Kinesiology tape (K-tape, Kinesio tape, or KT) is an elastic therapeutic tape that is used with the intent of treating pain and disability from athletic injuries or a variety of other physical disorders. K-Tape has been used by manual therapists for 30+ years, however its more recent popularity is largely thanks to the exposure it garnered in the 2012 Olympic Games, as well as in sports like CrossFit and many others.
​KT helps with EDEMA, PAIN, and to encourage BETTER MOVEMENT or POSTURAL HABITS.

Allows patient to move optimally as quickly as possible following injury--mitigating the lasting movement effects that are created by pain.

Kinesthetic guidance (teaching someone through touching and movement) can translate to changes in behavior 30x faster than auditory instruction. KTape can be used to help correct posture because it gives kinesthetic guidance to the body and can also be used to give feedback using tension (consciously noticed or not) to promote better positioning and movement.

See if Kinesiology Taping can help you with your pain or posture! Reach out with questions or to schedule an appointment.

If you’d like to learn more about improving your posture and reducing your aches and pains, hit email us to learn more about how we can help.

To your health & happiness,
Doctors Sarah and Jereme Trunk & The Balance Within PT Team (Jill & Megan too!)
262.264.8701
​DoctorTrunk@BalanceWithinPT.com

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What to expect during each appointment:
Upon entering the building, please wash your hands right away.

Pathways Wellness Center (Delafield location): Please arrive in the waiting room no more than 5 minutes before your appointment. Your therapist will meet you in the waiting room at the time of your appointment to perform a temperature check and screening questions, provide a mask if necessary and then escort you inside.

Studio 83 Pilates (Hartland location): Please wait in your car until just before the time of your appointment then enter the building, wash your hands and proceed to our treatment room for screening. Studio 83 is encouraging everyone to avoid using the waiting room at this time. 

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