Kinesio Tex Gold Tape - 2" W x 16.4' L - Extra Water Resistant - Single Roll Pack

by Kinesio

Product Features

• Sold in clinical packaging, not in a retail box. For use in the Kinesio Taping Method
• High-quality, elastic tape designed for maximum range of motion
• 140% elasticity, same as basic elasticity found in skin & muscles, allowing it to work with the body
• Durable, latex-free, can be worn up to 4 days comfortably, even during exercise or hydrotherapy
• Heat-activated adhesive will not leave any residue when removed

Product Description

Color: Beige

With over 25 years of research, development and clinical use, Kinesio Tex Tape Gold, with the original wave-pattern adhesive design, has become the standard in elastic therapeutic taping. Kinesio Tex Tape Gold offers a gentle and effective approach to re-education of the neruromuscular system while also improveing blood/lymph circulation, relieving pain and providing comfort and stability for your patient care needs. Ideal for patellofemoral treatment, shin splints, plantar fasciitis, rotator cuff injuries and carpal tunnel syndrome. Kinesio Tex Tape Golds 2 design is our most versatile size of tape. The 2 design is perfect for your average sized patient and is easy to use for all four of our most common taping strips (I strip, Y strip, X strip and Fan strip). Our 2 tape is perfect for taping applications all over the body.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B001VNE7TK
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (51 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,582 in Health & Personal Care (See Top 100 in Health & Personal Care)
  • #8 in Sports & Outdoors > Accessories > Sports Medicine > Taping Supplies
  • #46 in Health & Personal Care > Health Care > First Aid > Braces & Supports > Braces

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best product I've found yet!, August 11, 2010

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Nevermore - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Kinesio Tex Gold Tape - 2" W x 16.4' L - Water Resistant - Single Roll - Beige (Misc.)

I discovered Kinesiotape through an ad online, and after some research, decided it was worth a try. It is definitely worth a try and worth the money! I have multiple joint injuries which cause recurring problems, and this tape works wonders! For years I have used braces, Ace bandages, and standard athletic tape, but they all have their drawbacks--braces and elastic bandages restrict circulation and movement, and standard athletic tape immobilizes the affected area, which is fine for an initial injury, but for a re-injury or chronic condition, it can hinder healing by preventing muscles and ligaments from gaining strength. Kinesiotape flexes with your muscles, and if applied correctly, it doesn't wrinkle and bunch. It provides much more support than it would appear from the way it is applied (along the muscle fiber, not a "figure eight" around the joint) It also appears to aid in circulation and reduce swelling as claimed, and it helps get my knee and ankle back in line when they have been locking up.

That said, it is a MUST to learn to apply the tape correctly, either from a chiropractor, physical therapist, or from the many online demonstration videos, if you are able to learn in that way. I can see how incorrectly applied tape could do nothing for a condition, or give a sense of false security. There is certainly an element of trial and error, but I think a good starting point is essential. It also helps to have an understanding of how your body works, how your muscles and ligaments operate, and how your condition disrupts that operation.
For anyone willing to take the time to learn the correct application, or for professionals looking for additional ways to help their clients/patients, I would definitely recommend this product!

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Exactly, June 2, 2009

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Leland S. Davis "Stan" (Fayetteville, NC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Kinesio Tex Gold Tape - 2" W x 16.4' L - Water Resistant - Single Roll - Beige (Misc.)

This is exactly the same tape and same brand of it that the physical therapists were using on me when I was introduced to the benefits of Kinesio taping methods.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Great if you don't sweat. Good if you sweat a little., October 12, 2010

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psyc_film - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Kinesio Tex Gold Tape Blue (Misc.)

The tape was effective in helping stabilize my patella. Though, it wasn't the miracle tape that some consumers experienced (it could be related to my first point), it cut down my knee inflammation and pain by at least 40%. Certainly, the tape is no substitute for working knees. But human limitations being what they are, this tape is a great product in the sense that it does what it should. BUT, there are several drawbacks that you should know about.

1) If you don't use it perfectly (i.e. tape & reinforce in the appropriate areas), its effectiveness is diminished or nullified. So, you have to have a good understanding of anatomy.

2) If you sweat, don't. The blue tape will sweat off. The way to keep it from doing that is reinforcing it with strips holding down the anchors (i.e. the ends). It's a waste of tape, but it's the only way I've found to be effective. I don't think I produce more sweat than the average woman. So, if you do, try the black tape. I'm not able to confirm if it's more sweat-proof, but companies swear the black one has the strongest adhesive.

3) It's sensitive to changes in the weather. It will unfurl or unstick itself in hot or humid areas. Make sure you don't leave the tape in your gym bag or bathroom because it may warp it.

Other than these three drawbacks, it's an effective product.

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