
08/16/2025
⚡️Kinesiology taping information ⚡️
Originally developed for human athletes, kinesiology tape is now utilized in horses for muscle and joint support, pain reduction, inflammation reduction, and increasing proprioception. The elastic tape provides support without limiting the horse’s mobility.
🐴 What is kinesiology tape? An elastic cotton-blend with non-latex adhesive. Making the tape breathable and hypoallergenic.
🐴 What are the benefits of kinesiology taping?
— Pain reduction
— Lymphatic and blood circulation
— Muscle and joint support
— increased proprioception
🐴 How does kinesiology tape work?
— Pain reduction: it stimulates the mechanoreceptors (nerve endings). When these nerve endings are stimulated they block nociceptors (pain receptors) from firing. The blocking of these pain receptors naturally reduces pain.
— Improved circulation/ inflammation reduction: By lifting the skin and providing space between the layers. This mechanically decompresses the skin and soft tissues which promotes flow of blood and lymph fluids. This leads to reduced inflammation.
— Muscle/ joint support: can be used to stabilize and support joints as well as muscles during movement. It supports the muscles proprioceptive feedback (the body’s awareness of its own positioning).
— Increased proprioception: while wearing the tape during movement, the proprioceptive nerves are stimulated which heightens the brains awareness of the body’s position and movement.
💥Kinesiology taping is not a replacement for veterinary care. My services are therapy modalities intended to support the well-being and performance of your horses. 🐴
If you have questions or would like to book a session, send me a message 😊 I’ll be happy to help!