RockTape 4" Equine Kinesiology Tape for Horses, Horse Shoe

Rocktape Equine is a sports tape also known as kinesiology tape. Unlike traditional rigid tape which utilizes compression and immobilization in treatment, Rocktape Equine activates the nervous and circulatory systems to initiate healing. 1. Injured muscles - Rocktape Equine is applied along the length of the injured muscle and as the elastic tape recoils it lifts the skin from the tissue below. This has an effect of: Reducing the sensation of pain, promoting circulation assisting in the reduction of any swelling or bruising and enhancing the blood flow to the injured muscle. 2. Biomechanical dysfunction - Rocktape Equine provides support or stability without restricting the range of motion. 3. Postural dysfunction - Rocktape Equine improves the proprioceptive feedback to the area which assists in the retraining of the muscles that maintain the correct posture. 4. Improve endurance as the increased circulation can assist to improve the supply of oxygen to muscles and the removal of the lactic acid. 5. Improve recovery time after intense training sessions or competition, the increased circulation assists in the removal of waste products such as lactic acid. 6. spine/pelvis dysfunction, nerve paralysis, neuralgia and neurologic disorders, gait abnormalities, rehabilitation, management and/or prevention of movement dysfunctions, prolong the effects of myofascial release Rocktape Equine is hypoallergenic - zinc oxide and latex free, so it doesn't generally cause skin reactions. Safety: It is important to note that some horses may behaviorally react to the RockTape, just as they would a nuisance fly on their skin. Always position yourself in a safe place in relation to the horse when applying RockTape Equine. It is advisable to lunge the horse after the tape has been applied.