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  • Posted on: May 12, 2008 07:04 pm
Boo46 wrote:

I have 3 brand new 2 inch rolls and part of another one. I no longer need itLaughing, and would love to send it to someone who does.

Sue

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gracejon
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May 12, 2008 10:29 pm gracejon wrote:

I will PM you.  think I could use it when I see new therapist.  We talked about using it when we spoke on the phone.
LindaLou53
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May 13, 2008 07:02 pm LindaLou53 wrote:

Just a comment about the Kinesio tape for LE use. Around the first of this year there was a manufacturing change in Kinesio Tape in which they changed the patterning and type of adhesive used on the back side of the tape. Apparently this was a result of patent negotiations and in the interim the manufacturer had to use a different adhesive process. So the new KT unfortunately was found to have two problems. It was not as effective in moving lymph fluid because it lacked the original "wave" pattern on the adhesive side. Even worse, when following the standard application process of using a slight stretch when applying the tape, patients were reporting skin tears, blisters and general skin irritation due to the new adhesive.

The good news is that the patent issues got resolved and the original wave pattern adhesive is again being produced. You have to look carefully for the product name however. The "new" original Kinesio Tape which is best suited for LE now goes under the name of KINESIO GOLD. They are also still making the interim version with the stronger adhesive and less effective pattern for LE... it is now called KINESIO PLATINUM.

So this is just a heads up if you use KT as much as I do to help control your LE, make sure that you order the Kinesio GOLD to get the original design.

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unlimited
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May 13, 2008 10:50 pm unlimited wrote:

LindaLou --

Thanks for educating and informing us regarding the standard KT now being labeled and sold as  Kinesio GOLD - and the diff btwn the two  GOLD  and Kinesio Platinum....

Last yr was my start of exp LE and treating it with diff methods etc - and using the tape..... I haven't used the tape during the winter months - but I'm sure once the Wisconsin waether heats up and humidity kicks in  -- ordering this tape will be necessary I think.

Thanks again=)


Dx 11/20/2006, IDC, 1cm, Stage IIa, Grade 1, 1/21 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2-
Binney4
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May 14, 2008 11:38 am Binney4 wrote:

Goodness, LindaLou! Thanks for the warning. That's a really serious issue, and who knew?!
Boo46
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May 15, 2008 07:18 am Boo46 wrote:

I've had this tape for almost a year so it should be the original type. The label is Kinesio Tex. No mention of gold or platinum.

Sue

life is full of angels

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