Testimonials

“I want to express my gratitude of Kinesio® Taping. It is amazing! I am not sure how it works, but it has kept many of our players on the field and has allowed our players to perform at top levels regardless of chronic injuries.” -Nemer Hassey, Cienega High School, AZ

“As an alternative to McConnell (taping), Kinesio® Taping has impressive results not only for the serious athlete, but also for the weekend warrior. Of course, everyone knows its great for knees, but what surprised me were the great results for the shoulder.” -Michael Call, MS, ATC, SCS

“Kinesio® Taping is very versatile, and the tape supports the injury while maintaining full range of motion and comfort. The fact that you use less tape than traditional methods and that you don‘t have to re-apply the tape (as frequently) makes this tape a great choice for treating chronic injuries.” -Jerri Hestwood, ATC

“We have been using Kinesio® for 3 years now…The Kinesio® Taping books have been extremely helpful in providing acute injury and preventive taping. It definitely helps our players stay on the field.”
-David Price, Head Athletic Trainer (New York Jets)

“I just wanted to write and tell you how pleased I am with the results we are receiving from Kinesio® Tape… As I continue to learn and use the techniques of Kinesio® Taping, I am certain that the results will continue to be positive.” -Rick Griffin, Head Athletic Trainer (Seattle Mariners)

“I have been using Kinesio® Taping in my practice for about 4 years. Frankly, I cannot think of another adjunct for my practice, which has had a more readily visible impact on the patient. Using Kinesio® Taping elevates us to a new level by increasing relief and stability of myofascial support elements and assisting rapid recovery. Use it today! Use it NOW!”

-George Stribling, DC, CCSP, CKTI

“Kinesio® Taping provides a most unique means for therapeutic taping musculoskeletal complaints and post traumatic injuries. It provides support, relieves stress and most importantly enhances recovery in both Primary Care and Orthopedic practice.”

-Frank Turner, MD

“I started with the books and some tape, less than a week later I could not believe with the results. The #1 thing to understand is that this is NOT taping. This is a great treatment adjunct”

-Bob Allen, DC, CCSP

“There is a true analgesic effect associated with Kinesio® Tape. I call it the “Mother’s Hand” effect. Kinesio® Taping extends the efficacy out of treatment, and releases tension for relief of spasms.”

-John Hanks, DC, DABCO, CCSP, CKTI

“It’s easy to learn, takes a few minutes to do, uses only a few strips and consistently produces superior clinical outcomes”

-Jeffrey Spencer, DC, MA, CCSP, CKTP (Team Chiropractor for the Discovery Channel Pro Cycling Team)

“I just wanted to drop you a line and let you know what was happening in my practice since taking your Kinesio® Taping seminar at the end of October in Edmonton. I was using the tape right away on the Monday and tried as many different applications that I could to see how this would really work. I was amazed (so were my patients) at the results. I had a patient with pitting edema in the lower right leg that had been on diuretics for weeks with no results and two applications of Kinesio® Tex Tape he was able to put on his shoe again and stand with no pain! Chronic carpal tunnel of two years duration and a confirmed EMG study for muscle/nerve damage was corrected with 4 applications of Kinesio® Tex tape over two weeks. Separated A/C joint and sprain of the SC joint was given noticeable relief and had my hockey player back on the ice in two applications. It is incredible how quickly this stuff works. That was always my frustration with athletes with acute injuries was what to do while we waited for sprains to heal. Thanks for your insight and training on this technique, it has changed my practice.”

-Dr Paul D Friesen, BSc, DC

“This brief note is to state that it has been so wonderful of you and your company to assist us over the past three years.  This generosity has allowed us to introduce Kinesio® Taping as designed and implemented by you in the USA. Every MOT student learns three techniques in preparation for their fieldwork and future work. They also learn how to use this technique in children. Thus the exposure we provide prepares them to understand the principles of application in adults and children. On behalf of the Department, I thank you for your assistance in all respects. I look forward to working with you in the future.”

-Dr. Surya Shah PhD, OTD, MEd OTR, FAOTA, UTHSC

“I just wanted to drop you a note of thanks for the support you gave me in my recent trip to the United States Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs. In treating athletes from speed skating through wrestling and weightlifting, the USA athletes were very receptive of Kinesio® Taping. As word filtered through the OTC of the “magic black tape”, I had the opportunity to tape shin splints, rib injuries, shoulder subluxation, low back and neck sprain/strains as well as everything in between. Having now experienced using KT on the best of the best, I am once again thankful that I have learned to use KT as a big part of my ongoing treatment regimen.”

-David Parish DC, DACBSP, CSCS, NSCA-CPT, CKTI

“Kinesio® Taping is the perfect adjunct to soft tissue therapies like active release and Graston Technique. In a rehab setting it makes perfect sense at increasing proprioceptive awareness.”

-Dr. Christopher Mah, DC, CNN

"I can't tell you how happy I am that I went to KT1 and KT2. I had a patient with ringing in their ears so loud they had to sleep with earphones in their ears. They were checked by Lymph specialists 3 times, ENT, and told they would have to live with it. I taped one ear to be conservative.  They canceled their appointment Friday to get back by tomorrow and said they can't wait. They are driving an hour to get to my office, awesome. I'll be contacting you soon to get registered for KT3 as soon as I can."

-Paul, DC

“As a Rehab professional providing OT and hand rehabilitation, I have been using Kinesio® Taping for over 1 year on a daily basis. With no exception so far, patients report of instant pain relief and enhanced function! I especially appreciate the fact of no negative side effects and skin irritation for even the most delicate skin conditions.”

-Sonja T Stipicic, OT

“I’m a Kinesioholic. After being introduced to Kinesio® Taping in 2000, I have been interested in its applications and I was able to apply the things I’ve learned through the seminars immediately. I have done my own study on the effects of Kinesio® Taping with my own patients and have found overwhelmingly positive results.”

-Dena Slonaker, OTR, CHT

“A friend who attended the seminar for Massage Therapist taped my torso for asthma, allergy and coughing and its effects have been remarkable. I would like to learn what else this tape can do.”

-Sawako Uchimura, Retired OT

“I wanted to tell you what a wonderful product I think this is. My son has hypotonia due to mitochondrial deficiency. At 1 year of age, he still could not sit or crawl, etc. His PT suggested trying Kinesio® Taping, so we did. Well, in my opinion it was a miracle for him. We began taping every two weeks leaving it on for 6 days. At 13 months he was sitting, 15 months commando crawling, then regular crawling at 17 months, and finally walking at 18-19 months. The only word I can use is miraculous. His hypotonia has gone from severe to mild. Recently, I asked the OT to start taping his shoulders again because he is weak in the upper body due to his shoulder blades being winged out. I am hoping this will help him. Thank you so much for this product and I hope you get it out to more children's PT's and OT's. The only thing I have heard from a few parents is that their children's skin reacts to the tape. Again I cannot say enough wonderful things about this invention.”

- Wendy Dinwiddie, TX

“I am writing to tell you that for 18 months straight I suffered from incredible pain, spasm, stiffness, and soreness in both of my shoulders. I have used Kinesio® Tex Tape for not even seven days, and my pain relief has been strong, effective, and immediate. Being a personal trainer, I need the use of my body for fitness instruction, and I was on the verge of going on disability as well as out of work. I woke up with this condition, and after months of rehab, medications, cortisone shots, etc., I was unable to get relief. I instinctively started research on taping and this product appeared in my searches. As a last result, days before a surgical consultation, I got the tape and applied it with some basic techniques. I can tell you now that I am functional again and my pain has been reduced by 95%! Please try this product if you have a myalgic (muscle pain/spasm) condition!!! Also tendinitis, subluxation, dislocation...”

-N.B., Rochester, NY

“I had been on Tylox and Zanaflex for a week with little relief from my severe neck spasms, when a friend slapped about a 4-inch piece of Kinesio® Tex Tape on my neck. Within minutes I felt better, and by the next day I was able to move my neck much more freely. I ordered some tape myself and wore that piece for about 5 days, till my order came in. When I got my order, my husband helped me put some on my upper back and neck, and then I proceeded to go out and transplant sod in my yard for about 6 hours with no neck pain. I've had these muscle spasms before, and they normally took 6 weeks or longer to get over. Thanks for a wonderful product.

Since then I've been telling everyone I can about it, and I've given away probably $100 worth of the tape. My family physician was really impressed that a piece of tape could do better than Tylox, so he was going to do some research. I sent him (and about 40 other people) to your website.

Probably the most amazing incident was when I gave some to a friend who was about 2 weeks post-op from having 2 vertebrae removed and a bone graft from a rib put in their place. She was in horrible pain, so I suggested we try some tape. Within minutes of applying the tape, she said her pain was gone. Unfortunately, she started itching and breaking out from the adhesive, so she took off the tape, and immediately, her pain returned. I later found a barrier wipe that enabled her to use the Kinesio® Tex Tape again, without the allergic reaction. She was so thankful to be able to use the tape again.

I volunteer as a translator at a Hispanic Free Clinic. All the physicians there have been interested in the tape, and I've been able to give them some samples. But I wish we had the money to buy it for the clinic (which is supplied only by donations). We have so many Hispanics who come in with back pain due to their work--I know your tape would help them. Once again, thanks for a great product! “

-Janice Phillips, SC

“I really cannot believe the improvement and pain relief I've received from my physical therapist applying your tape. I have cut way back on pain meds as a result. I couldn't use my left arm due to the severe pain in my shoulder, and now I have greater movement. I have cervical and thoracic problems and have gotten relief as well to those areas. I had a spinal fusion 4 years ago and use the tae in the lumbar area also with remarkable results. I have used these techniques on family members after purchasing the tape online and they too think it's amazing. Thank goodness for my wonderful therapist and being on top of what's available for her patients as an alternative and in conjunction with the medical profession in general. Thank you so much for making this available to anyone seeking relief.”

-Lana Chapman, AZ

“I have had back pain for about 6 months. I started going to physical therapy, and they told me about Kinesio® Tex Tape. I was skeptical at first, wondering how in the world can pieces of tape help my pain…but it did!! After a full day activity, I was fully expecting my back to be in pain like usual, but it didn't! For the first time in 6 months my back did not hurt. I had forgotten what no pain felt like! I was completely amazed and have been telling everyone about this product!! I am also amazed at how well it sticks. Even after showering, it stays in place. I am completely amazed and grateful!”

-Amanda Monk, TX

“This brief note is to state that it has been so wonderful of you and your Company to assist us over the past three years. This generosity has allowed us to introduce Kinesio® Taping as designed and implemented by you in the USA. Every MOT student teams three techniques for the upper limb in preparation for their fieldwork and future work. They also learn the theory and application of this technique in children. Thus the exposure we provide prepares them to understand the principles of application in adults and children. On behalf of the Department, I thank you for your assistance in all respects. I look forward to working with you in the future.

-Dr. Surya Shah PhD, OTD, Med OTR, FAOTA

"It is a really great product! Everytime I use it the pain goes away. I will continue to use Kinesio® Tex Tape both on and off the field." -Manny Carrillo, offensive tackle for Cienega Varsity Football, AZ

“In September, I had gone to my chiropractor for treatment and unfortunately, 2 of my vertebrae were fractured.  I was sent to the hospital for an MRI and sent to a specialty back doctor for diagnosis.  I was told that I had to wear a back brace for 4 months. After wearing this back brace for 4 months, I had another MRI at the hospital and was told that I might have to have back surgery.  Not wanting to have to go under the knife, the doctor informed me that I could go to therapy and see if that might help.  I chose to go to therapy at the hospital, 3 times a week.  While I was going through my therapy, they approached me with Kinesio® Taping.  Not ever hearing about this special tape, I said why not try this. So since the beginning of April, I have, every 5 days, had this tape placed on my back.  This tape has been a miracle. I really don't like having to take it off after the 5 days, but I do and can surely tell a difference.  I was told that some people get an irritation/rash from this, but that has not occurred with me.  I have been extremely pleased with this miracle tape and if it can help me from having surgery, I plan on using this every 5 days.   Thank you for this miracle tape.  I would hope that more people will feel as I do by using this miracle tape.”

-Jan Rogers, MI

“It is with pride and appreciation that I write this letter. My daughter, Lydia, was born with Down syndrome. It is well documented that one of the characteristics of Down syndrome is low muscle tone. Lydia started physical therapy when she was about eight months old. We were introduced to Kinesio® Tex Tape on November 24, 2003. At that time, her PT explained to us what this crazy looking tape was and how it could benefit our daughter. The tape was initially used to build core/trunk strength and stability for Lydia to sit up and feel comfortable moving. Less than a month after adding the tape to her regimen, Lydia was crawling. Kinesio® in now part of our lives and has our full support and faith. The science and simplicity of Kinesio® Tex Tape has helped, and is helping, our daughter with her motor skills. Kinesio® is applied to Lydia’s abdomen for trunk strengthening, her hips for stabilization and extension, and her back for stability in movement. We firmly believe that your amazing tape has increased Lydia’s ability to be mobile and will soon help her take her first steps. By the way, Lydia crawled and will walk well before the typical expectations for a child with Down syndrome. Thank you for Kinesio® Tex Tape and for helping Lydia reach milestones. Your tape has helped improve lives.”

-Seth Osburn, Proud parent of a Kinesio® Taped Child, Phoenix, AZ

“After having arthroscopic surgery on both knees simultaneously, I came out of surgery to find out that a lateral release had also been required on my left knee.  The pain was incredible and I started physical therapy two weeks after surgery.  My first day of physical therapy they put me on the bike, and I could not even get the pedal around all the way - I cried. The second day of PT was also very painful. I found the bike to be the most difficult with my situation. The third day of PT someone had the brilliant idea to tape my knee with Kinesio® Tex Tape, I rode the bike that day and every day since with little or no pain, all the while strengthening the muscles around my knee. I am 36 years old, I have two sons who are thrilled to have there Mom back to play and I don't go ANY where with out my knee taped with Kinesio® Tex Tape! Thanks for letting me share my story!”

-Rochelle Montgomery, Gunter, TX

“The student body at Los Angeles College of Chiropractic would like to extend our appreciation and thanks for introducing us to Kinesio® Taping. The students enjoyed the hands on experience and made initiative to purchase some of the Kinesio® Tex Tape and get together to practice”.

-Hanh D Builee, Whittier, CA

“I have used the product on myself, for chronic retrocalcaneal bursitis due to running. It has reduced my pain and inflammation, considerably. It allows me to run more frequently. I use it with patients now, with good results.

-Laureen Coffelt

“I just can’t believe that Kinesio® Tex Tape has done so much for me and my lupus affecting my hands and fingers. Along with moist heat treatment, medication, and tape I am able to peel potatoes, put socks on, sew and type. I still have a ways to go, but to be able to the simple things is a blessing. Thanks to Kinesio® Tex Tape.”

-Betty Drda

“I learned about the tape from a physical therapist. He used the tape on me and it helped the chronic pain I’ve had for many years due to fibromyalgia and myofascial pain syndrome. I hope more doctors and therapist will learn to do this because it helps more than any pain pills, and it doesn’t involve wires, batteries, etc like a micro-current unit.”

-Mary Ann Martin, New Orleans, LA

“You may tell your colleagues, based on an anecdotal 6 weeks study; the Kinesio® Tex Tape seems to relieve 30% of the numbness in my arm from carpal tunnel syndrome which I’ve had for the past 20 years.”

-Anu Oinas, Washington, DC “I must tell you that for months I have been in awful pain. I became aware of Kinesio® Taping during a visit to my Orthopedic Surgeon’s office. I have had severe lateral epicondylitis for about 9 months. I was considering surgery for relief. Within hours of applying the Kinesio® Tex Tape, I was completely pain-free! I hope more folks get the opportunity to experience such a wonderful treatment without being cut or otherwise traumatized.”

-Rosemary Dinardo, Valley Villages, CA

“I have chronic patellofemoral pain syndrome and have been using Kinesio® Taping for pain management, it has worked beautifully. I have tried the McConnell system and found Kinesio® to be a more flexible taping method, it also reduces swelling.”

-Lisa Gargiulo, Naples, FL

"I broke my leg a year ago... well I shattered my leg a year ago. I healed up pretty normally and then developed a complication. My physical therapist used Kinesio® Tex Tape as part of my rehab. It was awesome, it worked so well, my swelling went away, my shin splints went away so fast. This tape is AWESOME. I am now back in therapy for a car accident and my PT is using Kinesio® Tex Tape to help heal my back and neck. Where was this 13 years ago when my mom was dealing with pain from an accident?

-Rebecca Hitt, Boothbay, ME

"For well over a year now I have suffered from excruciating pain on the outer part of my ankle and foot after I sprained it. For the longest time the doctors could not figure out why I was still in so much pain since the spain should have healed. I spent the better part of a year undergoing countless tests, taking a whole variety of drugs to mask the pain, wearing a walking cast, having my foot and ankle taped with athletic tape and nothing helped.

I was beginning to think I would have to live the rest of my life feeling excruciating pain every time I took a step. Finally my problem was diagnosed as peroneal tenosyvitis brought on by the sprain and seeing a physical therapist was recommended. The therapist tried Kinesio® Taping on me, and FINALLY after over a year of chronic and terrible pain I have started to feel some relief. I never would have thought of it, but it has been a god send. Finally I can go about my work and daily activities without suffering from every step I take. I just cannot say enough about what a lifesaver Kinesio® Tex Tape has been for me, it has done what countless drugs and other procedures could not.  Thank you!"

-Laura Wood, Olympia, WA

“I started using the Kinesio® Tex Tape 4 months ago with my patients and the results are very promising especially treating various ankle and knee problems. I love and enjoy using this modality in my practice. It is easy, cheap and works wonders. I can not wait until other practitioners know about the tape and spread the good news so we can all tape this world for a better health.”

-Marwan Khayat, PT, CKTP

“I have been splinting and casting for years and began taping over 10 years ago. Kinesio® Tex Tape initially interested me because of its versatility, and elasticity…but the more I use it, the more I appreciate the phenomenal properties to decrease pain, edema, improve sensation and retrain muscles”

-Trish Martin, PT, CKTI

“I had a 58 year old female musician patient who fell hiking and sustained an acromio-clavicular third degree separation of the right shoulder. Three weeks after taping her, the patient was able to play in a concert. Thanks to Kinesio® Taping.”

-Beate Carriere, PT, CIFK

“Kinesio® Taping helps with postural retraining and dynamic stability. It assists my patients for several days following their treatment.”

-Bruce A. Franke Jr, PT, MTC

“I have been a Physical Therapist for 27 years. Kinesio® Taping has been one of the most dramatic techniques that I have seen in the past 5 years. Kinesio® Taping has been filled in a missing link with my therapy. It continues the relaxation of the spasms and decreases the swelling between the therapy visits.”

-Ken Lamm, PT

“I love to use Kinesio® Taping by itself or in combination with other manual therapies such as myofascial release. Using only Kinesio® Taping for a patient with chronic De Quervains, the patient reported the pain and discomfort felt for years was gone within 2 days! On a 24 hour/day basis Kinesio® Taping releases just the right amount of tension on the tissues providing incredible relief. Kinesio® Taping really works.”

-Nora Jreige, PT