Dedicated to Providing Excellent Sports Physical Therapy
Our practice is committed to providing excellent sports physical therapy services. As a sports physical therapist specialist, Konstantinos Danalis utilizes kinesiology taping to support and stabilize muscles and joints during the natural healing process. This expert taping technique provides general pain relief, allowing recreational and competitive athletes to remain active and safely participate in sports with less discomfort. Kinesiology taping can also benefit individuals suffering from various conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome, lower back pain, herniated discs, knee pain, shoulder pain, arthritis, bursitis, tennis elbow, swelling, sprains, shin splints, rotator cuff injuries, and headaches.
Reduce Pain • Enhance Performance • Prevent Injury • Promote Healing
How Does Kinesiology Taping Work?
Kinesiology taping works by using 100% cotton athletic tape that mirrors the elasticity of skin and muscles, allowing for full range of motion without restriction or interference with performance. Konstantinos Danalis, PT applies the tape to effectively stabilize joints, stretch muscles, and promote pain relief and circulation without discomfort. The tape is sweat-proof, waterproof, durable, and hypoallergenic.
Benefits of Kinesiology Taping
Kinesiology taping allows for improved rehabilitation and helps limit pain in three distinct ways:
- Structurally
- Alleviates strain on affected muscles
- Prevents painful or harmful muscle extension
- Dynamically improves postural positions
- Neurologically
- Restores normal muscle activation and functional stability
- Promotes nervous system changes necessary for healing
- Enhances sensory stimulation for pain control
- Microcirculatory
- Improves flow of blood and oxygen to promote healing and performance
- Addresses swelling and edema
What You Can Expect from Kinesiology Taping
Patients who use kinesiology tape can expect pain reduction, improved performance, enhanced circulation and healing, reduced risk of injury, and the ability to return to sports sooner.
References
- Biz C, Nicoletti P, Tomasin M, Bragazzi NL, Di Rubbo G, Ruggieri P. Is Kinesio Taping Effective for Sport Performance and Ankle Function of Athletes with Chronic Ankle Instability (CAI)? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Medicina (Kaunas). 2022;58(5):620. Published 2022 Apr 29. doi:10.3390/medicina58050620
- Montalvo AM, Cara EL, Myer GD. Effect of kinesiology taping on pain in individuals with musculoskeletal injuries: systematic review and meta-analysis. Phys Sportsmed. 2014;42(2):48-57. doi:10.3810/psm.2014.05.2057
- Li L, Zheng Y, He C, Zhao Y. Efficacy and safety of kinesiology tape for hemiplegic shoulder pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil. 2022;35(1):35-46. doi:10.3233/BMR-200323
- Mao HY, Hu MT, Yen YY, Lan SJ, Lee SD. Kinesio Taping Relieves Pain and Improves Isokinetic Not Isometric Muscle Strength in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis-A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2021;18(19):10440. Published 2021 Oct 4. doi:10.3390/ijerph181910440
- Tang M, Wang L, You Y, Li J, Hu X. Effects of taping techniques on arch deformation in adults with pes planus: A meta-analysis. PLoS One. 2021;16(7):e0253567. Published 2021 Jul 2. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0253567
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