HULSEY KINESIO TAPING
At Hulsey Physical Therapy, we help patients in Commerce and Greenville, TX through kinesio taping and athletic taping techniques. Taping is a supportive treatment technique used to reduce pain, enhance movement, and provide joint or muscle support. Kinesio and athletic taping techniques are applied strategically by trained physical therapists to support injured tissues without restricting natural movement. Taping is often used alongside therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, and other modalities to improve comfort and promote healing.
Patients who receive Hulsey kinesio taping often experience improved body awareness, reduced discomfort, and increased support during daily activities, exercise, or sports. Whether recovering from injury, managing chronic pain, or returning to activity, kinesio and athletic taping can play an important role in enhancing outcomes and preventing re-injury.
What is Kinesio Taping and Athletic Taping?
Kinesio taping works by gently lifting the skin to help improve circulation, reduce swelling, and provide sensory feedback to muscles and joints. Athletic taping offers additional stability for joints and soft tissues during activity or recovery. When included as part of a comprehensive physical therapy plan, taping can help patients move with greater confidence, reduce strain on healing tissues, and support proper movement patterns throughout the day.
What Does Taping Help With?
Taping is usually used to help recover from overuse and other injuries. The general goals of athletic taping are to restrict the motion of an injured joint, compress soft tissues to reduce swelling, support anatomical structures involved in the injury, serve as a splint or secure a splint, secure dressing or bandages, protect the injured joint from re-injury, and protect the injured part while the injured part is in the healing process.
Kinesio and athletic taping are commonly used to support recovery and movement for a wide range of conditions, including:
- Muscle strains and overuse injuries
- Joint instability or mild joint pain
- Shoulder pain and rotator cuff conditions
- Knee pain and patellofemoral pain syndrome
- Ankle sprains and instability
- Plantar fasciitis
- Tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow
- Low back pain related to muscle support needs
- Postural dysfunction and muscle imbalances
- Sports-related injuries and return-to-play support
- Swelling or mild edema
- Post-surgical support during rehabilitation
Taping techniques are most effective when used in combination with therapeutic exercise and hands-on care to support proper movement and long-term recovery.
Hulsey Physical Therapy is proud to be part of the H2 Health network, a nationwide family of rehabilitation clinics committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. By being backed by H2 Health, Hulsey benefits from shared clinical expertise, advanced continuing education, and access to innovative treatment approaches that elevate the patient experience. This connection allows the team to combine the personalized attention of a local clinic with the strength, resources, and support of a larger organization, ensuring patients receive consistent, evidence-based care designed to help them recover stronger and maintain long-term wellness.
