Kinesio Taping is a technique that involves using a soft specialized medical-grade adhesive tape to support muscles and joints, for the promotion of healing and recovery post injury. Kinesio tape is a proprietary blend of cotton and nylon, designed to mimic the skin’s elasticity allowing full range of motion so muscles can move more freely. The tape is water-resistant and durable allowing it to stay on for three to five days at a time, so there’s no need to worry about it detaching during workouts or showers. Its application to the affected area creates a rippling effect of the skin known as convolutions which gently lift the upper layer of the skin (the epidermis) from the underlying tissue (dermis) below it. This process works on a cellular level with the fluid outside cells, blood and lymph to increase volume and decrease pressure altering the microcirculation in the skin and superficial tissues.
Brooklyn Body Works Physical Therapy is staffed with a professional and caring team of experts with clinical experience in utilizing Kinesio Taping. Browse through our physical therapist profiles to learn how they can help you with restoring functionality.
Kinesio Taping is a safe and natural treatment option that can help speed up muscle recovery, reduce scar tissue, and improve overall function. Many users report significant benefits, including a reduction in pain and swelling. The treatment can also help improve posture and support during physical sports or activities by re-educating the muscle and providing support to weak zones. Additionally, taping stimulates bruise and contusion recovery, helps prevent and relieve muscle spasms and cramping, reduces the risk of injury, and prolongs the effects of physical therapy. Your therapist may recommend using Kinesio Tape for chronic conditions or injuries because one application lasts multiple days and doesn’t interfere with tasks in everyday life.
Kinesio Taping can include techniques or exercises such as:
Brooklyn Body Works Physical Therapy began as an idea to bring the highest quality physical therapy to all people in our community. We wanted to offer the best that NYC has in health care while not marginalizing people based on socioeconomic boundaries (race, income, language, religion, etc). We offer a “concierge style service” and continue to accept many commercial insurances, medicare and even medicaid policies.
Since this is a physical therapy session which will require a physical examination and therapeutic exercise (varies by patient), we ask all our patients to come prepared. Please come dressed in loose fitted clothing that will allow for easy mobility, comfort, and access to the area of complaint. In addition we recommend sneakers with soles that grip to prevent slips or falls.
The need for a referral depends on what type of insurance you have. Most insurance plans do not require one, however some insurances do. For example, if you have HIP, you will need a referral from your primary care physician. We ask that you check to see what your health insurance plan requires prior to your initial visit. If you are unsure, please contact our front office and we’ll do our best to determine whether or not you require a referral.
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Each patients case and diagnosis is unique and requires the development of an individualized plan of care. Your physical therapist will give you an estimate of the number of sessions needed to reach a level of “feeling better”, during your initial evaluation.
Over time the number of visits may increase or decrease from the initial estimate, based on the progress made.
Brooklyn Body Works Physical Therapy accepts many of the available major insurance plans as well as alternate payment options, including cash/self-pay, to make our services accessible and affordable. Please visit the link below to view all information pertaining to Payment Options.
