Active Release Techniques and Knesio Taping - their Benefits

Two of the most commonly used techniques by chiropractors to address several physical ailments are Active Release Techniques and Kinesio Taping. These approaches have been proven effective and that is the reason why there are a lot of people who prefer such techniques over the conventional methods . But what really are the benefits of these two? Let us tackle them one by one.
Active Release Technique - considered to be non-evasive, very safe, and has no side effect; it is a soft tissue system /technique that addresses problems in muscles, tendons, ligaments, fascia, and nerves. Here are some of the benefits it brings:

• Increase flexibility - a patient who undergoes ART will have muscles that are more flexible, easy to stretch
• Less injury - because of an increased muscle quantity and quality, it becomes more flexible and, naturally, helps prevent injuries from physical activities.
• Can cure various soft tissue conditions - tennis and golfers elbow, back and shoulder pain, whiplash, plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis, shin splints; can also be effective where adhesions have affected nerves such as in carpal tunnel syndrome.
• Increased muscle quantity - this helps a patient gets higher quality muscles, which is necessary to perform better and endure longer with less pain.

Kinesio Taping Technique - this is applied over muscles to lessen pain and inflammation, and to relax overused muscles; it is a product designed to mimic human skin, which helps push injured muscles into their proper positions for movement; a popular item used by athletes worldwide. It can be used in the following conditions:

• Ankle sprains - usually happen when you make rapid shifting movements
• plantar fasciitis - an inflammation of the thick tissue found on the bottom of the foot
• Shoulder injuries - which is common in sports
• Whiplash - usually acquired in auto accident as well as in sports
• Tennis elbow - its medical term is lateral epicondylitis; causes recurring pain on the outside of the upper forearm, below the bend elbow.
• Patella tracking problems - also known as kneecap injury problem
• Pre and post surgical edema
• Carpal tunnel syndrome - a medical condition that causes paresthesia, pain, numbness, and other symptoms (associated with wrist pain)
• Lower back and neck pain
• Knee conditions

The above two techniques have been proven very effective for various physical ailments, such as those injuries acquired from sports/game accident.
Note: Kinesiotape can be applied to skin immediately after swelling has occurred; icing should be done over the tape you sticked.

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