Dynamic Tape Original | Biomechanical Adhesive Tape | Physio Tape for Knee, Ankle, Shoulder, Leg, Muscle Support | Sports Tape for Football, Rugby, Ideal for Athletes | Beige & Black - 2" (1)

I’ve been on the fence about this tape for a couple years because regular kt tape is often not enough support. But between my allergy to adhesives & confusion about which tape would be the right support I had put it off. I also love the ethos of the company & that as a part Indigenous person, the designs were done by Aboriginal artists not just “inspired” by them. It is in my opinion, the coolest looking tape on the market but I digress. I recently found out that my PT uses dynamic tape & had been using it on me all summer. They had stopped using this particular tape when a few of their more conservative clients complained it looked like they had tattoos. (As I said, I love the designs!) Armed with the knowledge I wasn’t allergic to their adhesives I asked my physiotherapist which tape she thought would be best for me of these three & if this one would be too strong for my needs. She works with a number of different zebra patients & agreed the grey/black was the best choice for my needs right now. I have some areas that are particularly unstable & deal with a lot of intractable pain, particularly in my knees, my non dominant side was badly injured a couple years ago from a dislocation that tore both menisci repeatedly as it was healing. So this tape is meant to act more like additional tendons for me in some spots. It’s great & I don’t always need to wear my compression & mechanical braces on top of it depending on what I’m doing. It is on the expensive side but totally worth it so far. People who say it doesn’t stick, I haven’t had that problem yet but I always prep with iso alcohol first to be sure I have no oils on my skin. I find once it is stuck down it is really sticky. It’s pretty hardcore tape. Edit & addendum: It has fantastic support, *much* more than standard kt tape with less give. But after wearing during a cosplay event where I got potsy, too hot & the tape shifted under my costume (a corner got stuck to my leggings at one point without my realizing because I was in pain in too many places & wearing a large skirt over as well plus using my walker to aid my walking) it ended up repositioning itself on the underside/side of my knee on that sensitive thin skin where it pulled repeatedly every time I moved my leg. It ended up not only tearing the skin but causing widespread bruising, including pinpoint hematomas over on my patella on the top side I’ve never had before & creating blisters of lymph that were all around the injured area when I finally noticed the new pain & removed it. So I would advise those with tear prone & sensitive skin to NOT use the heavier two tapes without *first* using tape spray to protect your skin or getting an in person lesson from your physiotherapist on proper application if they are familiar with this particular tape. (I hadn’t done that yet because I got it in between appointments & have since done so which I’ll note below) I’d also recommend being careful when removing the tape early. Water, oil or iso/rubbing alcohol can make it easier if you need to take it off though I wouldn’t use alcohol if your skin is at all damaged. I had one other spot it irritated when I just pulled it off like I do regular KT tape because I was experiencing some sensory overload issues from my pain levels getting too high in too many places while trying to be out in public socializing at a noisy event. (Which had nothing to do with the tape) Overall, still highly recommend & I didn’t react to this adhesive at all which is amazing because I react to a number of KT tapes. Before Dynamic, I could really only use Haruto or OK. (Even OK’s regular tape would make me itch sometimes if I was in an autoimmune flare) But if you have sensitive skin, I would use a barrier spray of some sort to err on the side of caution, it’s been a game changer so far. My pt has also since advised that they think I pulled the tape just a little too much on the spot on my shin where it broke the skin & we barely stretch this tape at all, unlike regular kt tape. I’m currently testing two brands of pre tape skin prep with sample wipes from my pt clinic (Smith & Nephew as well as one by Medline both recommended by my pt) to figure out which brand works best on my skin & haven’t had an issue since with any tears or reactions. The tape is also sticking great, the only place it lifts is if I use it on my dominant cmc joint & thumb instead of linen tape & cover roll. Even with the pre tape, because of hand washing & the way movement is on that spot it will lift at the palm side edge only after about 6-12 hours depending on how careful I am not to use that hand. I also regularly need to tape both knees, my dominant shoulder, my lower lumbar spine & in support of one particularly tricksy rib at my spine. I hope this is helpful for fellow zebras.

Great for taping feet for plantar fasciitis especially because it is so thin and leaves no perceptible ridge when walking on the tape. Stays on for days and doesn’t slide or peel off until you’re ready to take it off usually. It is more durable than kinesiology tapes. It seems less breathable than kinesiology tape which could be a problem for those who perspire a lot but it is waterproof.

Fantastic. I have purchased almost 5 different types of kinesiology tape and this one is by far and aware the sturdiest, longest lasting, easiest to remove and non-skin irritating that I have yet to come across. The tape itself is a lot stronger/firmer (in a good way) than other tapes. I had it on for three straight days (showers and all) and finally decided it was time to take it off and see how my knee was feeling without it. It was sticky enough to stay put for the 3 days and through showers. The value of this tape compared to others is by far and away better than all others. I love this tap a lot and will now only be buying Dynamic Tape.

The best kinesiology tape for wrapping nerve and muscle pain and injuries. It sticks perfectly, stretch it for more compression or just lay it down for less. Lasts for days. It really helps on extremities and the back with its four way stretch support. I love how it looks and feels also.

First purchase of tape had me ecstatic about the quality and adhesion of the tape, I was able to wear the tape on my knee for 3+ days including in the shower with no peeling. Tape removal definitely pulled some leg hairs, but that's what I want in a durable tape. This appeared to be much better kinesio tape than the popular KT brand. FIVE STARS for the first roll! Second purchase of tape has me less satisfied. The tape has much less adhesion, perhaps due to a different or older batch. This tape easily peels from my knee and doesn't stay on well once wet. I'd rate this tape about on par with KT extreme, perhaps a little less sticky. Elasticity may also be slightly less than the first roll I purchased. THREE STARS for second purchase. Average rating of FOUR stars, giving the benefit of doubt that my second purchased roll was old and had lost adhesion.

Also, this tape sheds water instead of soaking it up, so I don't have to re-wrap my ankles every time I take a shower, which saves time and money compared to the cheaper brands. It has just the right amount of stretch to be comfortable while still providing good support. And the design looks awesome!

Works well. I love the way this looks. I love the width. I can’t use it anymore because I had a pretty bad allergic reaction to the adhesive on it . I’m not going to blame the product for that but just know that could happen.

Since my therapist taught me how to tape my knee several years ago, I have used this tape consistently. I have it on 24 hours a day, every day of the year. It goes in the shower and lasts several days before I need to re-tape. However, I have found that as the tape nears the end of the roll, the adhesive property becomes weaker but still adequate. The tape is very supportive, and the few times I have been without it, the pain returns to my knee. One Negative--the shipping. In the past, I have always ordered the tape directly from the company in the UK, and the metal cans of tape always came in a nice sturdy box--no problem. This is the first time I ordered through Amazon. The paper envelope, in which the cans had been shipped, arrived torn and empty with a postal stamp indicating that it had been delivered without the contents. I reported this to Amazon and a replacement arrived in three days. However, beware--I did receive the tape, BUT the second shipment was also sent in a paper envelope and arrived torn. If it had been lifted by a corner, all the tapes would have rolled out. These cans should really be shipped in a cardboard container.