OK TAPE One-Structure K-Tape Patches | Precut for Knee Kinesiology Tape | Pain Relief and Accessories | 10 Pcs and Beige

You don't have to be a trainer or physical therapist to apply this. Instructions are easy to understand. Grandson was pleased with the relief.

The OK TAPE One-Structure K-Tape Patches are effective and practical for people seeking to find relief in knee injuries by using supportive measures. Each pack contains 10 precut patches, convenient to apply, making them user-friendly for athletes and regular users. This beige color is quite discreet on most skin tones. There is visible pain management and improvement in mobility due to the kinesiology tape, as it lifts the skin and results in less pressure on the pain receptors. As a matter of fact, these patches can serve as a reliable accessory during recovery and maintenance of an active lifestyle.

I've been diagnosed with a patellar tracking problem and my PT has been trying kinesiology taping to help promote healing and enecourage my kneecap to track correctly when I run. I've been getting ready for a half-marathon and have been taping before more intense PT sessions and trying running again, so I'm no stranger to taping here.This tape, however, is very finicky to appy - even with their well-though-out numbered sections for applying by area. It tends to bunch and the kneecap hole is either too large (if stretched) or too lightly tensioned (if not stretched). And while you can get good tension in the other strips once the main area is applied, I didn't find that pattern felt like it was applying meaningful guiding tension for my patella compared with the usual two-strip pattern my PT was using.It's also just a large chunk of tape to try to control; it felt like trying to handle an octopus, with a bunch of independent arms each trying to do their own things. Maybe this would get easier to handle over time, but I'm not sure.Your mileage may vary, and everyone's particular knee issues are different, but for me (with a laterally-deviating patellar tracking issue) this patch was definitely not the right fix. That's too bad since I liked the idea of a pre-cut all-in-one answer.(Note that if you use this tape, be sure to pre-rip the perforations on the back; without that it's basically impossible to cleanly apply in the 1-2-3-4-5 pattern they recommend).That said, I do still like the standard rolls of OK Tape rolls for a lighter-duty solution for the same patellar tracking issues - I'm going to stick with that and not the weird kneecap-octopus solution here.

Tried two on a clean leg neither would stick. A waste of money. So disappointed.

I’ve been using kinesiology tape for my knees for many years, and I was first taught how by a physical therapist. These one-structure, pre-cut KT patches provide excellent support and are easy to use, provided you know what you are doing. I read the experiences of others, and some of those who are dissatisfied described their application process and they clearly did not know how KT works. This tape is excellent quality and works as expected, providing good support. One patch lasts around 4 days, through several showers if I’m careful (do not scrub on the tape). I trim the edges after they start to peel up to extend wear as much as possible.The patches come with directions, but they are rudimentary and assume KT knowledge. Start with clean dry skin. The patch backing has numbered areas to be done in order, and the areas are marked with lines that are perforated. Gently stretch the tape on either side of the lines to tear the backing. Remove the backing just from section 1. Apply over the knee with no stretch. Next, start to remove the backing from one section 2, beginning at the area closest to 1, not at the tip. DO NOT remove the whole backing. Leave 1 inch of the backing at the tip. Holding onto the tip, stretch the tape about 70 percent. Lay the stretched tape along the skin, curving outward. Then peel the backing off the unstretched tip and apply tape to the skin with NO stretch. By having no stretch at the tip, the tape will stay in place. Repeat this process for all the branches. If you are new to KT, there are many how-to videos and articles online published by professional physical therapist and occupational therapist doctors. I highly recommend watching a video from an expert. It costs nothing, and it’s worth it to learn how to do it.

I love k tape support for my chronic knee issues. I usually take two pieces of tape and make that oval design around my knee. I thought it was cool that the tape came pre-formed. It definitely does what it's supposed to do and they number the back of it so you know the order you should remove the tape. That was super helpful because I can see it being a clumped up mess if people are left to their own devices. It also stayed stuck to my skin until I removed it. (I highly recommend wetting it first before removing it though because I did remove some skin when taking it off. Weirdly not a deal breaker for me because that's happened before with other k tape products.) I don't think that it offers extra support versus the precut straight tape. It fits slightly better around my knee, but only worth it if the value is comparable to regular k tape.

Pros:- Lasts for a few days as long as you don't get it too wet.- The tape quality is what I would expect from a KT tape. It stretches as I bend my knee and provides good support.Cons:- I found it tricky to apply the first time. Not as hard as trying to do the KT from scratch, but make sure you follow the numbers and just do each part one at a time.- Price ($20 for 10) is more than the uncut tape.

These k-tape knee patches are cool, but there are some considerations. It's really nice that you get the whole knee taped up with one sheet, but if you pull all of the backing off at once, it's hard to place and a little awkward to handle. I find it best to peel small sections off at a time and plan out placement beforehand. The tape itself is good, but not quite as thick as the name brand stuff. It will do the job and if people are always asking to "borrow" your tape, you might as well save a little money.