Tape is commonly used by physiotherapists to improve joint stability, enhance athlete confidence, reduce injury risk, and relieve your pain.
There are different kinds of tape that can be employed by your physiotherapist: Rigid strapping tape commonly used in taping or strapping is often referred to as โsports tapeโ or โathletic tapeโ and is most often a rigid style of strapping tape; Elastic strapping tape can also be used when less rigidity or support is required; Kinesiology tape is an improved version of elastic sports tape that acts to dynamically assist your muscle function.
At ESP we use taping as part of a treatment plan that will include rehabilitation exercises and possibly other forms of treatment to help you achieve your goals.
