BASICS VIDEO

Healthcare professionals have been teaching patients for years how to apply kinesiology tape themselves.

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GET READY TO TAPE

STRETCHING GUIDE &INDICATOR

ANCHOR ANCHOR
  • Anchor Image one

    NO STRETCH

  • Anchor Image two

    LIGHT STRETCH

  • Anchor Image three

    MODERATE STRETCH

  • Anchor Image four

    DON’T OVERSTRETCH

PRO OXYGEN
  • Pro icon one
  • Pro icon two
  • Pro icon three
  • Pro icon four

TIPS FOR BEST RESULTS

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APPLY BEFORE ACTIVITY

Apply tape one hour before beginning activity for best adhesion.

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DON’T RIP OFF!

Gently remove tape from skin, use baby oil if necessary and remove slowly.

 Three

TRIM HAIR

Trim excessive hair for better adhesion.

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DON’T OVERSTRETCH

Overstretching tape may result in skin irritation and/or abrasions.

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CLEAN SKIN

Clean dirt, oils and lotions from area with rubbing alcohol.

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END ON SKIN, NOT ON TAPE

Apply directly to skin when possible, especially the ends.

1How to remove paper backing

END

Remove End Image One

Twist and pull to tear paper 2" from the end.

Remove End Image Two

Remove the 2" of paper from end.

MIDDLE

Remove Middle Image One

Twist and pull to tear paper in the center.

Remove Middle Image Two

Peel paper leaving 2" of paper on both sides for handling

2How to apply tape

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Apply Tape Image One
A. Apply Tape List Image One

ANCHOR first 2 inches without stretch.

B. Apply Tape List Image Two

Apply stretch according to application

C. Apply Tape List Image Three

ANCHOR last 2 inches without stretch

D. Apply Tape List Image Four

After applying, rub tape for best adhesion

MIDDLE

Apply Tape Image Two
A. Apply Tape List Image One

Apply stretch according to application

B. Apply Tape List Image Two

ANCHOR first 2 inches without stretch

C. Apply Tape List Image Three

ANCHOR last 2 inches without stretch

D. Apply Tape List Image Four

After applying, rub tape for best adhesion

3How to remove tape

Remove Tape Image One
Remove Tape Image Two

Begin by peeling tape up at a corner. Hold skin down where tape is being pulled off
with one hand while gently pulling tape off with the other hand. Remove slowly.

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