Taping

Kinesiology tape is widely used by physical therapists and other medical professionals to help treat injuries and improve athletic performance.

What injuries can taping help with?

Your physical therapist will make an assessment if tape is right for your specific issue.  In general, tape can be used to treat (including, but not limited to) : 

bruising

inflammation

joint pain

low back / neck pain

patellofemoral syndrome

plantar fasciitis

postural issues

strains / sprains

tendonitis

Taping for a chronic hamstring strain.

How does it work?

Tape lifts skin away from the muscle and fascia beneath it to decompress the area.

How does it help with pain?

Tape interferes with signals that tell your brain it has pain.  For example : if you hit your thumb with a hammer, your immediate reaction is to rub your thumb.  This is to stimulate different nerves and interrupt the pain signal being sent to your brain. Taping works in a similar fashion. 

Taping for pain around the knee cap.

How does it help with swelling or bruising?

Because the tape lifts the skin away from the layers underneath, it allows inflammation by-products to be swept away more quickly.

An example of taping for bruising : before (left) and after (right).

How else does it help?

Tape can help decrease stress to an area.  For example : if you have tennis elbow, applying tape can help decrease the stress / forces to your tendon that is aggravated.

Are you certified?

Yes! Jessica is an Advanced FMT2 Certified Rock Doc Practitioner. Karen is an Advanced KT2 Kinesiotaping Practitioner. We took different courses to be able to learn different techniques and frequently show each other new ideas based on what we each learned at our courses.

How long will it stay on?

Tape can stay on at least 5 days.

Can I get it wet?

Absolutely.  We recommend not scrubbing the area when in the shower.  After getting out of the shower / pool it's best to pat dry with a towel. We also have an H2O tape that is stickier for those that are in the pool a lot!

Will I be allergic to the tape?

The tape we use is latex free and similar to a bandaid adhesive.  If you've had reactions to bandaids its best to probably avoid the tape.  After application if you notice itching or redness, please remove the tape immediately.  We also have a gentler version of our regular tape for those with sensitive skin.

What brand of tape do you use?

We use RockTape.  We have found it to be the best on the market in terms of effectiveness and lasting / staying power.  Plus, they have patterns and colors which make it way more fun!

You can find out more about RockTape at www.rocktape.com

Dynamic Physical Therapy is an outpatient orthopedic clinic serving the Coachella Valley and cities of Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, Cathedral City, Palm Springs, Indian Wells, La Quinta, Bermuda Dunes, and Indio.

(760) 501-6655  •  44651 Village Court Suite 120 Palm Desert, CA 92260

dynamicptpalmdesert@gmail.com

www.dynamicptpalmdesert.com

Our Clinic

A quick look into our clinic!

Dynamic Physical Therapy is an outpatient orthopedic clinic serving the Coachella Valley and cities of Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, Cathedral City, Palm Springs, Indian Wells, La Quinta, Bermuda Dunes, and Indio.

(760) 501-6655  •  44651 Village Court Suite 120 Palm Desert, CA 92260

dynamicptpalmdesert@gmail.com

www.dynamicptpalmdesert.com

Balance Training & Fall Prevention

Here's what a day of balance training at our clinic looks like!

Dynamic Physical Therapy is an outpatient orthopedic clinic serving the Coachella Valley and cities of Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, Cathedral City, Palm Springs, Indian Wells, La Quinta, Bermuda Dunes, and Indio.

(760) 501-6655  •  44651 Village Court Suite 120 Palm Desert, CA 92260

dynamicptpalmdesert@gmail.com

www.dynamicptpalmdesert.com

Balance Training / Fall Prevention

Did you know?

Each year, one out of three older people fall, but less than half tell their doctor.

A physical therapist can help with balance training and fall prevention.

Stats from cdc.gov

Dynamic Physical Therapy is an outpatient orthopedic clinic serving the Coachella Valley and cities of Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, Cathedral City, Palm Springs, Indian Wells, La Quinta, Bermuda Dunes, and Indio.

(760) 501-6655  •  44651 Village Court Suite 120 Palm Desert, CA 92260

dynamicptpalmdesert@gmail.com

www.dynamicptpalmdesert.com

Balance Training / Fall Prevention Program

Balance Training / Fall Prevention Program

-One out of three older people fall each year, but less than half tell their doctor. One out of five falls cause a serious injury such as broken bones or a head injury.

-Each year, 2.5 million older people are treated in emergency departments for fall injuries.

-Each year, over 700,000 patients are hospitalized because of a fall injury, most often because of a head injury or hip fracture.

-Each year, at least 250,000 older people are hospitalized for hip fractures. More than 95% of hip fractures are caused by falling, usually by falling sideways.

-Falls are the most common cause of traumatic brain injuries (TBI).

However, falls aren't something that just happen when you age, there are proven ways to reduce falls.

Risk factors that make you more likely to fall: weakness, difficulties with walking and balance, certain medications, surgery, deconditioning, vision problems, foot pain or poor footwear, home hazards, vestibular issues, flexibility, and difficulty with obstacles in the community.

Our balance and fall prevention program includes a full assessment that will allow your physical therapist to develop an individualized program that is specific to your needs. Your PT will work with you 1-on-1 to progress your abilities and achieve your goals.

Our Biodex Balance System allows us to numerically track your progress as well as train your most deficient areas of balance and stability.

Other components of your session will include: obstacle negotiation, gait training, strength, flexibility, and variable surface training.

Balance training isn't just for older adults. We also offer higher level sport performance strength and balance assessments.

Stats from cdc.gov

Dynamic Physical Therapy is an outpatient orthopedic clinic serving the Coachella Valley and cities of Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, Cathedral City, Palm Springs, Indian Wells, La Quinta, Bermuda Dunes, and Indio.

(760) 501-6655  •  44651 Village Court Suite 120 Palm Desert, CA 92260

dynamicptpalmdesert@gmail.com

www.dynamicptpalmdesert.com

Welcome to our blog!

Welcome to Dynamic Physical Therapy's blog!

In the future, we will be posting patient education / physical therapy materials.  Stay tuned!

Until then, here is our contact information:

Dynamic Physical Therapy
44651 Village Court
Suite 120
Palm Desert, CA 92260

Phone: 760-501-6655
Fax: 760-262-3773
Email: dynamicptpalmdesert@gmail.com

Website: www.dynamicptpalmdesert.com