More and more pickleball tournaments are emerging every day across the country, requiring players to stay physically fit to perform at their best. Tournaments, such as those hosted by UTR Sports, provide players with multiple matches per day, often back-to-back, putting them at risk for common injuries, including ankle sprains.
If you’re looking for pain relief solutions that don't compromise mobility, KT Tape offers smart solutions. As the Kinesiology Tape Partner of UTR Sports, KT Tape has you covered on pain and discomfort — scroll down for ankle treatment, see knee pain solutions here, and shoulder taping here.
UTR Sports is hosting tournaments year-round, including USA Pickleball Golden Ticket opportunities, such as the recently completed St. George Open and the upcoming California Pickleball Championships (on June 25–29 in Campbell, Calif.). View the full schedule and registration information here.
What is KT Tape and How Can It Help You?
KT Tape, a thin, elastic, and water-resistant tape, is applied directly on the skin to provide pain relief, temporarily increase local blood flow, and reduce muscle soreness.
Engineered as a non-invasive method to stabilize joints while preserving flexibility, KT Tape gently lifts the skin, promoting increased local blood flow,to reduce pain and muscle soreness (if worn during and after exercise). It’s especially helpful for wearing on your ankle to avoid dealing with a bulky brace.
How to Apply KT Tape to Your Ankle
Proper application is key. The Ankle Stability taping tutorial offers step-by-step guidance on applying supportive tape to your ankles, providing an extra layer of confidence against potential injuries and pain relief so you’re playing more comfortably sooner.
For anyone competing in tournaments, staying healthy is critical—not only to win but also to improve your UTR-P Rating. The UTR-P system, developed by UTR Sports, measures skill on a dynamic scale from 1 to 10.0, helping players track progress, compare performance, and enter the right divisions and tournaments for the best experience. Best of all, it’s FREE, so register for a UTR Sports profile today to get started on your rating journey.
While KT Tape can’t improve your UTR-P Rating, it can help you stay on the court longer for more games and more fun.