Flexible, breathable tape applied with purpose: easing pain, guiding better movement, and supporting healing without locking you down.
It's about the application, not the tape.
Gentle skin lift changes pressure and sensation, quieting pain while you stay active.
The tape's stretch reminds your body of the pattern we're retraining, hundreds of times a day.
Protects a healing area while letting you move, unlike rigid bracing.
Lifting patterns assist the body in moving fluid out of a swollen area.
Kinesio tape is elastic, breathable cotton tape that stretches like skin. Applied with specific direction and tension, it gently lifts the skin, changing pressure, sensation, and fluid movement underneath.
The tape you've seen on professional athletes is the same idea. The value isn't the colorful strips, it's the assessment behind where and how they're applied.
Tape is a bridge, not a cure. It carries the work of your session into the days between visits, cueing your movement and calming symptoms while the real changes take root.
As your strength and control improve, you'll need the bridge less and less. When the tape comes off for good, that's the plan working.
The things everyone wants to know before their first visit.
Applied with purpose, yes: research supports modest pain and swelling benefits. Slapped on randomly, no. Assessment is the difference.
Three to five days typically, through showers and workouts.
Most tolerate it well. Tell us about sensitive skin or adhesive allergies and we'll test or choose alternatives.
In Illinois you can start physical therapy without a doctor's referral. We accept most major plans, and self-pay options are available if you prefer. We'll check your coverage before your first visit so there are no surprises.
"This is (unfortunately) my third time here, but I would not go anywhere else as this place is great listening to your needs and helping you with your pain. Cole and Joex2 have been great helping me to recovery."
"Great working with people who know what they are doing. Everyone at Sports/Ortho are top notch. Thanks to all!"
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Tell us a little bit about yourself and what's bothering you. You'll hear from us within one business day to get you scheduled.