So, when you start looking for solutions to injury prevention and recovery first and foremost you need to ensure you find the most dedicated, reliable and professional services. This is where YourPhysioPlan is head and shoulders above the rest…Why? you ask. Because we have a network of Physiotherapists across the UK who are providing expert and proactive treatments at an affordable cost. We believe that everyone should have access to affordable treatment plans to ensure they “Move Well, Live Well”, find out more at www.yourphysioplan.com. For this reason, when we work at the Virgin Sport events, we choose to work with experienced Physios and tape suppliers, we are super excited to be using SportTape at the Westminster 10K on 9th July.
Now you’re probably reading this and thinking why is the relevant!
Let me take you back to the title of this blog, Running Pains? We would like to extend our services to more than just post-race massage, we are offering for the first time K taping to all participants of this 10K Race, this will take place pre-race and will focus on ITB, Knee, and Achilles taping to help alleviate any aches and pains and ensure you have the perfect race. Sport Tape X have been awesome in supplying Union Jack Tape which will help unite all the runners.
What is Sport Tape?
Is the kinesiology tape of choice for those who want to get the best out of their bodies! Kinesiology tape is designed to facilitate the body’s natural healing process while providing support and stability to muscles and joints without restricting the body’s range of motion. England Netball, Team Raleigh GAC, England Touch, GB Ski & Snowboard are among the many users of Sport Tape!
What are the Benefits?
o Can help reduce pain & aid performance
o Provides dynamic support
o Assists prevention & protection from injury
o Allows active rehabilitation
How to Book and Cost?
We will be running pre-race taping from the North Terrace, from 7.15am until 9.30am just in time for your race.
You will have to book your slot in advance via email and choose one of the three options available to you, the options you are able to choose from are ITB, Knee or Achilles tendon. There is a small charge of £5 for this service, payable in advance.
To secure your spot please email Tom at team YourPhysioPlan on Tom.napier@yourphysioplan.co.uk or 0800 019 9904 the £5 booking fee can be taken over the phone.
Taping Options Available
Runners Knee
ITB
1x long I strip
2 x Short I strips
Anchor base at lateral joint line, with 0% stretch on anchor, apply 50% stretch along ITB and anchor at 0% at greater trochanter.
Apply 1 short strip over ITB horizontally above knee joint, and one over mid thigh. To anchor ensure 0% stretch at each end and 50% over muscle belly.
Achilles
What the professionals say
“SPORTTAPE have helped me out massively over the last couple of months by supporting me and donating tape to help preparation for my major competitions and for the training in the build-up. I use SPORTTAPE to help me recover from competitions and hard training sessions, to prevent me from getting an injury, and I can honestly say it 100% works. I’ll keep on using for the rest of my life”
“A big thank you to SPORTTAPE for supplying us with the best kinesiology tape around to keep the Team Raleigh GAC boys in top condition. Pro Cycling is a tough sport and SPORTTAPE Flex gives our riders the confidence that they can push their bodies when required. The best situation for the team is to have 100% good health, and to never need to apply the tape, but the reality is that SPORTTAPE is an essential product in our team carers arsenal; and even better that is comes in Team Raleigh GAC colours”