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The shoulder is an inherently unstable joint, yet very important for almost all of life’s activities. The shoulder complex consists of many muscles, ligaments, tendons, bone, bursae, cartilage, and other anatomical components. Shoulder instability, or the resultant pain, can be...

The wrist is made up of eight small bones (carpals) that support a narrow passage called the carpal tunnel. The carpal tunnel, supported by a ligament, carries through it the tendons that control the motions of the hand and fingers...

Unlock the secrets of professional taping techniques and elevate your athletic performance with the revolutionary KT Tape app. Developed in collaboration with sports medicine professionals, this comprehensive tool empowers you to apply KT Tape like the pros, providing targeted support...

The KT Health Blister Treatment Patch is designed specifically to protect and promote healing of blisters during athletic activity and competition. This ultra-durable and advanced hydrocolloid gel patch covers painful blisters with a 100% waterproof seal so athletes can continue...

KT Health Blister Prevention Tape from KT Tape® is the pinnacle in athlete blister prevention care. These premium synthetic non-woven fabric strips are designed to help prevent athlete-related abrasion injuries, such as blisters, chafing, and hot spots*, during the rigors...

KT Health Ice / Heat Massage Ball is an innovative approach to the traditional roller ball that far surpasses anything in the market. It combines the benefits of both deep tissue massage therapy and hot/cold treatment to warm-up and loosen...

Knee pain can be caused by any number of issues. The kneecap, or patella, could be moving incorrectly. One or more meniscus may be torn, ruptured, or inflamed. There may be arthritis, plica, chondromalacia, or any number of issues with...

Pain in the low back, or lumbago, can be a very complicated problem. As the body ages, the spine undergoes compensatory changes to adjust with the rest of the body. Some of those changes are for the good, but some...

KT Recovery+ ICE/HEAT Compression Therapy System is a great way to treat muscles for peak performance or to help with recovery from a challenging workout or injury. The ICE/HEAT Wrap’s adjustable design provides ice/heat therapy to a wide variety of...

KT Tape Recovery Patch is specially designed to reduce swelling and edema.* Similar to edema taping, Recovery Patches help reduce swelling without medication.* Their woven design provides breathability and can be worn comfortably for 1-3 days. These Patches can be...

KT Tape KT Flex® is specially engineered to provide effective, more comfortable support for weak or injured knees.**  KT Flex® is designed with patented technology for athletes, fitness enthusiasts, or those recovering from an injury who want extra support for...

This article will make a distinction between tricep muscle pain/weakness and tricep tendonitis. The tricep pain application is for tricep muscle pain and weakness. For the tricep tendonitis application, please visit the KT Tape website and forum. Tricep Muscles Pain/Weakness...

Bicep pain can be caused by a number of issues including muscle tears, pinched nerves, ligament or tendon damage, or swollen lymph nodes – among other things. Lifting too much weight, catching a heavy object, or repeated strain on the...

Turf Toe, a sprain of the metatarsophalangeal joint, is a condition that results from acute or chronic hyperextension of the big toe. The condition affects both the joint and the connective tissue resulting in painful inflammation and bruising. Often times...

Bunions are much more common in females than in men. This leads most to believe that bunions are often time caused by wearing tight fitting shoes or heels. Genetics also plays an important role in determining the individual’s susceptibility to...

The heel is obviously a very important part of our lives. It takes a great deal of repetitive force with every step and can become susceptible to injury and pain as those steps become forceful. The pain can linger for...

The gluteus muscles are the three main muscles that make up the buttocks. These muscles rotate the hip to the outside, extend the trunk of the body, and perform movements such as the squat and lunge. The gluteus muscles’ role...

Hip flexor pain is a relatively uncommon injury to the front of the hip that is more predominant in younger adults and females. However uncommon it may be, when one suffers from a hip flexor injury or strain, it can...

A groin strain is an injury to the adductor muscles that bring the leg back towards the body. Less severe strains pull the muscle beyond their normal range of motion and create incomplete micro-tears. More severe strains tear the muscle...

Thumb pain usually presents as pain at the base of the thumb and wrist. A notable thumb pain condition includes De Quervain Syndrome, also known by many other names such as gamer’s thumb, mother’s wrist, and mommy thumb. This condition...