tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3885471963370929775.post3376577371440933758..comments2023-06-27T07:25:09.297-04:00Comments on The Runner's Cool Down Mile (R2R): Rock Tape vs. Kinesio Tape Field TestCool Down Runnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13826301593012369401noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3885471963370929775.post-31306596952501912992011-02-14T16:44:38.129-05:002011-02-14T16:44:38.129-05:00Just to clarify, the pre-segmented tape Aryk is ta...Just to clarify, the pre-segmented tape Aryk is talking about (called KT Tape) is not the same brand as Kinesio Tex Tape. It is a completely unrelated product. This sounds like what DrKevin is talking about as well. The real Kinesio Tex Gold may not be as "heavy duty" as RockTape but it stays on quite well nevertheless.dorothynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3885471963370929775.post-78664156103140694862010-11-08T09:49:59.431-05:002010-11-08T09:49:59.431-05:00drkevin, thanks for the info. The best thing about...drkevin, thanks for the info. The best thing about the internet is the sharing of information. <br /><br />In reading your comment, I realized something. I only used the tape when I had a injury that I thought it would help. <br /><br />What I didn't do was use it strictly for a performance gain. <br /><br />Thanks for the suggestion. I am going to take a 2nd look at it from this perspective.Cool Down Runnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13826301593012369401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3885471963370929775.post-6913931642375885302010-11-07T20:36:53.157-05:002010-11-07T20:36:53.157-05:00Hey Cool Down, I was very interested in reading yo...Hey Cool Down, I was very interested in reading your thoughts. I'm a sports chiropractor in Toronto and I've been certified in kinseiotaping for the last 5 years. I thought you'd like to know that the kinesio tape made in the states went through a change in its manufacturing when they released kinesio gold. All of my colleagues found that the tape didnt stick as well and i ended up throwing away the rolls i had. Patients would find the tape coming off in one or two days. The company may have corrected the problem, but in the mean time we found that the "kinseiology tape" brand to work quite well. I buy huge rolls of tape of 103' for around $80-100 dollers so that might make the cost come down over the long run. <br />Recently I've been using the rock tape both for injuries as well as performance taping and i find it to be great. It comes in different widths, which can be useful and the adhesive is great. Also, the tape has more elasticity which can be good too. <br />I would recommend looking into larger rols of the rock tape to see if you can lower the price to save some money. Im not sure if they make it like that, but i wouldnt be surprised. <br />Hope this helps!drkevinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3885471963370929775.post-71312694185068094462010-06-11T14:43:09.010-04:002010-06-11T14:43:09.010-04:00I am always interested in what other people learn ...I am always interested in what other people learn during their trials. <br /><br />Let me know how your test go?Cool Down Runnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13826301593012369401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3885471963370929775.post-35886635181620378742010-06-11T13:56:43.918-04:002010-06-11T13:56:43.918-04:00I am a rugby player and cyclist and LOVE kinesio t...I am a rugby player and cyclist and LOVE kinesio tape... but I have the same problem with it rubbing off all the time. I apply it correctly, shaved leg, washed with alcohol, dry, etc. The regular KT Tex tape (presegmented) isn't any good, but if you get Kinesio Gold, it is better. But it still rolls off. And it isn't nearly as waterproof as suggested.<br /><br />I am going to try RockTape based off this blog post. Thanks! I hope it holds up as well as it did for you.Aryk...https://www.blogger.com/profile/07298155173774493348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3885471963370929775.post-39131392333650334332010-06-07T06:39:07.539-04:002010-06-07T06:39:07.539-04:00abw, thanks for your comments. Any information tha...abw, thanks for your comments. Any information that helps us keep enjoying our choosen activity is always welcome. <br /><br />My post was based on my personal experience and my willing to learn about taping my self.Cool Downhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13169023018643125374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3885471963370929775.post-86113952747661925452010-06-06T22:18:47.940-04:002010-06-06T22:18:47.940-04:00I would suggest you visit kinesiotaping.com if you...I would suggest you visit kinesiotaping.com if you would like more information on the product and its proper application. The advantages of Kinesio Tex Tape over all other elastic tapes have little to do with price. If you know the theory behind it, and anatomy, and biomechanics, you can apply the tape in many different ways, with various degrees of stretch, to accomplish improvement in circulation, muscle facilitation or inhibition, fascial matrix homeostasis, tendon and ligament support, changes in joint biomechanics and scar reduction. If you don't know the human body and how it works, or how and why the tape works, your application will not be successful. Because Kinesio Tex Tape is very forgiving in that you will get some results despite sloppy or inappropriate application, you felt a little better when you applied it. But had you applied it correctly, it would not have rolled off your leg in bed, nor would it have rolled off during your marathon. Olympic athletes use the tape sucessfully, so there is no reason why you shouldn't. The reason they are successful is because it is applied by people who have been trained in its application.abwnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3885471963370929775.post-6297793328304296072010-03-30T14:13:56.566-04:002010-03-30T14:13:56.566-04:00Any idea if i can get a free sample to try out on ...Any idea if i can get a free sample to try out on my pulled groin? Email me at amartin0121@gmail.comAlexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08212991079063094003noreply@blogger.com