Newest must have: KT Tape

I feel like I have to get real with myself: I'm most likely going to be dealing with tendonitis for the rest of my dance career. Fortunately, I am always discovering new ways to care for my legs so that I can keep pushing through and getting back to the stage. My newest obsession: KT Tape!

I had no clue KT Tape existed until about a year and a half ago when I sprained my ankle and a fellow dancer suggested I use KT Tape during the recovery. I gave it a try, and wow! It gives support like a brace, but doesn't restrict movement the way most braces do. It can also possibly aid in healing by helping to circulate the lymphatic fluid.

I got the beige-ish color and it can be fairly easy to conceal under tights for a performance (depending on costume, and where the tape is). I had a show on the 11th and wore tape during my variation to help me get through. I am now wearing the "Extreme" version with extra strength adhesive so that I can wear it all week long and it won't fall off while I recover from overworking my achilles.

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It has been a week since the show. I've been taking it very easy to give my tendons time to recover after pushing through a show. It has begun to feel a little better. I am still icing it regularly, wearing my KT Tape, and taking Ibuprofen after dancing or working out. Hoping it stops hurting soon. I love to jump, but have had to make myself sit out of those portions of company class in order to "save" my legs.

I will do some more check ins periodically on how my achilles are doing.

Please let me know if you have any suggestions on treating tendonitis!

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