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Let's revisit a series I did last year - What is that, & How does it work? I hear questions like this all the time when I'm working on horses. Outside of traditional massage, I have added a few tools or modalities that extend or enhance the benefits. In this post, I’ll highlight the benefits of Kinesiology Tape – often referred to as KT Tape or K-Tape. Kinesiology tape is a flexible, elastic tape applied to the skin to provide support, stability, and therapeutic benefits. Initially developed for human use, it has also been adapted for use in horses. Here's how kinesiology tape works and its potential benefits for horses: ??Mechanical Support: Kinesiology tape is designed to support and stabilize muscles, tendons, and ligaments without restricting movement. When applied correctly, the tape can help reinforce weak or injured areas, supporting the horse's musculoskeletal system. It can be beneficial for horses recovering from injuries or chronic conditions requiring additional support during exercise or performance. ??Enhanced Circulation and Lymphatic Drainage: The unique elasticity of kinesiology tape allows it to lift the skin. This lifting action helps to increase space between the skin and underlying tissues, promoting improved circulation and lymphatic drainage. Enhanced blood flow and lymphatic drainage can aid in reducing swelling, inflammation, and edema, facilitating the healing process in injured or stressed tissues. ??Pain Relief: Kinesiology tape can relieve pain by stimulating the sensory receptors in the skin. The tape can help reduce pain signals sent to the brain, resulting in a localized analgesic effect. The improved circulation and lymphatic drainage mentioned earlier can also reduce pain by removing inflammatory substances and promoting tissue healing. ??Proprioceptive Feedback: Proprioception refers to the body's sense of position and movement. Kinesiology tape can provide proprioceptive feedback by stimulating the skin and underlying tissues. This feedback helps horses better understand the position and movement of their bodies, promoting better coordination, balance, and proprioceptive awareness. It can be particularly beneficial for horses recovering from musculoskeletal injuries or those with balance or coordination issues. ??Posture Correction: Kinesiology tape can facilitate posture correction in horses. Strategically applying the tape to specific muscle groups or areas can help encourage proper alignment and muscle activation. This can be helpful for horses with postural imbalances, asymmetries, or gait abnormalities. ??Non-Restrictive and Breathable: Kinesiology tape is designed to be lightweight, flexible, and breathable. This allows for natural movement and ventilation of the skin, reducing the risk of irritation or discomfort. The non-restrictive nature of the tape allows horses to move freely while benefiting from its supportive and therapeutic effects.

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