Kinesiotaping and McConnell Taping Therapy in Franklin, MA
At your first appointment, your Physical Therapist will perform a thorough evaluation and develop a personalized rehabilitation treatment program with you that may include Kinesiotaping and McConnell taping Therapy.
What Is Kinesiotaping and McConnell Taping Therapy?
Kinesio Tape (KT), or kinesiology tape, is a newly popularized modality that is used by therapists trained in the Kinesio Taping Method by Certified Kinesio Taping Instructors (CKTI).
Kinesio Tape is a latex-free hypoallergenic cotton fiber tape with an acrylic heat-activated backing that stretches only along its longitudinal axis.
The McConnell Taping Method is a technique that tapes body parts to affect a specific biomechanical movement.
Benefits of Kinesiotaping and McConnell Taping:
It is more economical over time than other modalities, it is easy to learn and apply, there are less types of tape, and it may be used over a longer period of time. The Kinesio Taping Method differs from athletic strapping tape and the traditional McConnell Taping Method.
The McConnell Taping Method is a technique that tapes body parts to affect a specific biomechanical movement.
McConnell Tape uses a very rigid, highly adhesive tape that is applied for no more than 18 hours and often for shorter periods of time due to patient discomfort.
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Benefits of Kinesiotaping and McConnell Taping
The Kinesio Taping Method is believed to cause physiological effects on several body systems.
Kinesio Taping is currently being used by therapists to:
- Change muscle tone
- Move lymphatic fluids
- Correct movement patterns and improve posture
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Clinical research shows that the sooner you get started with active rehabilitation, the less likely you will need unnecessary tests, medications, or surgery.
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At your evaluation appointment, you will meet with a physical therapist who will perform a thorough evaluation that includes:
- A review of your health history and your specific symptoms.
- A thorough examination that includes assessing the quality and quantity of your movements, and any factors that might put you at risk for delayed recovery or might indicate a serious health problem.
- Assessment of how you use your body at work, at home, during sports, and at leisure.
- Determination of the diagnosis and impairments that are causing your pain and establishment of a treatment plan of care.
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Coming to physical therapy provided a roadmap for my recovery. Prior to physical therapy, I experienced sharp pains in my right shoulder. I couldn’t rotate my shoulder fully. I had trouble holding a pan while cooking, washing dishes, etc. I also had trouble sleeping on my side because of the pain and soreness from my shoulder. Coming to physical therapy provided a roadmap for my recovery, and allayed my fear about my shoulder injury as the team did a great job in helping me understand the injury. I thought I was doing well but never realized how much improvement I got until my therapy with the therapists at ProPT who brought me back to nearly 100%. I came to Professional Physical Therapy on the recommendation of a dear friend who is an operating nurse that was getting treated here for her plantar fasciitis. I had a right hip replacement and for three weeks had home therapy. I thought I was doing well but never realized how much improvement I got until my therapy with the therapists at ProPT who brought me back to nearly 100%. I had some difficulty early on with raising my leg toward my chest and straight leg lifts on my back. These exercises improved greatly and my leg strength improved significantly. Bravo to Dr. Jill, Sue, and Tracy who did so much to help my adjustment to my new hip.
