KT Tape Original Kinesiology Tape Uncut 5m Roll (Black)

Whether you're trying to beat your time on the track or set a new PB on the squat rack, pushing yourself physically can put a serious strain on your body. KT Tape Original Kinesiology Tape Uncut 5m Roll (Black) is designed to stimulate your sore muscles to speed up recovery and can be worn before, during and after workouts for consistent support. Supplied in a 5 metre long roll, it can be easily cut to fit the appropriate body part and with the strong adhesive backing, will stay secure for up to three days.

What's Included?

• 1 x 5 Metre Roll of Kinesiology Tape

Who Can Make Gains With KT Tape?

Chronic pain can make it difficult to exercise as much as you would like and as such, recovery is an incredibly important part of making fitness progress. Using KT Tape reduces swelling and takes pressure off of your muscles, tendons and joints, making those crucial last few workouts of the week less painful. 

What Does KT Tape Original Do?

KT Tape is an elastic sports tape that can be used before, during and after workouts. When stretched and applied to the skin, it is designed to help prevent and alleviate pain, as well as boost blood flow to effect pain perception and reduce swelling. It also acts as a support device to easy pressure on your muscles, soft tissue, ligaments and tendons. 

Incredibly Versatile Design

Due to the tape design of KT Tape Original, it is applicable nearly anywhere on the body for specific, highly targeted support wherever you need it. The KT Tape is supplied in a 5 metre long roll that can be easily cut to perfectly fit the body part that it is applied to. 

What Issues Can KT Tape Original Help With?

KT tape is made for general pain relief and as such can help with a huge array of exercise-related injuries, both from impact and general wear and tear. This includes but is not limited to:

• Back pain
• Knee pain
• Shoulder pain
• Foot pain
• Plantar fasciitis
• Shin splints
• Tennis elbow
• Carpal tunnel
• Rib pain
• Neck strain
• Gluteus pain
• Calf strain
• Ankle sprain
• Rib pain 
• Golfer's elbow 
• Wrist pain 
• Quad strain 
• Hamstring pain
• Runner's knee
• Inflammation 
• Muscle tightness
• Achilles tendonitis 

How Do I Apply The KT Tape Original?

Designed to be as easy to apply as possible, the KT Tape is ready to use straight out of the box. A detailed guide is included to help you get the most out of the kinesiology tape but below are some simplified instructions:

1. Before applying, make sure the skin is clean, dry and free from any creams or oils (e.g. sun cream or moisturiser). For best results, apply tape thirty minutes before athletic activity. 
2. If applying KT Tape to a joint, move it into a fully bent position. If you apply the kinesiology tape to an extended joint, you risk pulling off the tape.
3. When applying the tape, the ends of the piece you are using should be applied directly to the skin without stretching, otherwise it could pull up and not stick.
4. The middle part of the tape can be stretched over the selected area.
5. Finally, make sure the adhesive is set by firmly going over the tape with your fingers, making sure that all edges are down. 

For even more information and a visual guide on how to apply the KT Tape, please watch the video below:

How Do I Know Where To Apply The Tape?

KT Tape Original can be applied nearly anywhere on the body and can help alleviate a huge variety of pain, so where you apply the tape depends entirely on your personal pain and activity. Below are a few examples of where you might apply KT Tape to help you during certain activities:

• Knees during and after runs
• Lower back for deadlifting 
• Shoulders for basketball 
• Elbow for tennis 
• Heels or balls of feet for dancing 
• Quads for cycling 
• Gluteus for squatting or lunging 

Sticks To Your Body With Incredibly Strong Adhesive 

KT Tape Original uses acrylic-based, medical-grade adhesive to stick your body for up to three days, including through multiple workout and showers. Engineered with Secondskin Adhesive to perform in the harshest environments, the kinesiology tape performs in both cold and humid environments. 

Uncut Roll Ready to Cut

This model of the KT Tape is supplied in an uncut 5 metre long roll. This allows you to cut as long or as short of a piece as you need, depending on the body part you want to apply the tape to.

Prefer Precut Strips?

KT Tape Original is also available in conveniently precut strips, ready to apply straight out of the box. The strips are ten inches (25.4cm) long and 2 inches (5.08cm) wide. The strips also have rounded corners to make application easier and avoid fraying edges. 

Supports Your Body Like A Brace

Along with relieving pain, KT Tape Original 10-Inch Precut offers brace-like support for your muscles, joints and tendons. It does so without compromising flexibility or comfort with its Ultralite Elastic Core, and unlike a traditional brace, the kinesiology tape is not limited to specific body parts. 

Latex Free And Kind To Your Skin 

The mesh design of the tape is breathable and releases moisture, keeping your skin fresh and hydrated even after multiple workouts. It is also made of 100% cotton and completely latex-free, ideal for sensitive skin. The adhesive used is medical-grade and acrylic-based so is non-itchy and gentle. 

Are There Any Other Colours Available?

Along with stylish Black model, the KT Tape Original Roll is also available in the following colours:

• Beige