AZSPORT Kinesiology Tape

Today I am discussing a product used by many athletes to help them with their sore muscles.If you have not heard of it here is a informative article on the kinesiology tape.

U.S. volleyball player Kerri Walsh wore Kinesio Tex Tape at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Ms. Walsh is now a paid endorser for competitor KT Tape. Associated Press

Unlike standard athletic taping, which often involves wrapping a joint for support and compression, kinesiology tape is placed in a variety of patterns depending on the injury, says Graceann Forrester, a Cortland, N.Y., physical therapist who instructs clinicians on how to use the tape. It is pulled to differing degrees of tension to create the desired effect and is typically worn for two to five days, unlike standard tape, which is used mainly during an activity.
Kinesiology tape can be used to pull back a shoulder that is hunching forward, Ms. Forrester says. Or to reduce swelling in a joint, tape can be used to pull up the skin and create an area of low pressure where fluid can move and drain, she says. Some clinicians believe the tape provides stimulation to skin cells that affects pain pathways—similar to rubbing a spot that hurts.
Tape can be applied along the length of a tired muscle for support. "It allows the muscles to go on vacation for a day or two so they come back healed," says Gainesville, Va., physical therapist Holly Moriarty, a member of the Lumos medical advisory board who was offered stock options, but hasn't decided to accept them.

Kinesthesiology is growing as a non-drug means to treat muscle inflammation using strips of colored tape. D.C.-based sports chiropractor Holly Moriarty demonstrates how to tape a patient.

Lumos, a Provo, Utah, company that began selling its KT Tape last year in major sporting-goods stores, offers a perforated and precut version to make it easier to use. Other new market entrants include Toronto's Nucap Medical Inc., which sells its SpiderTech brand to clinicians in a variety of pre-cut patterns, and RockTape Inc., of Los Gatos, Calif., which is marketing its tape to consumers as an enhancer of athletic performance.
RockTape so far hasn't published any evidence of its performance-enhancing claim, and clinicians are skeptical. Other companies' claims of reduction of pain and swelling are backed up by athlete experiences but the scientific literature remains inconclusive.
"There's no evidence of a long-term or medium-term clinically significant effect," says George Theodore, Massachusetts General Hospital surgeon and team physician for the Boston Red Sox, However, he says, kinesiology taping "is not harmful and over the short term it can have a beneficial effect" on pain and range of motion. It isn't clear if the effect is psychological, he adds.
Some trainers swear by it. Clay Sniteman, physical therapist and trainer for Association of Tennis Professionals, says he uses KT Tape during breaks in matches. "The athlete feels better immediately," says Mr. Sniteman, who says he gets no compensation from Lumos. "When that happens multiple times, there is something to it."

• INSTANT PAIN RELIEF - Advanced technology to relieve pain and sore muscle. This kinesio tape is better than any pain reliever or medication. Say goodbye to traditional strapping. No more adhesive bandages, no more braces even Post Surgery with the help of kinesiology. This athletic tape also helps prevent or relieve spasms and cramps in overused or injured muscles.
• ENHANCE PERFORMANCE - If you are into swimming, running or even doing Athletic Sports Crossfit, this kinesiology sports tape is for you. The athletic tape that is ideal for everyone who wants to perform at their best. With the Kinesio Tape, there's no need for traditional taping and other strapping methods. You can challenge your limits and outdo the competition.
• SPEEDY RECOVERY and MAXIMUM RECOVERY - Designed to work with your body and flex with your muscles to support the injured muscle or joint without restricting range of motion. This is not the usual taping you use to bring relief to back and muscle pain during intense activities. This kinesiology sports tape offers more than joint and muscle support, it also aids blood circulation, lymph drainage and promotes healing for a fast recovery.
• THE BEST VALUE - Heavy duty, Hypoallergenic, Latex-Free, Water Resistant and Skin-friendly adhesive. Not pre-cut. The continuous roll ensures you get the most out of your purchase. You can cut it to the size and shape you need for your specific injury or performance requirement. Superior technology at a reasonable cost.
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If you want to get this tape for you or your athlete in the family it can be found here
http://www.amazon.com/AZSPORT-Kinesiology-recommended-stability-Professional/dp/B00VHE07VU

I did get this in exchange for my honest and unbiased review but in no way was my review influenced.