Kinesio Tex Gold Tape

I've been tempted by some of the knock offs being sold for half the price since I don't always use this as kinesio and so could go with a cheapie brand, but continue to buy this one. It works as it should, long lasting yet isn't too harsh when removing. I use it to cover bruises on my arms from soccer while they are healing -- looks better than showing a bruise and you can cut it to shape. I also wrap my toes to prevent blistering in my cleats. Also, I tape this into a variety of shoes to prevent squeaking and slipping [such as on the inside of soccer cleats at the heel/ankle cup and even on dress shoes at the heels and toes] and it lasts at least a season. I also use it with some cotton to make a versatile band aid to wrap on areas that a traditional band aid won't cover. Yesterday, I taped a strip just under each knee cap and it gave reassuring support for knees worn out from decades of running. This tape has so many uses. UPDATE: I have bought their standard black [they have an extra strong black also, but not sure it is any different than the regular black] and it sticks so well that is seems to be a cut above this one as far as performance. The black can last up to a week and even when I am doing hot yoga -- that is very impressive. I continue to buy this beige when I have a need for cover ups, and the black for more serious applications. Was using the black for LCL taping method where one of the tapes scoops around the knee. You can feel the blood flow to the area, plus give support. Was easy to remove also. Great product.

Excellent elastic therapeutic tape. Great support for my arm muscles, as I was having soreness from golfing multiple times a week. A friend suggest this brand of therapeutic tape, and it helped a lot. It says it is the original Kinesio tape. It never hurt my skin, or caused any rashes, for me. And it stayed on almost two days. Very pleased and highly recommend.

This tape changed my lymphedema journey. Video in YouTube shows how to use this tap for lymphedema drainage. I am so happy I found this tape. My body is changed into better now.

I wear kinesiology tape almost always in my knee after a bad surgical outcome. I use it for stability but it has been life changing to address the problems I've had from nerve damage caused by the surgery. Somehow k tape significantly decreases the erroneous nerve sensations I experience and helps with proprioception. Since I wear it constantly I have tried many different brands. I really like the way my knee feels with this brand and have been chosing it over other options for many months. The main downside is that it leaves a lot of adhesive on your skin and starts to fray within hours of applying it so...it doesn't look pretty. I have even purchased a specialized adhesive remover for skin to make removing all the leftover adhesive easier.

Great Tape. Stays on for as many days as you need. I typically go three when I need it. Take it off in the shower for best results.

Best tape for knees. Doesn't leave gunky tape residue. Easy to use in lifting the skin and giving support. Can use for other parts of the body.

Several years ago, prior to my knee surgeries, my physical therapist used kinesio tape on my knees. Recently, since one of the surgeries did not turn out too well and still bothers me after eight years, I decided to try taping my "bad" knee to see if it could help with the pain. Since I was not sure which would be best, I purchased three different brands. All pretty much help by taking the pressure off my artificial joint. Unfortunately, although all the brands claimed their product would last a week, I found that only Kinesio Tex actually did as claimed. Even though I use the exact, same method of applying each brand, only this product adheres to my skin and to itself, and does not come off when rubbed by my pants. I must admit that I give the bandaging a good test each day since I wear it during water aerobics, showers, and through the extreme heat we've been experiencing this summer (read 'sweating like a pig'). One of the brands tends to peel off within minutes (from rubbing by my clothing) leading to my having to replace the bandage daily. Another brand, while it doesn't roll off quite as quickly, tends to fray around the edges more than the others which again leads me to have to replace it after four or five days. One of the other things I like about Kinesio Tex is that it comes off easily when you want it to with no tugging or pulling on the skin in the process. Altogether a superior brand that I highly recommend.

Have not noticed much difference in pain level with tape vs Voltaren and lidocaine patches

Muy adecuado para parálisis facial

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Great product, very helpful for my knee pain

This is GOOD stuff!! I bought it on recommendation from my Sports Therapist and (with appropriate direction on where to stick it!) it got me n my dodgy hamstring through Tough Mudder - and was still attached at the end (which, considering how wet/muddy I was at the finish, was pretty impressive)! I went for the Gold cos I was told it was the best and this was the cheapest I'd manage to find it. It also arrived very quickly!

Read a review from another runner suggesting to use KT Tape versus blister pads on feet to reduce chaffing on typical hotspots. This tape proved very effective for helping me heal some bad early season blisters. It is easy to apply, stretches well to conform to balls of feet and heels, and stays in place even for long distance runs. I now use it as a preventive measure for every long run.