KT Tape: Kinesiology Tape

I often wish I could just tape up my entire body in KT Tape.  For now, I'm utilizing it in an effort to win the war against PF (Plantar Faciitis).  I also use it on my quads sometimes.  And I'm sure before long, I'll find other places that my body needs some KT love.  Here's a few pics of my foot taped up as I prepare for one of my training runs.    

 If you're asking:  What is this KT Tape and why are you taping yourself up?  Here's the quick version courtesy of kttape.com

"Here is how it works, KT Tape is applied along muscles, ligaments, and tendons (soft tissue) to provide a lightweight, strong, external support that helps to prevent injury and speed recovery. KT Tape works differently for different injuries. KT Tape can lift and support the knee cap, holding it in place for Runner’s Knee. KT Tape can support sagging muscles along the arch of the foot, relieving the connective tissues for Plantar’s Fasciitis. And KT Tape can lift the stress off of shin splints to allow pain release and give the body a better opportunity to recover. Depending on how it is applied, KT Tape supports, enables, or restricts soft tissue and its movement. By stretching and recoiling like a rubber band, KT Tape augments tissue function and distributes loads away from inflamed or damaged muscles and tendons, thereby protecting tissues from further injury.

By applying KT Tape over affected tissue, athletes experience an external support which helps to prevent further injury and allows the body’s damaged tissue to rest and heal naturally despite continued activity. KT Tape also reduces inflammation and increases circulation which prevents muscle cramping and lactic acid buildup".