Here at KT Tape we are constantly getting great feedback from all of our customers and we love to hear how KT Tape was able to help! We recently got a great testimonial from Brady Lange- a fashion designer from Portland, OR. A talented young man and self-declared “hipster” put a new spin on KT Tape for his active lifestyle.

Brady Lange:

There is a definite stereotype about “hipsters.” Creative folks with no real direction, but the truth of the matter is that hipsters lead some of the most active lives you can possibly bare. I should know, because I am one.  It’s not easy getting up, going to work some menial job, come home, be creative in some fashion or another be it music, art, etc. until about 8 or 9 and then going out to network all over town and do it all over again the next day.  It sounds like all fun and games but the reality is it is all about making connections, networking and becoming known in your respected creative industry.  It takes stamina, dedication and above all you have to be in decent shape.  Any given night you will have walked up to five miles, biked ten, and probably climbed a tree or two somehow. 
There is a reason I’m able to wear my skinny jeans because I’m physically fit and work hard at it.  I run regularly, ride my bike everywhere and don’t sit in front of the TV for hours at a time.  I’m active.  At the same time however, I’m also one of the most clumsy people I know, and as a result injury riddled.  My knee is screwed and it’s painful to run on most of the time.   I refuse to stop leading an active life however and have tried to remedy the pain.
I tried using a knee brace but that didn’t work at all.  It was restricting, sweaty and when I took it off, smelled like death.  Creams and gels were a joke, they just left me greasy and smelling like a hospital.  I had all but gotten to a point of acceptance that I would never have a pain free run again when I discovered KT Tape.   I’ll admit I was a slightly skeptical that this flimsy piece of stretchy tape would offer any kind of relief but I went for it  followed the handy online application directions and set out for a run.  Five miles of pavement pounding later, I was pretty surprised.  My knee hadn’t felt that good after a run in ages!  Any doubt I previously had was totally gone, I am a die-hard believer in KT Tape and this brightly colored stretchy two by ten strip of wonder has definitely made all the difference.  As a designer, I read a ton of fashion blogs and read about what the new “it” items are and going to all these parties I always see the cool new hip stuff people are wearing.  KT Tape is definitely my “must have” item for spring.

Thanks Brady for the cool new design of KT Tape! Taping instructions found here for runner’s knee and be sure the check out the rest of the instructions on the KT Tape website for other taping application videos.

Filed under: Aches Pains Injuries, Knee Pain | April 6, 2010
Tags :Brady Lange , fashion , hipsters