I did a ton of research on which tape to buy for my knees as I have torn meniscus with both knees. I have knee braces and they were not helping at all. You sweat so much with the braces and that causes the knees to swell. I had remembered that during physical therapy the therapist used Kinesiology Tape to help with support and swelling. I figured why not give it a try again to see what would happen. I was going to buy the stuff that is supported by the US Olympic Team, but spending $19.95 for 20 pre-cut strips was not in by budget. So more research went into finding the best amount of tape for a good price. I came across Physix Gear Sport Kinesiology Tape and see it was the best price for the amount of tape. I did a rush order so I could get it ASAP and I love walking in the morning; remembered on one of the videos I watched on YouTube it suggested applying the tape at least 2 hours or something like that before any activity. The box came in the mail and I get my legs/knees cleaned and cut the amount of tape needed for the "Total Support for Knees". When I got up in the morning I was able to get out of bed without issues of feeling like I was going to fall flat on my face. Climbed the stairs to get to the kitchen with out knees giving out. Next came the 35 minute walk to see what would happen. Needless to way the walk lasted LONGER than 35 minutes, I walked for 45 minutes without pain or having to slow my pace at all. Tape stayed in place for 6 full days without falling off or slipping.
When I removed the tape I had read that to get best results was to use "Baby Oil Gel" let me tell you that if you DON'T use the baby oil gel you will be in TONS of pain trying to pull the tape off.
Pros: Great support, No slippage, Free Ebook, Easy to use
Cons: NONE
Physix Gear Sport Kinesiology Tape 2" x 16.5' Pro (Orange) Single
I tried three tapes and wanted to share what I found. After trying KT tape and Physix Gear Tape, I found the Spartan tape feels the best! I will purchase again for my dry days.
The Physix Gear tape was ACTUALLY waterproof in the pool and altho a bit stiffer than the Spartan Tape, felt good too. It made it through two pools and an hour of swimming (I'm a swim instructor) before I even noticed it started to peel.
The KT Pro tape fell off immediately in the tub, I did not try in the pool. I loved the fact that this one was pre cut, even tho the strips were a bit big for me. They also felt more like plastic fabric than the Physix Gear and Spartan Tape.
I've only used it once so far, but it's terrific! I've always used KT Tape brand in the past because that's what they use and sell at my chiropractor's office. But I've been running low, so decided to buy a few different brands online and see how they compare. I bought this Physix Gear and another brand (which I've not yet tried).
I've only tried this Physix Gear once so far, but it seems to not only compare to, but exceed the KT Tape brand.
First of all, I love that it's not precut. While there's something to be said for the convenience of precut strips, I often found myself cutting my precut KT strips in half because I simply don't need a full 10" for some things and hate to be wasteful.
Second, the Physix tape did not fray along the edges over time the way the KT tape did (strings would start to fray out after a few days and I always found myself trimming them off with scissors).
Third, it seems to stick a little better than the KT tape did and I believe it might have more longevity. Now it might just be the placement of this strip because we all know that certain parts of our body experience more wear and tear or friction against our clothes, which effects how long the tape will stay on. However, after a day or two, the Physix lifted at the edges (about 1/4"), which is the same thing I experience with KT Tape brand. However, it stopped there. It didn't continue to peel away as the brand typically does over a few more days.
Last, but certainly not least, the Physix Gear tape came with a flyer which gave me access to some fantastic free online ebooks. Not only did I get the Tape Guide (This guide is not joke, y'all, and waaayyy better than the insert they put in KT Tape... It's over 80 pages of detailed illustrated ways to use appropriately use the tape for all sorts of things), but it also gave me access to Physix Gear's other free ebooks, so I downloaded one on resistance bands and self massage too.
I would definitely buy from this company again and am looking forward to checking out their other products. Five stars, for sure!
I've use "k-tape" for many years to help manage the joint instability effects of EHLERS DANLOS SYNDROME type 3, hyper mobility. A few things I like about Physix more than Kinesio Tex and/or Rock tape:
1. It feels softer
2. It feels thicker
3. The price
4. It doesn't leave behind an adhesive residue nor does it take a layer of my skin off when I go to remove it.
I bought this to use to help me be more comfortable during my pregnancy. By baby #3, everything started hurting pretty early on. I've used it to tape my back and support my posture, which I love, but I especially have loved taping my belly to help me be comfortable during the day and while I sleep. It's much better than using a maternity support belt, which usually pushes on your bladder, only supports certain parts of your belly/back, and shows under clothing. It's comfortable and not very noticeable at all, and stays on for several days at a time.
A couple notes:
- The tape doesn't really stick to itself. That's fine, but know it ahead of time so that you don't end one piece right as it hits another - make sure the end of each segment is on your skin.
- I itch a bit while wearing it on my belly. But if you've ever been pregnant you probably know your belly can itch a TON anyway, so whatever. Even if the tape contributes a little bit, the support is so worth it, especially while I sleep. I can breathe and don't feel like my ab muscles are about to pop open.
- Don't stretch it tooooo tight. I did because I swear I'm growing a giant and want lots of support and it felt great at first. But all that pulling on my skin that's already stretched from having a human inside it actually kind of rubbed/pulled part of my skin totally raw. It was too much tension from the tape pulling hard under the weight of my belly, since I did it too tight. Next time I redo the tape I'll continue it further around my back, or do it a little less tight, or add more strips to distribute the weight better.
None of those things I mentioned would make me recommend this product less - I really do love it and don't think any of those issues are remotely unique to this brand. There is a little bit of a learning curve in finding out how it best works for you, but seriously, if you're pregnant, buy this stuff. Your body will be soooo much happier!
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- GET BACK INTO THE GAME by easily reducing chronic muscular pain conditions in joints Achilles Tendon muscles and tendons. Physix tape will be there for you during chores or a 26 mile Marathon. Avoid the frustration of cheaper tapes peeling-off. When applied using your FREE 82 page illustrated eGuide Physix Tape stay's in place no matter what even if you're soaking wet with sweat or after your post workout shower! Maintain PEACE OF MIND and safety as your Ktape works for you around the clock.
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Definitely recommend, and here's why,
I have something called Dystonia in my right foot (Dystonia is Involuntary muscle contractions that cause repetitive or twisting movement) that started 2 years ago out of the blue.
So I started to walk on the outer side with my foot turned inward due to a never ending painful foot cramp feeling in my foot caused by the Dystonia. Eventually, it became my normal walk and stance and was showing signs of starting to become a club foot. :(
I used to be a runner before the Dystonia, and at 30, it's not fun to suddenly need a cane and walk funny, and not able to wear my heels anymore.
I bought the this tape as I have read/seen great testimonies about KT tape, especially from the Olympics. So I wanted to try to see if it can maybe give partial relief, as my foot hurts like a terrible foot cramp 24/7.
I followed a YouTube 'how to' video for placement of tape for 'Plantar fascia' pain. As my issue is in the arch, as well as toes (Mortens Neuroma). I placed my tape exactly as shown, and added one anchored at my toe and stretched over my foot and anchored at the base of my ankle.
I was actually able to walk with my foot flat, and not on its side for the first time in 2 years!
It is still really tender in my calf, as I think my leg muscles have self trained/manipulated themselves to accommodate the way I have been walking all this time.
It takes away about 60% of my pain! There's no cure for Dystonia, and therapies available aren't suitable for the type I have, so this is exciting, and amazing to me!
With the help of this K-1tape, I'm able to walk on my foot like normal again, and now be able to get some good cardio. With the goal of retraining my leg to run again! :)
Sorry so long, but this is a very big deal, and a very big breakthru for me! :) I have another illness I'm currently battling and trying to over come (POTS), that requires I get some good cardio in to help my heart and autonomic system get stronger. But couldn't due to my foot.
So it's a big, huge win to outsmart Dystonia!
You won't be disappointed, give it a try! :)
Love the kinesiology tape, I actually have 4 type 1 diabetic children ages
7 to 12 and the tape helps to keep their continuous glucose monitors on.
They have had them attached for much longer than the stickers provided by
the people that actually make the monitors. The picture provided is actually 5 days after we put it on, usually with my kids being so active it would have fallen off by now but it is still firmly in place!
Thank you!
I bought this tape for my horse's bum. He's young and learning to jump, but his lead changes were bumpy to say the least. The horse-masseuse recommended tape to help him build up the muscle he needed without the pain. Horses don't forget, and they really can't tell us where it hurts very well, so they just avoid whatever it is that gives them pain. My trainer said that after applying this tape, Arthur(my horse) was the best he's been so far.
Here's the negative: We left the tape on overnight, and the next morning, Arthur was bucking up a storm until I identified the problem(he's young so he does a lot goofing around) which was that the tape was starting to come off and it was irritating him. We held him down(a halter and a bag of treats) and took off the tape. He was back to being his semi-calm self(he is a still a baby so he has LOTS of energy).
Very good product. I am a fan of synthetic tape and this cotton based tape exceeded my expectations. I thought I'd experiment with the cotton based tape thinking it may be a bit more supportive. Not sure "supportive" is the right word but it certainly performed equal to or even better than the synthetic.
The adhesive is very good without tearing at the skin. This is important since I've been wearing tape almost 24-7 lately. The adhesive also stuck perfectly to overlapping tape - better than the synthetic. The tape remained flat and did not shred along the edges at all even though I wear it for 3 days. I was concerned the cotton would be wetter for longer post shower. Well, it was, but I found patting it dry with a towel and, since I shower at the gym 90% of the time, I used the hand dryer for no more than 2 minutes to completely dry the tape. Perfect.
I should mention I use kinesiology tape for only a long term knee issue (so far) and, when properly applied it is amazingly effective. Nothing I've used, including a $149.00 knee support brace has come close to the relief I've experienced. Funny thing about how it worked for me - I made an appointment with my osteopath to be sure the tape application technique was exactly what I personally needed. (He applied the tape and showed me a YouTube video that mirrored his application as a guide if needed.) After leaving his office I had reason to walk about 1.5 miles doing some errands and I could feel a comfortable change taking place in my knee.
I’ve tried three different kinesiology tapes to help with an Achilles and plantar fasciitis issue. I’m writing this one review and sharing it to all three of those purchases.
While KT Tape is more well-known, it was my least favorite of the three.
Pros: handy container, convenient pre-cut strips, good variety of colors
Cons: doesn’t stay on well when wet, most expensive of the three
Second favorite was Physix Gear. I was very happy with it until I tried the final product.
Pros: LOTS of colors, soft comfy fabric feel, stays on pretty well when wet, less expensive than KT
Cons: strips aren’t pre-cut so you have to have access to scissors or cut the entire roll yourself, edges began to lift in the shower.
Favorite of the three was Spartan Tape. I tried it after reading a review like this one.
Pros: looks and feels a lot like the Pysix Gear, lots of colors, inexpensive, STAYS ON WHEN WET
Cons: uncut roll
Since my particular injury requires tape on the bottom of my foot, I’ve struggled with tape lifting during the shower, which means reapplying, which is expensive. With KT I have to remove the entire thing and retape after a shower. With Physix I only had to trim about a half inch of tape that would regularly lift but the rest of the tape was secure. Spartan stayed on. Period.
With Spartan’s price-point and durability (and colors 😊) I’m “sticking with” Spartan!
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