What Can Kinesiology Tape Sport Do?
Kinesiology tape sport has different functions when applied. Before you start using it, your physical therapist will conduct an assessment and evaluation to determine which kinesiology tape is best for your situation. They will assess whether you need tape or if you have contraindications to tape.
En général, on pense que le sport de bande de kinésiologie aide à créer un équilibre dans les circuits neuronaux des muscles, des tendons, des articulations et de la peau. On pense que cela réduit la douleur, réduit l'enflure et améliore la performance et la fonction musculaire.
Bande de kinésiologie is also thought to reposition joints, and it may also help remodel collagen tissue, such as in scar tissue management.
La théorie de travail du sport de bande de kinésiologie
There are different theories about how kinesiology tape works. First, it is thought to alter proprioceptive input to the sensory nervous system in muscles, joints, and skin.
On pense que la bande améliore l'interaction entre la peau et les structures sous-jacentes pour aider à réinitialiser les circuits dans cette partie du système nerveux, améliorant ainsi l'activation et les performances musculaires.
Kinesiology tape sport is also thought to inhibit nociceptors (pain pathways) in muscle, skin, and joint structures. Reducing pain input to the brain is thought to normalize muscle tone, thereby reducing pain and muscle spasms.
Types et marques de sport de bande de kinésiologie
There are over 50 different types and brands of kinesiology tape on the market today, such as Kinesiotape, KT Tape, Ruban Aupcon, or RockTape.
Some bandes de sport are designed for athletic performance, while others are designed for lymphedema and swelling management.
Votre physiothérapeute peut vous aider à déterminer quelle bande convient le mieux à votre situation spécifique.
