Start with a clear objective
Kinesiology tape is elastic and moves with the skin. Direction, cut, anchors and tension should be selected for a defined application rather than copied from a generic photograph.
General information does not replace individual assessment, diagnosis or a professional treatment protocol.
Prepare and check the skin
Use tape only on clean, dry and intact skin. Consider a small patch test without extra tension when skin response is unknown or sensitivity is present.
Remove immediately if itching, burning, blistering, increasing redness, pain, numbness or discolouration occurs.
Evaluate during movement
Check comfort and skin response during the movements relevant to the body area and activity. More stretch is not automatically more effective.
Persistent symptoms, acute trauma or uncertain findings should be assessed by an appropriately qualified healthcare professional.
Responsible use
This information supports product selection but does not replace diagnosis, individual assessment or a professional treatment protocol.