Protecting an ankle without putting it in a cast means controlling pain while keeping movement. Functional taping is a selective immobilisation technique that restricts only the harmful movement and preserves...
Kinesiology tape colours: what do they really mean?
| 07 Aug, 2026
Blue to "bring swelling down", red to "activate", black to "add strength". That is the explanation doing the rounds in clinics, shops and changing rooms, and the reason some patients ask for a particular...
Strappal and Strappal Forte: specs, uses and differences
| 05 Aug, 2026
Strappal is a rigid zinc oxide tape used for functional taping. It stabilises the joint and restricts specific movements without immobilising it completely. It is made by BSN medical and comes in two versions...
How to Choose Kinesiology Tape: A Guide for Physiotherapists
| 20 Jul, 2026
Choosing kinesiology tape comes down to five variables: material, adhesive, elasticity, format and durability. The brand name on its own does not settle the choice, because most of the tapes used in professional...
Kinesiology taping, also called kinesiology tape or kinesio tape, is an elastic strip applied to the skin to influence the sense of support, pain or movement, without restricting joint mobility the way...
AcuTop vs Temtex: Which Kinesiology Tape Should You Choose?
| 20 Jul, 2026
AcuTop and Temtex are two brands of professional kinesiology tape, both common in physiotherapy practice. AcuTop is a European brand belonging to DMC International (Düsseldorf); Temtex is the brand of...
Underwrap, Cohesive Bandage or Rigid Strapping: Which to Use
| 20 Jul, 2026
Underwrap, cohesive bandage and rigid strapping tape solve three different problems. Underwrap protects the skin, cohesive bandage compresses, secures and supports, and rigid strapping tape provides the...