MUELLER Sports Medicine Kinesiology Tape Pre-Cut Strips

It works VERY well on my knees (patellar tracking issues). Greatly reduced pain and flexible enough to do the activities I love. I find it sticks well and lasts 3-4 days, even with showers and hard physical activity. The only thing that really reduces adhesion is bug spray. If it's not sticking well for you: prepare the skin by wiping thoroughly with alcohol. Then use a "Skin Prep" wipe to apply adhesive and protect the skin. Let dry a few seconds before applying the Mueller tape. Skin Prep is intended to create an adhesive bond with the application and protect the skin. When removing, start with a corner that's coming loose. Use a "Uni-Solve" pad to gradually soak the tape off, then if you are going to reapply the Mueller tape, clean thoroughly with alcohol, then use "Skin Prep" again. I learned this method of adhering when I had a medical port that required dressing changes. Both "Skin Prep" and "Uni-Solve" are available here on Amazon, and I also suggest getting large size alcohol wipes. In addition, I have also cut small squares of Mueller tape that I put on over edges that come loose as I'm biking, etc. It's worth all this trouble--and it's also worth the questions and stares I get from people about the tape on my knees. Life is short, I want to do things.

Here's my experience with kinesiology tape: while in the midst of rehabbing from a knee replacement, I thought I might try some support tape to help with the pain during and after physical therapy, and to assist with mobility and proper alignment. While at a chain off-price retailer, I spotted a box of KT tape that was marked at a significant discount to what I had noted it sold for where I normally shop. So I thought I'd give it a try, and it helped. When I needed a second box, however, I couldn't find it at the same store, but instead found a box of Mueller tape, so I bought it instead. I think the Mueller tape is considerably better, as others here have noted. For one thing, it stretches better and stays put better. The support is great; although I will note that I don't use the knee-taping technique in the Mueller instructions, I still use the KT- method, which I just find easier. I think the difference with the Mueller tape is you will notice a wavy-line pattern on the adhesive side of the tape, which I think makes it stay on better. It is very comfortable once on; I'm wearing it right now as I type this, and I don't even feel it. I don't leave it on more than one day; I'd rather remove it to shower and put on fresh tape the next day, so I don't wear it at night, although I suppose you could. I tried wearing it once when I went lap-swimming, but it started coming off after a few laps, so I can't recommend it for that. But otherwise, it's been very helpful for me. It can be a little tough to remove (like a stuck-on band-aid), and being female, I shave my legs. So I imagine guys would want to shave before using this anywhere they have much body hair. I should also note that Mueller is a more cost-effective product than the KT brand, in my experience.

This stuff is the best kinesio tape for the price.I use to buy KT tape ($20+ a roll) because it comes in fun colors and had a reputation for staying on for extended period of time, even during swimming.but that stuff doesn't even come close to this.- First off I can find this at any Walgreens when I run out, which is great if I need it right away.- Second, the adhesive unbelievable.I wipe down the parts to be taped with alcohol, apply the tape, and rub it in to make sure it adheres.The ends never fray or start rolling off like they do with KT tape.- Third, it stays put for a LONG time.I think the longest I've worn the tape is 10 consecutive days and it didn't budge once.I shower with the tape on, being careful about not getting soap on the tape, and it dries within minutes after I'm out.- Fourth, the price is ridiculous compared to the competitors.Its affordable and the roll lasts a decent amount of time because I don't have to keep re-applying it.Kinesio tape is amazing stuff if you know what you're doing (I learned how to apply it by watching a lot of youtube videos) and it can provide instant relief form pain.I highly recommend this.

While this may not be as highly rated as the big name kinesiology tapes with all those YouTube videos, it is well suited to my needs. I have an inherited connective tissue disorder (EDS), which gives me joints prone to dislocation because of their hypermobility, with premature onset osteoarthritis. I also have fragile skin that bruises and tears easily. Some of the other, more expensive tapes have taken off skin when removed, no matter how careful I am. This tape has never done that, nor damaged skin while being worn. As long as I use a washcloth moistened with alcohol after washing and drying the area to be taped, the tape stays on for days, even when wet. My only negative observation is that it does "relax" a bit after being applied, so I've learned to compensate by putting more stretch in the tape during application. The price is very reasonable and the quality high. It's a win/win for me, and I've ordered it consistently.

My physical therapist put this tape on me after a session to help a torn rotator cuff. The tape helps to stabilize the soft tissue all day long, a very helpful tool. I use it daily and find it makes a big difference. Easy to apply, although there is a trick to putting it on yourself, but once you get the hang of it, you can do it quickly. One hint, once it is on the skin do not reposition, the tape does not stick perfectly if you pull it off and put it back on, get it right the first time. Great product, great quality.