How it works

Pain is a strange, misleading sensation. It's a physical sensation and an emotional experience linked to tissue damage and our body's incredibly imprecise way of telling us not to do something. We have yet to learn the full story of...

Apply tape at least one hour before swimming, showering, or sweating.  If your tape is wet, use a towel to gently pat it dry.  A hair dryer on the lowest setting can also be used to help dry the tape. ...

"Absolutely!   KT Tape can be worn in water, and KT Tape PRO stays on even better.  In the summer, you will want to be sure and use rubbing alcohol on your skin to remove any suntan oils or lotions. ...

Top 10 Things that Don’t Like Being in Hot Cars: Dogs Crayons Your favorite 80’s rock mix cassette tape Ritual candles Candy bars Lipstick Fish Helium balloons Chinese takeout KT Tape Tip:  This summer, don’t leave your KT Tape in...

For example, can I tape my Achilles while also taping for plantar fasciitis? "The simple answer to this question is, yes, it is perfectly fine to apply multiple applications in most situations.  In fact, in the clinic it is fairly...

“What if I apply the tape incorrectly? Can I hurt myself if it is not the right application?” No. Typically we look for "best methods" in taping. If we tape appropriately, then the chance of injury is almost zero. --...

Do you sweat a lot?  Do you live in an area with a lot of humidity?  KT Tape is specially designed to withstand the elements and stay on for the long haul.  However, sometimes humidity and high temperatures or oily/sweaty...

KT Tape Pro doesn’'t stop working. Not even when you do. It is engineered to perform in the harshest environments. It has the tenacity to last for an entire week, through multiple runs, daily showers, in humidity, cold, or in...

Christopher W. Harper, PT and KT Tape Medical Advisory Board Member, answers some of the most frequently asked questions about KT Taping: Is KT Taping a “cure” for an injury? I do not use the word "cure" with KT Tape.  Even...

KT Tape is the leader in kinesiology therapeutic athletic tape.  We were the first to bring it to the masses and make treating injuries at home easier.  In every box, KT Tape offers a way for athletes to cut their...

We get tons of testimonials from KT Tape fans who say our kinesiology therapeutic athletic tape works like magic.  We have folks telling us that no knee brace, ankle strap, or other traditional sports wrap compares to the mobility-friendly healing...

A sweet way to reduce inflammation without side effects? KT Tape is an excellent way to treat and prevent inflammation without the side effects associated with many anti-inflammatory drugs.  Adding tart cherry juice to your training table could add an...

From Melinda Carlson-Smith, Portland-based freelance writer and supermom: [caption id="attachment_85" align="aligncenter" width="298" caption="relief from Babystar the kneewrecker"][/caption] Who hasn’t seen volleyball phenom Kerri Walsh wearing KT Tape on her shoulder?  She’s like Wonder Woman -- an amazing athlete and a...