K-Active

K-Active® Kinesiology Tape is the premium tape for therapy, sports, and rehabilitation—recommended by the German Athletics Federation (DOSB) and successfully used in elite sports for years. K-Active Tape supports muscles and joints, promotes circulation, and relieves pain without restricting mobility. When purchasing kinesiology tape, K-Active offers proven quality, skin compatibility, and maximum performance.

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K-Active Physiotape

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K‑Active® – Your partner for premium kinesiology tapes

K‑Active Europe GmbH hasKinesio Germanyand has been the exclusive partner of the Japanese medical device manufacturer Nitto Denko in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and parts of South America since 2007. K-Active currently supplies around 50 countries, supports six top German federations, and has been equipping the German Olympic team with tape products since 2006. The "Recommended by the DOSB" seal underscores the company's commitment to quality.

What is K-Tape?

K-Tape is an elastic, breathable cotton tape with a skin-friendly, latex-free acrylic adhesive. It is applied like a "second skin" without restricting mobility and is certified as a Class I medical device. It is manufactured in Japan under ISO supervision by Nitto Denko – the pioneer who developed the first kinesiology tape in 1984.

Principle of action – why you should rely on it as a physiotherapist

  • Through gentle skin liftimproves microcirculation and lymphatic drainage, swelling decreases.
  • Sensory stimulioptimize proprioceptionand muscle tone, which promotes neuromuscular control.
  • Pain-inhibiting effects arise from influencing nociceptive signals and relieving painful structures.
  • High elasticity allowedfunctional supportwithout immobilization – ideal for active rehabilitation training.

Who is K-Tape suitable for?

In your practice:

  • Sports and orthopedic patients– Muscle fiber tears, tendinopathies, ligament lesions
  • Lymphology & Scar Management– postoperative or traumatic edema
  • Neurology & Pediatrics– Tone regulation, sensorimotor feedback
  • geriatrics– gentle stabilization in cases of osteoarthritis or edema
  • Self-therapy sets for ambitious athletes

The special Gentle version was designed for children's skin, older patients, or scar areas and removes without leaving any residue.

Typical application areas & timing

  • Acute muscle and joint injuries (after initial inflammatory phase)
  • Subacute remobilization phase to reduce pain
  • Chronic incorrect loading, posture correction, fascial adhesions
  • Competition preparation (sports version) or regeneration between missions
  • Preventive use for proprioceptive guidance during high training loads
  • Application time: 3-5 days, often >1 week with correct technique. Wait at least 1 hour before exercising; pat the tape dry after showering; do not blow-dry.

Application tips for your patients

  • Prepare skin dry, free of oil and hair.
  • Do not touch the adhesive side of the tape with your fingers.
  • After application, rub vigorously to activate the adhesive.
  • When removing, pull slowly in the direction of hair growth, stretching the skin.

Contraindications:open wounds, severe dermatitis, allergy to acrylic, acute infections or decompensated heart/renal insufficiency.

Why K‑Active products are convincing in your practice

  • Olympic-tested and DOSB-recommended – inspires trust among professional and recreational athletes.
  • ISO-certified manufacturing in Japan guarantees reproducible quality for every roll.
  • Sustainable customer demand: Tape is a consumable product – a perfect cross-sell and up-sell opportunity for your treatment.

Position K‑Active K‑Tape asPremium Standardin your practice – your patients will appreciate the reliability and skin compatibility, and you will benefit from recurring sales.