Capitol Rehab of Arlington Physical Therapists Complete Kinseo Taping Coursework

Kinsio Tape used to treat limitless number of patient ailments and injuries

Capitol Rehab of Arlington physical therapists Barb Fallon Wallace, MSPT, DPT and Lyn Stewart, PT are clinically skilled in the Kinesio Taping methods and taping techniques. Both our residential physical therapists attended and completed Kinesio taping coursework and are actively applying their knowledge with a variety of patients in the clinic. Kinesio Tape can be used to treat a virtually limitless number of ailments and injuries.

Examples include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Shin splints
• Achilles Tendonitis
• Patellar Tendonitis and Patellofemoral Joint Disorder
• Hamstring Strains
• Illiotibial Band Syndrome
• Tennis/Golfers Elbow
• Carpal Tunnel
• Scoliosis
• ACL Injury

What is Kinesio Taping?

Kinesio Taping (KT) is a therapeutic taping method appropriate for nearly any treatment during any stage of injury: acute, sub-acute, chronic, and rehabilitative. The KT method is fundamentally different from conventional athletic taping. Multiple layers are not necessary and each application of tape serves a specific purpose! The ideal characteristic about the Kinesio Tex Tape is it can be applied and worn for 24hours/day 3-5 days and does not restrict movement.

This makes it extremely popular with the athletic population! KT is achieving its greatest acceptance from some of the best know world athletes: pro soccer players, Lance Armstrong and US cycling team, along with many competitors in the 2009 summer Olympic games. Despite its popularity in the athletic arena, non-athletes alike are choosing KT for its ability to treat them without interfering with their daily activities!

Four functions of Kinesio Tape:

• Supports muscles
• Removes congestion
• Corrects joint dysfunctions
• Activates the body’s endogenous analgesic system

These four functions contribute to the success of treatment, training, and rehabilitation. Please call Capitol Rehab of Arlington to schedule an appointment if you are interested in learning about Kinesio Taping at 703.527.5492.

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