The Flexibility of the Cohesive Bandage

THE FLEXIBILITY OF THE COHESIVE BANDAGE

The cohesive bandage is an extremely flexible product. It's uses go beyond it's widely know benefits as a sports strapping tape and whilst it is widely used abroad, the cohesive bandage is lesser known here in the UK. Other adhesive tapes such as Elastic Adhesive Bandages and Zinc Oxide are much more popular. Although the cohesive bandage is better known as a strapping for sports injuries, it is widely used in veterinary circles due to it's durability and flexibility.

Here at CMS Medical we offer a wide range of Cohesive Bandages of various sizes and colours to suit the needs of the many and not just the few. We have put together some very good reasons why you should move on from elastic adhesive bandages and zinc oxide tape and get on board with the Cohesive Bandage.

• It does not stick to the skin

That's right. Unlike other strapping tapes, the cohesive bandage does not stick directly to the skin, however it does stick to itself. This means the bandage is easier to apply and of course much easier and pain free to remove. The bandage coheres together rather than use any adhesive meaning taping and strapping can be performed much quicker.

• It tears by hand without the need for scissors

Most strapping tapes, whilst being adhesive also have to be cut with the use of scissors. Not the cohesive bandage. It can be torn along it's length and width and because there are no scissors involved it saves even more time during the application process.

• It stretches and then stretches some more

The cohesive bandage, along with being more efficient than other strapping tapes such as elastic adhesive bandages or zinc oxide tape is also incredibly stretchy. In fact the bandage can stretch up to twice it's length. This allows you the flexibility to fit the bandage to suit the situation.

• It is reusable

This is what can really set the cohesive bandage apart from it;s rivals. Because it does not use any adhesive in order to stick together, the bandage can be reused. For example, if you make a mistake when applying the bandage you simply peel it off and start again.

• There is no give, especially in movement

When using other strapping tapes such as the elastic adhesive bandage or zinc oxide tape there is often a large amount of give, especially when you are constantly moving around. Cohesive bandages on the other hand does not have this level of give and stays exactly where it should until it is removed. This is another added benefit of the cohesive effect versus an adhesive tape.

There you have it, the reasons why more and more people from sports, leisure, vets and pet owners and moving away from adhesive to cohesive.

YOU CAN BUY OUR COHESIVE BANDAGES HERE.

Shop With CMS Medical On The Move

CMS MEDICAL – 100% RESPONSIVE DESIGN

Here at CMS Medical we understand that life can be fast paced and many of our customers are constantly on the move. This is why we have designed our website to be as mobile as you are. The CMS Medical website uses a 100% responsive design throughout. This means it will adapt to the screen dynamics of whatever device you are using to view our website. 

For example, from the normal website layout which is seen on a desktop monitor, the design responds it’s size and shape when viewed on a mobile device such as an iPhone or Samsung. The pages will then respond again for use on an iPad or Tablet PC.

Many websites, including some from the world’s largest organisations use two different websites. One for desktops and laptops and another for mobile devices. We chose not to go down this route as it can sometimes lead to confusion from customers as they may be used to navigating the website from one device and find it difficult to navigate on another.

This is why we chose to use a responsive design. All elements are the same no matter what device you use to view the CMS Medical website. The only difference is our website responds directly to the device you are using.

We believe that the trend for shopping on mobile devices is only going to increase in the coming years and this is why we make our website accessible on all platforms so we can offer our services no matter how our customers wish to use them.

Kinesio Tape: What It Is and What It Does

KINESIO TAPE: HOW DOES IT WORK?

We are often asked what exactly Kinesio Tape is and what does it do? Kinesio Tape, also known as kinesiology tape, kinetic tape and others is mainly used for muscle support and can also aid pain relief.

Even if you do not know what the tape is, most sports fans will have seen it widely used over the last few years. Athletes from a range of sports are regularly seen with the bright coloured tapes anywhere from their thighs, shoulders and backs. The world of Football, Rugby, Tennis and Athletics seem to have adopted kinesio tape as their treatment of choice. Many use the tape as a preventative measure due to the way it works.

When a muscle is swollen, the area between the skin and the muscle becomes compressed, in turn this compression restricts the flow of lymphatic fluid resulting in pain and discomfort. Used widely in the sports and leisure industry, kinesio tape will lift the skin in order to ease pain and help against muscle inflammation.

In addition to this the lifting of the skin and muscles can enhance circulation and lymphatic drainage. There are correct application methods which need to be followed in order for the tape to successful including stretching the tape and muscles prior to the tape being applied due to the wrinkling effect that occurs when the skin is taped and in normal position. We provide a handy “How To” guide to help you with the application process.

As the body moves around, the kinesiology tape functions as a pump which continually stimulates lymphatic circulation. As this stimulation relieves localised pressure on the pain receptors, you will find muscle pain should be reduced.

There are many ways this tape can aid injuries whether sports related or not. These include:

• Relieving pain
• Supporting muscles in movement
• Removing lymphatic fluid congestion
• Correcting joint misalignment
• Assisting in positioning a muscle or joint into proper position for rehabilitation
• Assisting a weak muscle by placing it in a normal position
• Improving kinesthetic awareness of posture and alignment

Kinesiology, the science behind muscular and skeletal movement inspired Dr. Kenzo Kase, a Japanese chiropractor to develop what we now know as Kenisio Tape. Dr. Kase lists the following as the four major functions of the tape:

• Supporting the muscle — Proper taping improves the muscle’s ability to contract even when it’s weakened, reduces a feeling of pain and fatigue, and protects the muscle from cramping, over-extension and over-contraction.
• Removing congestion to the flow of body fluids— Kinesiology tape improves blood and lymphatic circulation and reduces inflammation and excess chemical buildup in the tissue.
• Activating the endogenous analgesic system — “Endogenous” refers to something that is self-originating, and calling something “analgesic” means that it can relieve pain in a conscious person. So, this requirement means that the tape must facilitate the body’s own healing mechanisms, a central focus in chiropractic medicine.
• Correcting joint problems — The goal is improving range of motion and adjusting misalignments that result from tightened muscles.

To ensure a full range of motion for the wearer, Kinesio Tape is very thin and made with a porous cotton fabric. The fabric lets the skin breathe and has an elasticity comparable to that of the skin and muscles. The sticky side of the tape uses a water-repellent, medical-grade acrylic adhesive that further supports the muscles and connective tissues. In addition, the tape can stay put for three to four days even through sweating and showering.

You can view our Kinesio Tape here.

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