Kinesio Tape Difference

What is the difference between this and the other taping techniques?

There are three main taping techniques recognized here in the United States; White Athletic taping, McConnell Taping Technique, and Kinesio Taping Technique.

White athletic taping

is the most commonly used taping technique in the U.S. White athletic tape is extremely rigid and requires a pre-tape prior to application. Used for acute and preventative injuries. Left on for a short period of time. Typically applied immediately prior to an activity and taken off immediately thereafter. Causes skin irritation due to the entrapment of moisture, high latex content, and high compression of the skin, joints, and muscles due to the wrapping technique. No rehabilitative purposes or benefits.

McConnell Taping

is a bracing or strapping technique using a super-rigid, cotton mesh highly-adhesive tape (EnduraTape®, LuekoTape®) Most commonly used for pattelafemoral, shoulder subluxation, lumbar, foot, and hip impingement. Left on the persons for no more than 18 hours due to in-adverse skin reaction. Typically left on for a shorter period of time due to its constricting and suffocating feel. Affects bio-mechanics of patient. Primarily used for neuromuscular re-education of the affected condition. Widely accepted by the medical community.

Kinesio Taping Technique

is a therapeutic taping technique, not only offering your patient or athlete the support they are looking for, but actually rehabilitates the affected condition as well. Using a highly specific designed tape that works with the body allowing full ROM, and in most cases improves ROM, will not affect bio-mechanics of the patient. No latex in the product making it skin sensitive and safe to use from pediatric to geriatric population. No compression on the skin making it "light to the feel” allowing comfortable wear over a 3-5 day period. Water resistant fabric that wicks away the moisture as well as giving the patient the ability to bathe as normal. Works with the lymphatic system to increase circulation of blood/lymph in order to rehabilitate and relieve pain. Used for virtually all clinical conditions.