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Kinesio taping is a common method used by physical and occupational therapists for a variety of injuries. It’s commonly used on athletes because it promotes healing without restricting their range of motion, still allowing them to play. Kinesio tape offers stability and support to the muscles and joints affected or prone to injury without the need for a bulky splint or brace. Kinesio tape was designed by a doctor in the mid-1970’s who struggled to treat his patients with traditional sports tape. He set out to design a tape with a human skin like consistency that moved with the body, and he did exactly that!

Many doctors presumed that once a joint was in a certain shape, it couldn’t be changed, but this doctor had a different thought. That’s when he realized that many of the joint pain complaints seen by physicians were targeted on the surrounding muscle, not the joint itself. Once he realized this, he began testing different sports tapes on the muscle to see if it improved the pain. The problem was in the stiffness of the sports tape. The tape was all designed to hold the joint in place so by placing it on the muscle is restricted mobility, creating the opposite effect of what he desired.

When an injury occurs, the surrounding muscle begins to lose elasticity. Kinesio tape is designed to have the stretch of human muscle so it can restore what the body has lost. This is especially helpful in overuse injuries in active patients. Kinesio tape is not only designed to mimic human muscle elasticity, but also to lift the skin as it works gently. The revolutionary science behind the design of Kinesio tape is truly one of a kind. It works to promote healing without limiting the use of the area, unlike any other sports tape, splint, or brace.

Dr. Kase is still closely involved with the manufacturing and distribution of Kinesio tape to search for any room for improvement in the design. Kinesio tape is one of the many therapies that our physical and occupational therapists utilize to treat the complaints of a patient without restricting their range of motion. Paired with the right exercises and stretches, Kinesio tape is the key for many patient’s treatment plans to keep them playing their sport and out of the operating room! Your physical or occupational therapist will teach you how and where to place the Kinesio tape to see the best results.

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OrthoNOW Doral Rehab

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OrthoNOW Doral Rehab
4.6
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Barbara solis
Barbara solis
20:49 01 Jul 22
The best Therapy center in Miami! The staff is amazing and are extremely nice. The customer service is 10/10. Arley the... PTA is the great and his attention to the patients is like no other. Laura the front desk is so kind and is very attentive to the patients. No matter what you need she will help with any request. All the other staff including the other therapist are incredible. I 100% recommend this office. Do not waste your time finding another office!read more
Amazon World Trading
Amazon World Trading
23:30 12 May 22
This has been one of the worst experience I ever had with any service provider of any kind. People at this office hate... their job, starting with the main therapist that works in the morning. In several occasions I heard him cursing the fact he had to be there working in the morning. Then he would punish his patients by letting them sitting around waiting while he watched videos on his computer. I am returning from a new therapy office I had to go to complete my therapy and I just realized how poor of a service I was receiving at ortho now Doral. Do yourself a favor by spending a bit more time on research before choosing this place.read more
Luis Villaboy
Luis Villaboy
23:39 29 Sep 21
im very happy with orthonow rehab team on especially with Amanda assistant therapist ,she has very good treatment... towards her patientsthank you very much for your help.read more
Oli G
Oli G
13:52 29 Sep 21
Great overall experience. I had a full labrum reconstruction done by Dr. Badia (Amazing work).The staff at the rehab... center were amazing as well. Very professional and extremely competent in their craft. Ive recommended them to my family and friends. I am thankful to them that I have full range and great strength in my shoulder once again!read more
Gabi Garcia
Gabi Garcia
13:17 29 Sep 21
I got injured and was referred to OrthoNOW for therapy. Everyone from the front desk to the therapists were extremely... professional, kind, and made me feel like I was a part of the family. I would definitely recommend!read more
Marquell Baughns
Marquell Baughns
15:20 17 Sep 21
After two hand surgeries, OrthoNow is a Godsend. I had very limited movement in 2 fingers on my right hand. The “Double... A’s” (Angela and Amanda) have really been a light in this process. The care and concern that I’ve received has been great. It feels like a family. From the first appointment, Kristen has welcomed not only me but every patient that walks into the office by name. It means a lot that they show they care and you’re not just another person. Laura is the best and if you’re nice and tell her you know me, you just may end up with some of the best coffee on this side of the Palmetto! OrthoNow has really helped me on my road to recovery and restoring movement and flexibility to my hand. I’m happy to be family member now.read more
Leo Zabala
Leo Zabala
02:01 08 Sep 21
Great service and amazing staff! If you need Physical Therapy look no further. You won’t be disappointed.
David Clodfelter
David Clodfelter
19:20 29 Sep 20
I am writing this review based on my last visit to the Orthonow office in Doral. I have visited this location numerous... times in the past, seeking medical attention and was always greeted with the upmost professionalism. This time the Physician Assistant on shift did not agree that I should be treated at all and directed me to contact another physician. At that moment I was in severe pain but understood that he had the right to refuse treatment. It would have been nice though if he had at least given me something for the pain. He did not agree with the treatment that I requested even though I received the same treatment at that location three times before. He instructed the person at the front desk to refund my copay and let me go.read more
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