Who it helps
Short-term support during rehab, swelling after an injury or surgery, and athletes who want support without losing range of motion.
What happens
Your therapist stretches and places the elastic tape over the muscle or joint in a pattern chosen for your goal: support, swelling or movement cueing. It stays on for several days through showers and training; we show you how to remove it and when to reapply.
Conditions we use it for
Elbow, wrist & hand pain · Ankle & foot pain
Part of a plan
Every treatment here is one part of a plan that starts with an evaluation. Your clinician explains the expected benefit and the limits before anything is scheduled, and results vary from person to person.
Related treatments
Focused Shockwave Therapy · Manual Therapy & Medical Massage
Questions
Who is kinesiology taping for?
Short-term support during rehab, swelling after an injury or surgery, and athletes who want support without losing range of motion.
What happens during kinesiology taping?
Your therapist stretches and places the elastic tape over the muscle or joint in a pattern chosen for your goal: support, swelling or movement cueing. It stays on for several days through showers and training; we show you how to remove it and when to reapply.
Which conditions is kinesiology taping used for at Precision Care?
At Precision Care it is used, when the evaluation supports it, for elbow, wrist and hand pain, as well as ankle and foot pain.
Where can I get kinesiology taping in New York City?
At Precision Care offices in Brooklyn (2781 Shell Rd, Suite 101), Staten Island (1630 Richmond Rd, Suite 101) and Midtown Manhattan (150 E 55th St, Suite 401). Call the office to confirm which location offers it on the day you need.
Is it used on its own?
No. It is one part of a plan that starts with an evaluation. Your clinician explains the expected benefit and the limits, and results vary from person to person.
How do I find out if it is covered by my plan?
Call the office with your plan name before your visit and the front desk will check your benefits.
How do I make an appointment?
Request an appointment online at precisioncaremed.com/precisioncare/appointment-request/ or call the office: Brooklyn (718) 648-1234, Staten Island (718) 339-7100, Midtown Manhattan (212) 840-0135. An online request is not a confirmed booking until the office contacts you.
General education, not a diagnosis or individual treatment plan. Results vary from person to person. For a medical emergency, call 911.