Frequently Asked Questions
How Does KT help with swelling?
Because of its elastic effect, KT lifts the skin, increases skin folds, and reduces the pressure in the surrounding tissues of the nerves, thereby increasing blood circulation and lymph flow, which can promote the absorption of edema and the diffusion and metabolism of inflammatory factors. This creates a good internal environment for nerve recovery. [1]
How do you prepare for the in-person taping service?
We are looking forward to our meeting, but in the meantime, we will remind you of the important aspects of preparation:
⁃ do not pump moisturizing creams and oils into the area
⁃ take a shower
⁃ do not damage the skin in the affected area
⁃ scrub the area where the tape will be applied
***if you do not have the opportunity to do any of the above, don't worry - we will prepare the application for you before the procedure🤍
How do you apply and remove the Self-Taping Kit?
Standard Application Instructions: clean and dry skin, avoid lotions, oils, topicals, or gels, and trim or remove hair on the body region being taped.
Standard removal instructions: apply oil (mineral, baby) to tape or use adhesive remover, wetting tape before removal, and slowly remove the tape,
***DO NOT RIP OFF TAPE***
Are there any contradictions to taping?
Contraindications are absolute and relative.
* Absolute- oncology and varicose veins (in the place of application), as well as autoimmune diseases (thyroiditis)
* Relative - SARS, birthmarks, and papillomas (do not glue), as well as skin damage. These are all the contraindications from 50 years of research into this procedure [2]
How to choose the right taping for LEG Taping?
Legs: There are two lengths of this procedure:
* "From hip to the knee" - density type (1) and density type (2)
* "From hip to the foot" - density type (1) and density type (2)
And two intensities (gluing density):
* double (2) - two strips cut 5 cm wide for each leg
* single (1) - one strip cut 5 cm wide for each leg
How to use the right taping for HAND Taping?
There are two lengths of this procedure:
* "to the elbow" - hands type 1;
*. "to the wrist" - hands type 2;
And two intensities (gluing density):
* double (2): two strips cut 5 cm wide for each arm
* single (1): one strip cut 5 cm wide for each arm
How to choose the right taping for the BUTTOCKS Taping?
Buttocks: The benefits of this zone are better if the tape is applied to the whole leg (thighs 2 *double, and legs 2 *double)
*Due to the length of the tape and the interweaving, the procedure lasts way longer than the procedure only on the buttocks.
Buttocks (independently) - have 3 sizes: S / M / L
How to choose the right taping for the abdomen?
The procedure is called "Lymphodrainage of the abdomen."
There are two types of this procedure:
- "single" - when on each side there is 1 strip 5 cm wide, which is cut into small strips.
- "double" two ribbons cut 5 cm wide in front and back (covers the entire area of the torso in a circle).
The cost of double taping is currently fixed while we test the sizes = 3,000 UAH or $81 (for single taping, we send the price by size: S / M / L)
How do you prepare for the in-person taping service?
We are looking forward to our meeting, but in the meantime, we will remind you of the important aspects of preparation:
⁃ do not pump moisturizing creams and oils into the area
⁃ take a shower
⁃ do not damage the skin in the affected area
⁃ scrub the area where the tape will be applied
***if you do not have the opportunity to do any of the above, don't worry - we will prepare the application for you before the procedure🤍
How do you prepare for the in-person taping service?
You can take a shower, but do not soak the tape under a direct stream of hot water. The tapes are waterproof, but with long-term contact with water (swimming pool, bath, shower under a direct stream directed at the tape) and procedures that promote exfoliation
*exfoliation of the upper keratinized layer of the epidermis - (sauna, peeling, vat, and bath) - with such exposure, an accelerated peeling off
References:
Lietz-Kijak, D., Kijak, E., Krajczy, M., Bogacz, K., Łuniewski, J., & Szczegielniak, J. (2018). The Impact of the Use of Kinesio Taping Method on the Reduction of Swelling in Patients After Orthognathic Surgery: A Pilot Study. Medical science monitor: international medical journal of experimental and clinical research, 24, 3736–3743. https://doi.org/10.12659/MSM.909915
Sun, Z. H., Tian, Y. P., Tan, Y. F., Tao, D., Li, W. B., Ding, J. L., & Ai, S. C. (2020). Effectiveness of Kinesio taping on peripheral facial paralysis: A protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis. Medicine, 99(46), e23090. https://doi.org/10.1097/MD.0000000000023090