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how well does it stick to sweaty skin ?
i am considering trying it on my knee
for added support til it heals.
You mean the bright blue/pink/whatever coloured stuff?
Rock tape, physiotape, there’s a bunch of names.
You’ll need some clean skin to apply it to, but once it’s on, it’s on for about a week if you don’t play with it. Doesn’t come off in the pool/shower/bath, and sweat doesn’t make it drop off.
thank you.
best to shave the area where the tape will be used ?
I’ve never been successful at having it last through a swim, no matter how clean my leg was when applied, until my PT sprayed spray adhesive on my leg, let that dry a minute, then put the tape on it.
KT Tape http://www.kttape.com/
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Depends on how hard you feel!
It’s never come off when I’ve been pool or OW swimming, but not saying it doesn’t though.
Be advised that there isn’t actually any real evidence that it works (hunkers down and waits for the inevitable deluge of anecdote…).
The generic name is keinsiology tape. Most of the major brands are pretty similar.
Placebo Tape™
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Be advised that there isn’t actually any real evidence that it works (hunkers down and waits for the inevitable deluge of anecdote…).
i’ve been buying the dimpled physio tape that’s made just for triathletes. it’s obviously very expensive, but it’s really aero.
-mike
I’ve used Muscle Aid Tape http://www.muscleaidtape.com/ They have videos with instructions, etc.
I used to use kineseotape when I was racing for calf-related issues, worked for me as far as providing some extra support and no problems with it coming off during the swim or from sweat. Make sure the area is shaved since it will take hair off when removed.
voodoo floss is recommended by kelly Starrett
I havent used any of it myself though
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Kinesio Scam
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Anecdotal evidence.
I tried it for my front of knee pain which may be referred to as “runner’s knee” (though I don’t run), hurts particularly on downhills.
A psycopathic physio I use, following extensive digging, said it didn’t seem to be muscle, ligament or cartilage related, though it might be a problem with the thin sheath that surrounds the knee.
It didn’t help. The muscles may have felt a little less sore but then again they do from time to time.
The pro version was certainly durable, it stayed on for a week. I put it on after the Friday night shave.
I had knee surgery 6 weeks ago and my PT uses Rocktape and it has helped quite a bit with support and swelling. You can purchase it online but make sure you get the H2O, it will stay on for about a week even through swimming and showering.
voodoo floss is recommended by kelly Starrett
I havent used any of it myself though
Voodoo floss is not the same thing. Not even close.
yeah, it’s not the same as the tape, but doesn’t it server the same purpose? Injury support
Placebo Tape™
I was gonna say “Witch Doctor Tape” but this ^ is much better.
I have tried it for a number of injuries…never made a difference. The only time it helped was with Morton’s Neuroma…and not because of any magical benefits of the tape, it simply acted as a mechanical way to stop my toes from collapsing together and pinching the nerve. Could have used regular athletic tape or even masking tape and achieved the same thing.
yeah, it’s not the same as the tape, but doesn’t it server the same purpose? Injury support
It’s not to provide support for an injury, it’s for mobility work to help relieve hotspots as I think Kelly Starrett calls them. You wrap it around (really tight) and move the joint or limb through the full range of motion and then take it off. It’s not something you put on and leave it on for support like kinesio tape.