Applying kinesiology tape (KT) to the front and back of the shoulder may help improve shoulder pain and help heal shoulder injuries. KT consists of flexible material that can move with a person’s body ...

Patients often ask me about the purpose of the colorful tape worn by many athletes on their shoulders, elbows, knees and other areas during competition. Called kinesiology tape, it has become ...

During last summer’s London 2012 Olympics, athletes were all taped up so I wrote this post to explain what they had stuck to all their body parts. It continues to be the most popular blog piece I’ve ...

Ellie, 18, is a dedicated disabled swimmer who competes at every opportunity. She suffers from joint hypermobility syndrome, which means that her joints can dislocate easily. After her latest shoulder ...