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Ready to Support Your Recovery? It’s time to ditch that dull ache that greets you each morning before your feet even hit the floor. Or that shooting pain in your knee that makes every flight of stairs a challenge. Chronic pain and instability can take a serious toll on your energy levels and your enjoyment of life. You may have tried RICE-ing it, resting it, or running it off. But you’re still here. Trying to find a real, lasting solution to your problem.
We see you. And we hear you. We know what it’s like to feel like your body is working against you. And we know you don’t have to live that way.
At BodyFit Physical Therapy, our team of compassionate experts provides taping techniques in Canton, Avon & Simsbury CT to help you find your balance and finally give your body the support it needs to feel strong and stable again.
You’ve probably seen athletes competing on the field or court with bright strips of tape on their shoulders or knees. You may have wondered if they were just trying to make a fashion statement. (We’ve all been there.)
The good news is, it’s not just for looks. When applied with skill and precision by a trained professional, medical tape is a highly effective therapeutic intervention. But how does a little piece of cotton and glue bring such big results?
The answer lies in two key factors:
By combining the immediate benefits of taping techniques in Canton, Avon & Simsbury CT with a carefully constructed program of exercises and manual therapy techniques, we can work to retrain your neuromuscular system while soothing pain receptors.
There is a world of difference between slapping some tape on a sore spot and applying a therapeutic intervention based on an understanding of anatomy and biomechanics. At BodyFit Physical Therapy, we don’t wing it. We assess.
We’re proud to be Kinesiology Taping Specialists in Canton, Avon & Simsbury CT. Our team members are certified and have dedicated years of practice to perfecting their techniques. We’ll evaluate your unique injury, range of motion, and your specific goals before we even cut the first piece of tape. The tape goes where it needs to go to support the injured area specifically.
There are several different methods of applying medical tape, and each has its own place in rehabilitation. Here are some of the most common approaches:
You probably recognize this one—it’s the stretchy, colorful tape. As the name suggests, this tape mimics the elasticity of skin. This makes it ideal for supporting natural range of motion. We use this most often to support muscle function, decrease swelling, and manage pain during activity. We see great results with low back pain, knee tracking, and shoulder instability.
Conditions Treated with Kinesiology Taping:
This tape is rigid and very sticky. It is applied directly over an underlayer of protective tape. We use this to provide biomechanical correction to the body. This means the tape effectively braces the joint to hold it in the proper alignment. We use this most frequently for kneecap (patellofemoral) tracking.
The old standby, this white tape is used to restrict motion directly. We only apply this in cases of acute injury, such as a new ankle sprain where movement must be restricted to allow the injured tissues to heal.
When you come to us for taping techniques in Canton, Avon & Simsbury CT, we use the method and application that will best suit your needs and where you are in your recovery.
You need to trust local physical therapists and chiropractors for taping techniques who have the education and experience to know exactly where the muscle fibers run and how much tension to use to achieve the proper release or support. Don’t take chances with your recovery. Trust us with the details while you focus on the healing.
Don’t let pain decide your calendar anymore. Whether you are healing from a sports injury or just need a little help managing daily aches, our taping techniques in Canton, Avon & Simsbury CT can help you regain the freedom to move like you used to.
Contact BodyFit Physical Therapy today to book your assessment. Let’s get you taped up and back in the game.
Taping is a facilitator, not a permanent solution on its own. We use taping techniques to reduce pain and improve movement to allow you to perform the strengthening exercises that will provide the long-term solution. Think of it as a bridge to recovery.
Yes! Kinesio tape is water-resistant and designed to last 3 to 5 days on the skin, even with showers and sweat. We will instruct you on how to pat it dry to maximize its longevity.
If not done properly, taping can lead to skin irritation or be ineffective. As Kinesiology Taping Specialists in Canton, Avon & Simsbury CT, we know the anatomy of how to apply the tape with the correct tension and direction.
Of course! While our athletes see a lot of benefit from these techniques, we use these methods on anyone who has joint instability, posture issues, or chronic pain problems.
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