Kinesiology Taping
Please contact the FIDO HYDRO clinic if you have any questions or concerns on 0448 744 558
What is Kinesiology Taping
Kinesiology Taping is a natural method that supports dogs through their rehabilitation, with the effects based on the tapes ability to interact with the skin and associated neuro and sensory receptors.
It does this by gently lifting the layer of skin, hair follicles and tissues covering the underlying muscle, allowing for blood and lymph to move more freely in and around the muscle, which speeds up and assists the body’s natural ability to heal itself.
K-taping is also seen to improve proprioceptive feedback (knowing the position and movement of a limb which is critical for balance and control of limb function) by stimulating receptors in the skin.
What are The Applications
- Neck Pain
- Back Pain
- Hip Pain – Hip Dysplasia
- Luxating Patella
- ACL Tear – Knee Injuries
- Swelling
- Joint Instability
- Weakness due to degenerative conditions – such as degenerative myelopathy
- Dogs that are knuckling or scraping toes
What are The Benefits
- Pain relief
- Improving blood circulation and lymphatic flow
- Improving muscle function by activating or deactivating muscle/s
- Supporting joints by stabilising and influencing movements of joints, influencing fascia, limiting range of motion and providing proprioceptive stimulation and pain relief
- Reducing fascial adhesions
- Reduce Inflammation
- Reduce Swelling
This is not an exhaustive list, so if you are still wondering what we may be able to assist you with please contact the clinic to discuss how we may assist you and your companion.