SPORTTAPE Extra Sticky Kinesiology Tape, 5cm x 5m - Brand | Hypoallergenic, Waterproof K Tape | Physio, Medical Sports Tape for Muscle Injury, Support | Uncut - Single Roll

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ZINC OXIDE TAN TAPE is a great option if you want to reduce the risk of blisters. Read our blog now and discover how it has been used by ultra distance runners with great effect. Although both tapes are designed protect the skin prior to taping, which one you choose will depend on the area that you’re taping, whether any glue is allowed to touch the skin and whether you have time to cut strips of FIXATION TAPE.

If you don’t apply to the correct area then the tape will have little or no affect, so you won’t do any harm to yourself. Shaving before applying is not necessary. The level of adhesion combined with adequate pressure will hold the EAB in place. WHAT WILL HAPPEN IF I APPLY EAB INCORRECTLY? K TAPE can be used to target the neuromuscular system, providing muscles and areas of pain with a SENSORY BOMBARDMENT that can help to reduce the feeling of PAIN. ZINC OXIDE TAN is made from a rayon cloth, which provides unrivalled tensile strength. It is 3x stronger and more durable than ZINC OXIDE WHITE, which is made from an organic cotton cloth. Cotton is more lightweight, pliable and comfortable to wear. Learn more about each type of tape, and how to use it on our SPORTTAPE Ecademy online course: Taping & Strapping for Sport. IS ZINC OXIDE TAPE GOOD FOR BLISTERS?

You should use FIXATION TAPE anytime you are applying ZINC OXIDE TAPE to an area where there is a lot of joint movement. FIXATION TAPE acts as a protective barrier between your skin and the aggressive glue used on strapping tapes. It’s very porous, so allows your skin to breathe and your applications to be less affected by sweat. HOW LONG DOES FIXATION TAPE LAST? Our EAB glues don’t contain any colophony or rosin, which are the normal irritants for anyone with an Elastoplast allergy. However, because the bandage is self-adhesive it can easily roll and fold into various shapes that can very time consuming to unravel. IS COHESIVE BANDAGE WATERPOOF? FIXATION TAPE is not waterproof. However it is highly porous, meaning that it will survive a heavy down pour during a match but they can not be used for water sports or any time where the tape will be submerged in water. WHAT WILL HAPPEN IF I APPLY FIXATION TAPE INCORRECTLY?

FIXATION TAPE is rigid and can’t be ripped by hand, so you’ll need a pair of scissors to cut your strips. Because it’s adhesive there’s no need to wrap an entire joint and you can use smaller strips as anchors to help Zinc Oxide tape stay in place more effectively. IS FIXATION TAPE WATERPOOF? Our K TAPE glues don’t contain any colophony or rosin, which are the normal irritants for anyone with an Elastoplast allergy.Neither EAB or TEARABLE EAB is waterproof. However they are both breathable and water resistant, meaning that it will survive a heavy down pour during a match but they can not be used for water sports. WHAT TAPE SHOULD I USE FOR THUMB TAPING K TAPE can be used to reduce pain from injured muscles as you rehab, reduce inflammation, provide dynamic support for ligaments and tendons, improve proprioception and provide postural correction. However, we would recommend that anyone with an Elastoplast allergy trials a small test patch before using ZINC OXIDE TAPE as the skin sensitivity may disagree with any kind of adhesive against it. WHY DO FIGHTERS TAPE THIER FINGERS?

If you have a known allergy to ZINC OXIDE, then you should opt for a different tape as EAB uses a ZINC OXIDE glue. WHAT IS RUGBY JUMPER TAPE (LINEOUT TAPE)? The difference is far greater than the names would suggest. Both are elasticated adhesive bandages that adhere to the skin and stretch 170% but that’s where the similarity ends. It will either fall off because it has been applied to tightly or worse, restrict blood flow if over tightened. Please make sure to apply with just the right amount of tension. CAN I WEAR ANY COLOUR FOR FOOTBALL? Using EAB around the head and ears helps to prevent ‘Cauliflower Ears’; a deformity to the ears caused by repeated blunt force. Forwards are particularly susceptible to this because of their head position when scrummaging. However, the majority of ‘reactions’ to kinesiology tape are actually skin irritations caused by an over-stretching of the tape, or excessive friction on the skin due to a poor application. So, be careful not to put too much stretch on the tape and ALWAYS apply a test strip if using our K TAPE for the first time. Can I apply Kinesiology Tape myself?Our ZINC OXIDE glues don’t contain any colophony or rosin, which are the normal irritants for anyone with an Elastoplast allergy.