Since
the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, the rise of kinesiology tape used by athletes has dramatically
increased. With the increase in
popularity there are now multiple brands of kinesiology tape to choose from,
but which one works the best? As an athletic
trainer, I have used both KT tape and Rock Tape on my athletes. With this
experience, I have developed an educated opinion about both tapes. The pros and
cons of the two brands include:
KT Tape
Pros:
--- Inexpensive, a box of tape with 20
pre-cut strips can be purchased for under $10.00. A box will usually last one
person about a week and a half.
--- Available for purchase at local
drugstores and athletic stores, example: Walmart, Walgreens, Academy.
--- Athletes have the option to purchase KT
tape or KT tape Pro. Proponents of KT tape claim that it will stay on for 1-3
days, while advocates of KT tape Pro tout that the “Pro” will stay on for 7
days.
--- Tape comes pre-cut.
--- Available in a wide variety of colors to match
school colors.
Cons:
--- Does not stay on athletes for more than
a day, especially athletes that sweat profusely.
Rock Tape
Pros:
--- Can stay on an athlete for up to 4-5
days, even ones that are heavy sweaters.
--- Can customize length of the tape and
splits.
--- Have a variety of colors and patterns to
choose from.
Cons:
--- More expensive than KT tape, 1 box of
tape (16.4 ft.) runs for $18.00.
--- Many stores do not carry Rock Tape;
athletes will have to buy it directly at www.rocktape.com
or www.amazon.com .
When comparing the two brands I prefer using Rock Tape because I can customize the length and cut of the tape and it also stays on the athlete longer than KT Tape. Whatever brand you choose, Kinesiology tape is very user-friendly --- it can be used by athletic trainers, marathon runners, and weekend warriors.
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let me know which brand YOU prefer!
I have seen the use of athletes using tape increase. In the Olympics I did see athletes using KT tape more than I ever have before. I saw what looked like to be this new thing where the athletes would have long pieces of tape on their bodies which I thought was very interesting. I was use to only seeing athletes with tape on their ankles or an area that needed it. I would prefer KT tape over Rock tape because it’s cheaper and it can last long enough for the purpose I need it for. The tape is already cut up for me so it’s basically ready for me to go ahead and use it.
ReplyDeleteAthletic tape is an athlete’s best friend, whether it be for an injury or to prevent one. When it comes to supporting an injury as a former athlete I can say from experience the tighter the tape is the better. This means the more adhesive to skin the tape is the better the athletes feels and some tapes do this better than others as stated in Sherissa’s blog. I feel as though I would have to agree with Sherissa and say that Rock Tape is far more superior than KT Tape. Yes, it may be more expensive than KT tape but you will get more bang for your buck when using rock tape because it stays on the skin up to 4 days at a time.
ReplyDeleteAs of right now, i find KT tape works fine for my athletes that do not sweat a lot…I'm getting ready to purchase Rock Tape for Lacrosse season. We will see how it holds up..
ReplyDeleteThanks for this informative share..
ReplyDeleteI myself prefer KT Tape. I have been quite impressed with how these "simple" looking tapes can take pain away so quickly and effectively. I have 4 very bad discs and this tape really helped me out from getting relive from this pain.
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