K Tape is applied along the length of the injured muscle and as the elastic tape recoils it lifts the skin from the tissue below. This has an effect of:

• Reducing the sensation of pain

• Promoting circulation assisting in the reduction of any swelling or bruising and enhancing the blood flow to the injured muscle.

•Biomechanical dysfunction – K tape provides support or stability without restricting the range of motion.

• Postural dysfunction – K tape improves the proprioceptive feedback to the area which assists in the retraining of the muscles that maintain the correct posture.

Kn tape is used to enhance performance in reducing the negative effects of fatigue.

• Improve endurance as the increased circulation can assist to improve the supply of oxygen to muscles and the removal of the lactic acid.

• Improve recovery time after intense training sessions or races, as the increased circulation assists in the removal of waste products such as lactic acid.