Product Information | Rocktape Red 2" Kinesiology Tape
ROCKTAPE's Active-Recovery (AR) series of tapes are designed to enhance performance and recovery. Unlike regular compression garments and tapes, ROCKTAPE's AR series can be used both to apply compression to promote recovery, or decompression to relieve pain and swelling. Rocktape is engineered to meet the demands of endurance athletes like runners, swimmers and cyclists.
Sizing Options | Rocktape Red 2" Kinesiology Tape
2” x 16.5’ in each Roll
How Does Rocktape Red 2" Kinesiology Tape work?
ROCKTAPE is a performance enhancement tape and is designed for athletes that want a little edge in their game. ROCKTAPE helps athletes manage fatigue by promoting better circulation. All you have do is put ROCKTAPE on the areas on your body that need a little help and you can go longer and harder.
Unlike traditional athletic tape which binds and doesn’t stretch, ROCKTAPE is engineering to mimic the human skin. This stretchiness is the secret behind ROCKTAPE. ROCKTAPE stretches up to 190% of its original length but has amazing ’snap-back’ or recovery. This is what gives ROCKTAPE its performance advantage over other tapes.
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How Do I apply Rocktape Red 2" Kinesiology Tape?
1. Skin Prep:
Apply tape at least one hour before exercise to clean, warm and dry skin. If necessary, clean required area vigorously to completely remove lotion, dirt, oils or moisturisers,(rubbing alcohol works well, though is not absolutely necessary.) If in humid climate, apply tape indoors to ensure moisture does not interfere with adhesive while it sets. Clip excessive hair to 1/8” long for better adhesion.
2. Time Prep:
Apply tape at least 30 minutes before athletic activity or showering. An hour is optimal. 2-3 hour is optimal.
3. Round All Corners:
For any application that requires cutting, make round cuts. Round corners stay on skin longer and reduce fraying in the tape.
4. Proper Body Position:
Before applying tape, stretch the part of the body where the pain is presenting, according to written or video instructions. Failure to follow directions may cause the tape to pull excessively, resulting in premature loosening.
5. Remove Backer Paper:
Rip the paper on the back of tape to remove for application. When removing paper from tape, rip the back and only remove as needed for application – don’t touch the sticky side of the tape.
6. Tape Placement:
Apply directly to skin – not on other types of tape – for stronger and longer lasting applications. (obviously certain KT Tape applications will require the tape to overlay or cross- over other pieces of KT Tape. This is perfectly fine.
7. No Stretch on Tape Ends:
Do NOT stretch the ends of the tape. The first and last 1.5 to 2 inches of tape should always be applied with no stretch.
8. Activate Adhesive:
The latex- free adhesive activates/sets at just above body temperature. Before moving the taped body part out of position, use the waxy side of the backer paper to rub vigorously around all areas of the tape. Heat created from this friction rub activates the adhesive.
Treatment for: knee pain, neck pain, shoulder pain, plantar fascia, plantar fasciitis, rotators cuff, rotator cuff, shins splints, tennis elbow, tendons, achilles, heel pain, elbow pain, ankle sprain, back pain, tendon pain, perineal tendonitis, groin strains, golfers elbow, calf strain, tibialis tendonitis
Product Review
I've used this and it does rock! It provides functional support which is not to be mistaken for restricting movement--an important distinction when there are times you need to restrict movement. But your muscles feel more energized and less fatigued. I have also used it to prevent injury flare up and had others try it as well. It did well in these tests. It also it good for water sports, triathlons and has enormous adhesion powers. This was developed for athletes and triathletes and it delivers.
