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    • Dec 31, 2018
    • 1 min read

What Is Kinesio Tape & How to Use It for Swelling

This elastic tape can be a miracle worker but as I mentioned, there are contraindications & precautions!  Here's your short list!

Contraindications, meaning definitely DO NOT use over:

active malignancy

active cellulitis or skin infection

open wounds

DVT (deep vein thrombosis)

Precautions, meaning definitely check with a doctor before you try taping on people with:

Diabetes

Kidney Disease

Congestive Heart Failure

Coronary Artery Disease

Fragile or healing skin

Pregnancy

There's loads of info on this and it's hard to fit into a tiny little video!  Any questions, just shoot a message my way!  


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