Which animals is kinesio taping used for?
We use kinesio taping on horses and dogs. The methods were developed by veterinarians together with the inventors of the kinesio tape for humans.
Kinesio Taping
Kinesio taping is a method using elastic tapes for horses and dogs, applied above all for problems of muscles, tendons and ligaments. At Dr. Eichelberger's practice in Herrieden the tape is measured, cut and applied with a set tension.
What kinesio taping is
In human sports, kinesio taping has become part of everyday practice. Working with the inventors of the kinesio tape for humans, veterinarians have developed methods to use the tapes on horses and dogs as well.
When tapes are used
Taping is recommended above all for problems of muscles, tendons and ligaments. It is also used with a view to lymph flow and blood circulation.
Whether a tape is an option in your animal's case, we are happy to discuss at an appointment in the practice.
How it is applied
- The tape is measured on the animal and cut to size.
- It is then applied with a tension set for its purpose.
- Clipping the coat is usually not necessary: contact and direction of pull reach the skin areas and the nerves below them through the coat.
For which animals
We tape horses and dogs. Kinesio taping complements our other treatments, among them chiropractic and acupuncture.
Questions about this service
Does the coat have to be clipped for the tape?
Usually not. Contact and direction of pull reach the skin areas and the nerves below them through the coat.
How is the tape applied?
The tape is first measured and cut to size. It is then applied with a tension set for its purpose.
What is kinesio taping used for in animals?
It is recommended above all for problems of muscles, tendons and ligaments. It is also used with a view to lymph flow and blood circulation. Whether this is an option for your animal, we are happy to discuss at an appointment.
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