Football and Kinesio Tape

Even though the Giants were not participating, this past Super Bowl was a great game. The game went right down to the last minute, and was action packed from start to finish. Though it may not have been as great as last years Super Bowl, I would have to say it might be a close second!

Even more impressive than the game itself, was the number of Kinesio Tape applications I saw on multiple players. They were most apparent on the Cardinals linemen, which seemed to have a few shoulder stability techniques applied. It was great advertisement for the technique as well, as we had multiple patients come in to our Fairfax office this past week, all mentioning the "Kinesio Tape" seen during the Super Bowl.

Kinesio Tape is a technique that we use in many of our clinics, including right here in Fairfax. It's a rehab technique thats useful in stabilization, stretching, pain control, etc... all while encouraging movement! This technique has been effective for over 25 years, but has recently received a lot of publicity from its prevalence in the 2008 Olympics.

Check out this YouTube video, which features Kinesio Tape on CBS Health Watch!

Kinesio Tape seen in NCAA Hoops

If you haven't been watching, Kinesio Tape has been seen all over NCAA hoops this year. And by "all over," I actually mean I've seen it on just one player for the past couple of months. Regardless, this one player, just happens to be the 7ft 3in center for the UCONN Huskies, Hasheem Thabeet.

Thabeet, who has been hindered from a left shoulder injury for the majority of the season, has been sporting the black Kinesio Tape throughout Big East play. This year he is amongst the leaders for rebounds and blocks throughout the entired NCAA, and is getting some serious attention for the upcoming NBA draft. One of Thabeets most noteable skills is his ability to block shots with both hands, particularly with his left. And it just so happens, the Kinesio Tape is seen on his left shoulder, providing him stability throughout motion.

My past two posts have regarded Kinesio Tape, and its particular application to the shoulder. However, here at Rosa Family Chiropractic, we apply this tape to multiple joints and muscles throughout the body, and provide benefit for a variety of conditions.