angeles Orthopedic Hospital.  “I was astounded how quickly the company listened to clinical ideas and then changed their manufacturing process to accommodate our feedback.  As a clinician it has been phenomenal to be able to get exactly what will be the most user friendly product for me and my patient load.”

KT Tape is showcasing the entire line of new clinical products this weekend at American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting in New Orleans, February 9-12.  Members of the KT Tape Team will also be available for media interviews via appointment at the Expo. If you are interested in setting up an appointment, please contact Michelle.

The 5”, 18”, and Edema pre-cut tape is available for purchase from Dynatronics and other leading PT distribution suppliers.  For further product information visit the KT Tape Store.

Medical professionals may also use the Edema Pre-cut Strips for taping techniques such as edema reduction at the knee, shoulder, hamstring, and ankle, hemophilic patient treatment, contusions, and more.  The 18” Pre-cut strips are most favorable for muscle techniques and movement patterning, as well as customizing general taping techniques to different body sizes. The 5” strips are extremely convenient for pain specific areas or approximating stressed tissue.

Winner of the 2009 NATA “Best in Show awards for consumer health care products, KT Tape is used extensively by clinicians and rehab clinics as well as by consumers.

For a list of retailers and instructional videos, visit www.kttape.com.  Follow @KTTape on Twitter and see success stories on the KT Tape Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/kttape.  KT Tape^TM is used by athletes in virtually all sports to enhance athletic performance by preventing and treating common sports injuries.  KT Tape enables athletes to perform their best by providing pain relief and support to sore muscles or injuries without restricting motion.  KT Tape is the only treatment modality that provides pain relief and support before, during, and after activity without using medications or chemicals.   Developed by Utah-based Lumos Inc., KT Tape^TM is packaged in easy-to-use, pre-cut strips with instructions for most common applications. KT Tape^TM is officially endorsed by Kerri Walsh, Two-time Olympic Gold Medalist.

Orem, UT – Dec. 7, 2010—

KT Tape uniquely empowers athletes coping with injuries by providing pain relief and support before, during, and after the race—without restricting motion.  KT Tape applications commonly help to treat sports injuries such as runner’s knee, shin splints, IT band pain, plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis, quad or hamstring strains, and many more.

For years, elite athletes and clinicians have used kinesiology therapeutic tape for injury treatment, pain relief, and performance. KT Tape is the first-ever consumer brand of kinesiology tape.  Now KT Tape enables all runners to access professional-quality support—with easy-to-use instructions, including 45 online videos available at www.kttape.com/instructions.

The top choice of runners, KT Tape has been present at every major marathon in the United States this year and is currently available in more than 2,500 retail locations nationwide, including more than 50% of the top 50 specialty running shops.  The KT Tape Team along with local clinicians will be at the KT Tape booth at the Marathon Expo to offer free taping demonstrations and advice to athletes.  Members of the KT Tape Team will also be available for media interviews via appointment at the Expo. If you are interested in setting up an appointment please contact Amy at amy@outsidemedia.com.

Because KT Tape is waterproof and can be worn for up to five days per application, Honolulu Marathoners who stop by the KT Tape Booth at the Expo Wednesday through Saturday can get taped up for Sunday!  The Honolulu Marathon is Sunday, December 12th with the Expo on Wednesday Dec. 8th 10am-6pm, Thursday Dec. 9th 9am-6pm, Friday Dec. 10th from 9am-7pm and Saturday Dec. 11th from 9am-5pm.  The Expo, free and open to the public, is located at the Hawaii Convention Center at 1801 Kalakaua Ave. in Honolulu.

Orem, UT – Nov. 30, 2010—

For years, elite athletes and clinicians have used kinesiology therapeutic tape for injury treatment, pain relief, and performance. KT Tape is the first-ever consumer brand of kinesiology tape.  Now KT Tape enables all runners to access professional-quality support—with easy-to-use instructions, including 45 online videos available at www.kttape.com/instructions.

The top choice of runners, KT Tape has been present at every major marathon in the United States this year and is currently available in more than 2,500 retail locations nationwide, including more than 50% of the top 50 specialty running shops.  The KT Tape Team along with local clinicians will be at the KT Tape booth at the Health and Fitness Expo to offer free taping demonstrations and advice to athletes.  Members of the KT Tape Team will also be available for media interviews via appointment at the Expo. If you are interested in setting up an appointment please contact Amy at amy@outsidemedia.com.

Because KT Tape is waterproof and can be worn for up to five days per application, Dallas Marathoners who stop by the KT Tape Booth at the Expo on Friday or Saturday can get taped up for Sunday!  The Dallas White Rock Marathon is Sunday, December 5th with the Health and Fitness Expo Friday Dec. 3rd from  12 pm -6 pm and Saturday Dec. 4th from 9 am-6 pm.  The Expo, free and open to the public, is located at the Fair Park Automotive Building at 1010 First Ave. in Dallas.

KT Tape uniquely empowers athletes coping with injuries by providing pain relief and support before, during, and after the race—without restricting motion.  KT Tape applications commonly help to treat sports injuries such as runner’s knee, shin splints, IT band pain, plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis, quad or hamstring strains, and many more.

For years, elite athletes and clinicians have used kinesiology therapeutic tape for injury treatment, pain relief, and performance. KT Tape is the first-ever consumer brand of kinesiology tape.  Now KT Tape enables all runners to access professional-quality support—with easy to use instructions, including 45 online videos available at www.kttape.com/instructions.

The top choice of runners, KT Tape has been present at every major marathon in the United States this year and is currently available in more than 2,500 retail locations nationwide, including more than 50% of the top 50 specialty running shops.  The KT Tape Team along with local clinicians will be at the KT Tape booth at the Zappos.com Health and Fitness Expo to offer free taping demonstrations and advice to athletes.  Members of the KT Tape Team will also be available for media interviews via appointment at the Expo.

Because KT Tape is waterproof and can be worn for up to five days per application, Las Vegas marathoners and ½ marathoners who stop by the KT Tape Booth at the Expo on Friday or Saturday can get taped up for Sunday!  The Las Vegas Marathon is Sunday, December 5th with the Zappos.com Health and Fitness Expo Friday Dec. 3rd from   11 am -7 pm and Saturday Dec. 4th from 9 am-5 pm.  The Expo, free and open to the public, is located at the Sands Convention Center, Hall B, at 201 Sands Ave.

Orem, UT – Nov. 22, 2010—KT Tape, category leader in motion-based sports medicine products, introduces a new level of support for clinical professionals with the launch of private-label Kinesiology Therapeutic Tape.

After performing an extensive study on existing kinesiology tape brands that examined suitability for Airrosti’s stringent medical treatment standards, Airrosti Rehab Centers selected KT Tape as a brand of choice across all 53 of its nationwide practices earlier this year.  “We were very pleased with the results of our study, and we have a high level of confidence in the quality of KT Tape,” says Dr. Jason Garrett, VP of Training and Treatement Standards at Airrosti.  “Kinesiology tape is an integral part of our rapid recovery treatment model, and we’ve been fortunate to find such a strong partner in KT Tape.”

The KT Tape and Airrosti teams worked together to design the new Airrosti-branded product specifically for its clinicians and clients, launching this month for all Airrosti clinics.  “We were most impressed with the level of customer service and flexibility we received from KT Tape,” Dr. Garrett continues, “Everyone on the team was extremely professional and highly responsive to our customization needs.  This new private label product allows us to significantly enhance brand awareness.” Dr. Garrett reports that the Airrosti branded KT Tape has also been tremendously effective at generating additional buzz and excitement at marketing, athletic, and other events.

“We are proud to be chosen by Airrosti as a top provider of Kinesiology Therapeutic Tape,” says KT Tape VP Jim Jenson. “We strive to deliver products and services based on needs of the clinical professionals we support, and the Airrosti private-label KT Tape is one example of many new products that demonstrates our commitment and responsiveness to our medical professionals.”

Based in San Antonio, TX, Airrosti Rehab Centers’ performance-based rehab utilizes a highly specific and hands-on assessment, diagnosis, and treatment model for acute and chronic injuries. KT Tape is a key component to many of Airrosti’s treatment strategies, focusing on delivering one-on-one patient care, achieving consistent outcomes, and getting patients back to their activities quickly and safely.

KT Tape applications can help athletes to treat common sports injuries such as runner’s knee, shin splints, IT band pain, plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis, and quad or hamstring strains.  Winner of the 2009 NATA “Best in Show awards for consumer health care products, KT Tape is used extensively by clinicians and rehab clinics as well as by consumers.

Philadelphia, PA – Nov. 16, 2010— No longer will months of training be wasted due to common injuries, muscle soreness, or joint instability—the KT Tape Team is comin’ to town!  This weekend KT Tape will offer free Kinesiology Therapeutic Taping demonstrations and samples for competitors at the Philadelphia Marathon and Half Marathon Health & Fitness Expo. The KT Tape Team will answer questions, demonstrate taping methods, and introduce this revolution in pain relief and performance enhancement to the City of Brotherly Love.

KT Tape uniquely empowers athletes as they cope with injuries by providing pain relief and support before, during, and after the race—without restricting motion.  KT Tape applications can help athletes to treat common sports injuries such as runner’s knee, shin splints, IT band pain, plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis, quad or hamstring strains, and many more.

For years, elite athletes and clinicians have used kinesiology therapeutic tape for injury treatment, pain relief, and performance. KT Tape is the first-ever consumer brand of kinesiology tape.  Now KT Tape enables all runners to access professional-quality support—with easy to use instructions, including 45 online videos available at www.kttape.com/instructions.

The top choice of runners, KT Tape has been present at every major marathon in the United States this year and is currently available in over 2,500 retail locations nationwide, including more than 50% of the top 50 specialty running shops. The KT Tape Team along with local clinicians will be at the KT Tape booth at the Health and Fitness Expo to offer free taping demonstrations and advice to athletes.  Members of the KT Tape Team will also be available for media interviews via appointment at the Expo.

Because KT Tape is waterproof and can be worn for up to five days per application, Philadelphia Marathoners who stop by the KT Tape Booth at the Expo on Friday or Saturday can get taped up for Sunday!  The Philadelphia Marathon is Sunday, November 21st with the Health and Fitness Expo Friday Nov. 19th from   12 pm -9 pm and Saturday Nov. 20th from 10 am-7 pm.  The Expo, free and open to the public, is located at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, Hall D at 12th and Arch Streets.

Lumos Inc., makers of KT Tape™ and category leader in motion-based sports medicine products, launches a new team colors series at The Running Event in Austin, Texas, November 15th-18th at the Austin Convention Center. Building on its reputation as a leader in the running industry with a best-in-class retail offering, KT Tape now enables consumers to relieve pain and prevent injuries while sporting their preferred colors or supporting a favorite team. With the addition of these 10 new colors to its already successful product line, KT Tape demonstrates it’s serious about supporting athletes and retailers- in every sense of the word.

The top choice of runners, KT Tape has been present at every major marathon in the United States this year and is currently available in more than 2,500 retail locations nationwide, including more than half of the top 50 specialty running shops.  KT Tape is also a sponsor of IRRA’s 5K race at The Running Event.  As the country’s largest gathering of runners and industry leaders, The Running Event is the perfect platform to launch the extended line of colors and show appreciation to KT Tape’s earliest adopters.

“The running community has loved us from day one, and we’re excited to show our support by offering them the new team colors first,” says KT Tape Marketing Manager Michelle Thompson. “This new team colors collection is a highly compelling offering for specialty running dealers and their local schools or associations.  No matter what team one cheers on- whether it’s a professional sports league, collegiate or high school team, or even a local running club- now all can sport that support in their favorite team colors!”

With the expanded color line, KT Tape is proud to open new opportunities for retailers to create individualized product offerings and custom support for their local fans.  By wearing KT Tape in the very shades of the schools and teams they love, athletes can reap the support and pain relief benefits of the tape while demonstrating their team spirit.

Currently available online at www.kttape.com/store in 16 colors, KT Tape Team Colors will hit the retail marketplace in 2011, with first retail ordering opportunities offered to specialty running retailers at The Running Event.  KT Tape Team Colors include: Dark Red, Forest Green, Silver, Light Blue, Navy Blue, Orange, Gold, Purple, White, Camouflage, Pink, Green, Blue, Red, Black and Beige.