Pickleball's rapid change in direction and explosive movement can take a toll on your body, especially your knees. Regardless of your age or UTR-P Rating, knee pain can slow you down. KT Tape, the No. 1 trusted brand of kinesiology therapeutic tape, offers non-invasive solutions that can help.
KT Tape is the Kinesiology Tape Partner of UTR Sports, which hosts pickleball tournaments all over the country. This year, UTR Sports is hosting USA Pickleball Golden Ticket tournaments in multiple locations, including Overland Park, Kan., on May 14-18, St. George, Utah, on May 28-June 1, and Campbell, Calif., on June 25-29. View the full schedule and registration information here.
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What is KT Tape?
KT Tape is a thin, elastic, and water-resistant tape that goes directly on the skin to provide pain relief, temporarily increase local blood flow, and reduce muscle soreness. The tape can be worn for an extended period, typically ranging from 1-3 days with the Original Cotton product all the way up to 5-7 days with the Pro and Pro Extreme products.
The tape is water-resistant and durable, so you can wear it during showers, workouts, and other daily activities. It’s perfect for pickleball, where you may play a lot of games across a few days and still want to maintain your full range of motion.
How KT Tape Can Help
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Pain Relief: By lifting the skin, KT Tape can reduce pain and muscle soreness (if worn during and after exercise).
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Increased Circulation: The tape's application can help improve circulation and lymphatic drainage around the knee joint where the tape is applied, and reduce muscle soreness.
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Maintained Mobility: Unlike traditional braces, KT Tape allows for a full range of motion.
How to Apply KT Tape:
For best results, make sure your skin is clean and dry before applying the KT Tape over the affected area, following the natural contours of the knee. See how to use the anchor-stretch-anchor method while applying KT Tape to your knee in this video:
Along with KT Tape, there are many ways to stay healthier on court, including choosing the right shoes, maintaining good form, and adding knee-specific exercises to your fitness routine.
KT Tape is part of the UTR Sports Power Perk program, offering a 25% discount on products to Power subscribers! Upgrade now.