Kine

Before taping gather ㆍ your Ares tape ㆍ a pair of Ares scissors specialized for taping methods In some instances, you will also need a partner to help you complete the taping process. GENERAL TAPING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Determine where fatigue or soreness is located. Because some areas are hard to reach, you may need a partner to help you with the taping. 2. Swab the area with a cleanser, such asalcohol, before applying Ares tape. Make sure the area is dry, clean and free of lotions and oils. It’s OK if the area isn’t 100% clean; the only thing that may happen is that your tape peels off a little early.

Mini-Guide
for Taping Methods

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3. Explore the muscle group with your fingers to determinewhich way the muscles run in the area. Fully elongate the muscle by bending the knee, elbow, hand or other body part to be taped. 4. Cut off an appropriate length of tape. Depending on the area you’re taping, you may need multiple pieces of tape. 5. Rip the tape about 2 inches from the end of the tape and remove the 2-inches section of the backing. 6. With the muscle elongated, anchor the 2inchesof exposed tape at the base of the area you are taping. Don’t stretch the tape while anchoring it. Rub the anchor point tape firmly with your hand. The heat from your hand will help activate the adhesive. 7. With the 2-inches anchor section firmly in place, carefully peel off the backing from the rest of the tape. Gently lay the tape on the area where you want to apply it, but do not yet rub itinto place.

8. With the muscle still elongated, give the tape a little stretch and firmly lay it on the area where you want to enhance performance, promote blood flow or alleviate pain. 9. Rub the tape firmly to ensure the heat from your hand has activated the adhesive. 10. That’s all there it to it!

TAPE SHAPES
Standard Shape

Y shape

CAUTION Never use Ares tape over an open wound oras a first aide bandage. If you sense any discomfort, allergic reaction, soreness, redness or skin irritation, discontinue use of Ares tape immediately. Some people are allergic to adhesives found in bandages and Ares tape uses a similar adhesive. The instructions we provide here and on our website are for illustrative purpose only. They are not meant to replace professional medical advice. If youare suffering from a medical problem you should immediately contact your physician. Muscular and skeletal problems are often indicative of serious health issues and you should seek treatment from your Doctor or Therapist

Achilles tendon Long Y-strio+1 shorter piece: better to have partner for taping 1. Stand with legs placed shoulder-width apart. 2. Anchor Y-strip of tape at heel. Run tape upthe sides of calf as pictured. 3. Apply second piece of tape horizontally on Achilles tendon.

Shins 1 piece 1. While seated on the floor, extend your leg in front of you and raise the knee so that the leg is bent at a 90 degree angle. 2. Anchor tape firmly on the bottom of foot, in the middle of the arch. 3. Stretch tape slightly and apply tape from the arch along the inner calf, over the shinand up to the mid-calf area. Rub tape firmly. 4. Repeat on the other side of the leg if needed.

Cyclists Calf 1. While standing on one foot, bend the other knee and place it on a chair. 2. Anchor the tape at the heel. 3. Stand upright and flex the calf with the tape. 4. Apply the tape way to just under the back of the knee.

Ankle 5 pieces of tape: do not stretch the tape in any of thesesteps 1. Sit on the floor with leg extended, foot relaxed. 2. Apply a short piece of tape horizontally below the ankle. 3. Anchor another piece of tape to the foot as indicated and run it over the ankle and up the leg to just below the side of the knee. 4. Apply the third piece of tape, anchoring at the bottom of the foot and running up the side of the leg to mid-calf. 5. Take two more short pieces...