Description
Runners know the spot. Two miles in, the back of the heel starts to burn where the shoe rubs, and by the end of the run there’s a raw patch. KT Health Non-Woven Barrier Tape is a thin layer you put on before that happens, so the tape takes the friction instead of your skin.
What’s in the box
Thirty pre-cut adhesive strips, shaped for the places people tape most, plus a Quick Start Guide. The tape is a thin, flexible, breathable synthetic non-woven fabric with rounded corners that resist fraying. It’s dermatologist tested, hypoallergenic and not made with natural rubber latex. KT Tape sells it in beige or black, in Regular and Wide cuts and as a Multipack. Each strip is for one use.
Where people use it
- Heels and toes that rub in running or hiking shoes
- Under straps or against equipment
- Places where skin rubs on skin during long training days, races or tournaments
Getting it to stick
Preparation makes most of the difference:
- Clean the skin with rubbing alcohol and trim any excess hair.
- Apply about an hour before activity.
- Rub the strip after applying to warm up and set the adhesive.
- To remove, peel slowly from a corner while holding the skin down. Dyed strips can leave a little color behind.
- Store between 68 and 77°F, somewhere dry and out of the sun.
Don’t use it if
The label says not to use it if you have poor circulation, fragile skin or diabetes, and never over an infected area or a blister you already have. Stop if your skin gets irritated. A sore that isn’t getting better, or one that looks red, hot or swollen, should be seen by a clinician.
Skin trouble getting in the way of your training? The free Pain Check-Up is a good start, and the skin, burns and wound groups are open for questions.
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