This week, hundreds of pickleball players from all over the nation have gathered to compete in the UTR Sports: Macon Open, a USA Pickleball Golden Ticket Tournament. Tournament play means multiple highly competitive matches in one day, and all of that repetition can put stress on your muscles, causing pain and discomfort.
KT Tape, the No. 1 trusted brand of kinesiology therapeutic tape, can help with recovery, so you spend more time on the court. 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 must be worn during and after exercise for up to 48 hours).
KT Tape offers tapes for everyday wear to extreme exercise with products like Gentle (designed for sensitive skin), Pro Wide (for large areas), Pro Ice (with cooling menthol), and more. As the official kinesiology tape partner of UTR Sports, players can try samples of KT Tape at USA Pickleball Golden Ticket Tournaments hosted by UTR Sports. See the schedule here.
Whether you’re chasing golden tickets or just looking to have fun on the court, there are many ways to manage muscle strains, like warming up, stretching, and playing with the right equipment. Using KT Tape for added support and stability, especially if you’re already dealing with discomfort, can also help.
The shoulder is one of the most impacted areas in pickleball because of the repetitive swings and snaps. It’s not just about what KT Tape product you choose but also how you apply it. Proper KT Tape application methods offer maximum effectiveness — here’s a taping technique for shoulder support:
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Regardless of your rating level, dealing with injuries and pain can quickly become an unwanted part of your game. KT Tape offers solutions for recovery to minimize muscle discomfort, and by adding proactive pain reduction strategies into your routine, you can elevate your on-court experience.
KT Tape is also part of the UTR Sports Power Perk program, offering a 25% discount on products to Power subscribers! Upgrade now.
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