Instructions / Assembly

Instructions
• Assistance is recommended to apply
applications.
• Ensure skin is clean, dry and free of any oils and
lotions before application.
• It is normal for wrinkles to appear in the tape
when it is applied to the skin and the muscles
are relaxed.
• Use the 2-inch square guides on the back of the
tape to help measure the length of the tape strip
and make correct cuts.
• Remove a small portion of the paper backing
at the end of the tape strip in order to create an
“Anchor” to apply the tape.
• Make sure to round all ends of the tape. Rounded
ends help prevent snagging, fraying, and peeling
off quickly.
To Care For Your Application
Rub to activate
adhesive.
Use caution.
Clothing can catch
edges of tape.
!
Wait 30 - 45
minutes before
vigorous activity.
Pat or blot to dry.
Do not wipe
Direct heat can cause
over-adhering and can
make removal difcult.
Cutting Kinesio Tape
“I” Strip
Single strip
of tape with
rounded ends.
“Y” Strip
Strip of tape with
one end that has
a longitudinal cut
in the middle.
“Fan” Cut
Strip of tape that
has 3-6 longitudinal
cuts on one end of
the tape.
KINESIO TAPING DO’S:
Clean and dry skin prior to application
Round edges of Kinesio Tex Tape
Clip or shave excessive body hair
Apply 30 minutes or more before
rigorous activity or swimming
Place the anchor and tape strip end
on skin whenever possible
Apply no tension to anchors or ends
Rub tape to activate adhesive after
application
KINESIO TAPING DON’TS:
Do not blow dry tape
Do not attach to hair on back of neck,
underarm or groin
Do not “pull” body into position using
Kinesio Tex Tape
Do not leave tape on skin if itching or
increased pain occurs
Try not to touch adhesive side of tape
prior to proper placement on skin
KINESIO TAPING PRECAUTIONS:
Do not apply Kinesio Tex Tape:
Over active malignancy site
Over active cellulitis or skin infection
Over open wounds
Over Deep Vein Thrombosis (clots)
Consult with physician before
applying tape to people with:
Diabetes
Kidney Disease
Congestive Heart Failure
CAD or Bruits in the Carotid Artery
Fragile or healing skin
Pregnancy
Roll Method: Hold the tape verti-
cally and place your index nger on
the top edge of the tape. Pull back
or ex your index nger toward
your body so tape peels from its
backing.
Tear Method: Tear paper backing
at middle of tape and gently pull
approximately 1 inch away from
each side of tear.
Skin From Tape Method: Peel back
the anchor and apply gentle pull
to the Kinesio Tex strip with one
hand. With the other hand, gently
press on the skin to pull it away
from Kinesio Tex Tape.
Roll Method: Begin by curling the
anchor away from the skin and roll
the Kinesio Tex strip off skin in the
direction of hair growth.
Removal of Tape from Paper Backing:
Removal of Tape from Skin:
Tape Removal