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Kinesio Taping at OZMO

K-Taping – simply stick pain away

At the latest since Italian soccer star Ballotelli knocked Germany out of the 2012 European Championship and held the blue tapes on his back up to the TV cameras, an audience of millions has become familiar with K-Tapes. But the effect is known only by a few: In kinesiotape, the elasticity of the applied tape allows the body’s tissues to function while maintaining freedom of movement. This ‘lifting effect’ that the tape has on the skin ensures that subcutaneous blood circulation is improved and lymphatic drainage is promoted. The anti-allergic, ventilating and skin-friendly properties of Kinesio Tape ensure that the tape can be worn for a longer period of time. Thus, 24-hour treatment with K-Taping is possible. In doing so, recovery from tissue trauma is achieved much more quickly.

At the Orthopedic Center Munich East (OZMO) we offer you the beneficial effects of modern treatment with Kinesio Taping. We inform you about basic background of K-Taping on our website and look forward to hearing from you to book an appointment for your personal Kinesio Taping consultation at the Orthopädie Zentrum München Ost (OZMO).

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The specialists at the Orthopädie Zentrum München Ost will be happy to provide you with a medical consultation. Take advantage of our wealth of experience in the field of orthopedics and feel free to make an appointment with us!

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Table of Contents:

What is Kinesio Taping or K-Taping?
Areas of application for K-Taping
Kinesio Taping as part of the therapeutic treatment in OZMO
Make your appointment for K-Taping at OZMO

What is Kinesio Taping or K-Taping?

Kinesio Taping is a form of treatment from physiotherapy in which elastic cotton tapes with acrylic adhesive are attached to the skin to relieve pressure on the tissues while maintaining natural mobility. Unlike a bandage, K-Taping does not affect the flexibility of the skin and the tissues being taped. The method was introduced in the 1970s via the further development of the kinesiological movement teachings and spread in Europe from the end of the 1990s. Today, K-Taping is a common treatment in physical therapy that offers variable therapy options for injuries and conditions through targeted taping.

The achievable effects through K-Taping can be classified as follows:

Improve muscle function through tone regulation
Remove inhibitions in blood circulation and lymphatic drainage
Pain relief
Support joint function through:

Stimulation of proprioception
Correction of the direction of movement
Increase stability

Neuroreflective influence

Kinesio Taping should be performed exclusively by medical personnel, especially at the beginning of the treatment, in order to achieve the best possible effect. If, after the classical course of treatment with the K-Tapes, a continuation is considered in order to prevent new complaints or to relieve tissues and joints, an appropriate introduction by the medical staff can train the patient to support him / her in the independent continuation of Kinesio Taping.

Areas of application for K-Taping

Kinesio Tape is a cotton tape covered with an acrylic adhesive layer, which is similar to human skin in thickness, strength and elasticity. This allows the applied tape to adapt to any physical movement and provide support despite strengthening of the taped area. In this regard, K-Taping meets high requirements, which are maintained even during sports or contact with water (bathing, showering) for several days.

While bandages are intended to cause immobilization of the area to be treated, Kinesio Taping is deliberately used without restricting movement. Depending on the area of application, different adhesive variants are used to release tense muscles, strengthen joint function or provide security in the event of instability.

Fields of application of Kinesio Taping can be found among others

for pain caused by hardening and tension of the muscles
for inflammation of tendons (e.g. tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow)
for swellings and disturbed lymph flow
For instabilities
for posture correction
for back pain, lumbago (lumbago)
after sports injuries (e.g. muscle fiber tear, muscle strain, dislocation)
for relief postoperatively and posttraumatically
for relief in diseases such as rheumatism or osteoarthritis

Further complaints can be treated individually by the skilled practitioner with experience in Kinesio Taping by applying the correct adhesive. In this regard, K-Taping is continued by many patients after treatment to prevent recurrence of discomfort and to support tissues or weakened joints during particular stresses. For this purpose, the skilled therapist will explain appropriate instructions and training for the individual situation.

Kinesio Taping as part of the therapeutic treatment in OZMO

At the Orthopädie Zentrum München Ost (OZMO), we use a wide range of treatments with a high level of expertise and knowledge to always offer the best option for your health. With Kinesio Taping, we complement our high-performance portfolio with a sustainable and efficient therapy against pain and strain. Our specialists will be happy to advise you on K-Taping according to your needs. We do not limit ourselves to providing support for existing pain, but also advise competitive athletes on preventive measures or long-term care after breaks from injury.

Benefit from our experience in state-of-the-art treatments from orthopedics and trauma surgery as well as in prevention for the orthopedic health of your body. Learn about Kinesio Taping and other methods beyond traditional orthopedics. We are happy to put our regular training in all areas to good use for your healthcare, so that we can always have a suitable solution ready for your concerns.

Make your appointment for K-Taping at OZMO

Schedule your appointment today if you would like to learn more about Kinesio Taping and other treatments from our range of services. Our experienced practice team will be happy to book you an appointment at the Orthopädie Zentrum München Ost (OZMO) to provide you with expert advice on complaints, orthopedic diseases or preventive measures. Thus, if Kinesio Taping is not the right treatment for you, we are guaranteed to have a suitable alternative available to improve your health and well-being.

Call or write us a message for your first K-Taping appointment for consultation and treatment at OZMO in Munich at the Haar and Bogenhausen locations.

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