Support your body's natural recovery process with Chatt-Tape, a premium hypoallergenic adhesive tape designed for therapeutic relief and muscle support. Crafted from high-quality cotton, this non-medicated tape acts as a second skin, providing stability to muscles and joints without limiting your range of motion. Unlike traditional rigid taping methods, Chatt-Tape moves with you, ensuring you can continue your daily activities or athletic training while addressing underlying musculoskeletal issues.

The tape functions by creating microscopic convolutions in the skin—lifting the epidermis slightly away from the muscle. This lifting action decompresses the space between the skin and muscle, promoting the evacuation of lymphatic fluid and enhancing blood circulation in the targeted area. By influencing muscle recruitment and contraction, Chatt-Tape helps reduce internal discomfort and facilitates a natural cure for various physical ailments.

Key Benefits and Features

Breathable Cotton Construction: The high-quality cotton fabric features advanced ventilation that allows the skin to breathe freely. This prevents moisture build-up and significantly reduces the risk of skin rashes or irritation, even during extended wear.
Reliable Muscle Support: Reinforces tired or strained muscles, preventing over-contraction and fatigue without limiting your natural range of motion.
Musculoskeletal Pain Relief: Alleviates acute and chronic pain by reducing pressure on subcutaneous nociceptors, allowing for immediate comfort and prolonged endurance.
Fluid Decongestion: Promotes the efficient flow of body fluids and lymphatic drainage, effectively reducing swelling and inflammation in injured tissues.
Joint Correction & Proprioception: Assists in correcting joint misalignment and significantly improves proprioception (body awareness), helping you maintain better posture and prevent future injuries.
Skin Structure Improvement: Enhances blood flow to the dermal layers, aiding in the improvement of skin structure and overall tissue health. This can also help reduce the appearance of scars and cellulite.
Stress Relief: Deep tissue massage releases tension in muscles and promotes relaxation, reducing stress levels and improving overall mental well-being.
Improved Athletic Performance: By addressing muscle imbalances and promoting better movement patterns, deep tissue massage can enhance athletic performance and prevent injuries.
Pain Management: Deep tissue massage can provide relief from chronic pain conditions such as fibromyalgia, arthritis, and sciatica.
Post-Surgery Recovery: As part of a comprehensive rehabilitation plan, deep tissue massage can aid in post-surgery recovery by increasing blood flow to the affected area and promoting healing.

References

Anandkumar S et al. Efficacy of Kinesio taping on isokinetic quadriceps torque in knee osteoarthritis: a double-blinded randomized controlled study. Physiother Theory Pract. 2014 Aug;30(6):375-83.
Lim EC et al. Kinesio taping in musculoskeletal pain and disability that lasts for more than 4 weeks: is it time to peel off the tape and throw it out with the sweat? A systematic review with meta-analysis focused on pain and also methods of tape application. Br J Sports Med. 2015 Jan 16. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2014-094151. [Epub ahead of print]
Homayouni K et al. COMPARISON BETWEEN KINESIO TAPING AND PHYSIOTHERAPY IN THE TREATMENT OF de QUERVAIN'S DISEASE. J. Musculoskelet. Res. 2013;16(4). DOI: 10.1142/S021895771350019X
Cho HY et al. Kinesio taping improves pain, range of motion, and proprioception in older patients with knee osteoarthritis: a randomized controlled trial. Am J Phys Med Rehabil. 2015 Mar;94(3):192-200.
Burfeind SM et al. Randomized Control Trial Investigating the Effects of Kinesiology Tape on Shoulder Proprioception. J Sport Rehabil. 2015 Jul 13. [Epub ahead of print].
Hosp S et al. A pilot study of the effect of Kinesiology tape on knee proprioception after physical activity in healthy women. J Sci Med Sport. 2015 Nov;18(6):709-13.

Indications for Use

Chatt-Tape is suitable for application on various parts of the body to assist with:

Reducing musculoskeletal pain and inflammation.
Enhancing blood circulation and lymphatic drainage in contracting muscles.
Correcting muscle function and altering recruitment patterns.
Relieving internal discomfort through improved circulatory flow.

Contraindications

Chatt-Tape should not be applied to individuals with the following conditions:

Open wounds or skin infections.
Active deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or pulmonary embolism (PE).
Allergic reactions to tape adhesives or latex.
Sensory impairments or decreased sensation in the application area.

Technical Specs

Tape width: 5cm
Quantity: 1 box with 12 rolls

Key Benefits and Features

References

Indications for Use

Contraindications

Technical Specs

Documents

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