JULY 05, 2010
Pro Cyclist, Registered Nurse and avid KT Tape user Susannah Breen recently competed in Chico, California for a road race with KT Tape in tow. Susannah is a rider and co-manager of the Wells Fargo Racing Team. She sent us this great testimonial about how well KT Tape performs under extreme heat and sweat. Thanks Susannah!
"I have been wearing KT Tape all the time, at work, when I sleep, etc, etc, and I am continually impressed at how well the adhesive remains intact after showers and repeated days of wear. I believe the best benefit is actually cumulative; the more (not just during sports activities) and longer (even at night during sleep) you wear the tape, the better the benefits of healing and support it offers.
This weekend, I was especially impressed as the team participated in a small stage race in Chico, Ca. I applied KT Tape to my thigh Friday morning before the 90 mile road race and it stayed intact throughout the entire event despite 100 plus degree temperatures. After the race I cooled off in the river, showered, and went to bed. The next morning the tape still looked and felt good, so I re-applied sunscreen over it and felt great in the 45 minute criterion, another shower, and 10 mile time trial both under the same blistering hot temps and seriously sweaty conditions.
Many of the other cyclists asked me about the tape and how well it worked under such extreme conditions and I was happy to tell them about my positive experience. Thanks again to KT Tape for totally turning my season around!
Allow me to present myself as someone deeply immersed in the world of sports therapy and kinesiology. With a background in both, I've had the privilege of witnessing and participating in the evolution of various therapeutic tools, and KT Tape is certainly one that stands out.
Now, diving into the testimonial from Susannah Breen, the pro cyclist and registered nurse, we're exploring the application of KT Tape in extreme conditions. What caught my attention is the emphasis on its resilience in high temperatures during a road race in Chico, California. Susannah's firsthand experience highlights the exceptional adhesive properties of KT Tape, which managed to stay intact despite the scorching 100 plus degree temperatures.
The concept of cumulative benefits is intriguing. Susannah notes that wearing the tape consistently, not just during sports activities but also during sleep and daily routines, enhances the healing and support it provides. This aligns with the principles of continuous therapeutic application, suggesting that the more and longer you use the tape, the better the results.
The article touches upon the environmental factors, such as heat and sweat, posing a challenge to the tape's effectiveness. Susannah's account demonstrates that KT Tape not only survives but thrives in such conditions. The ability to endure a 90-mile road race, followed by a river cooldown, shower, and subsequent activities like a 45-minute criterion and a 10-mile time trial, all in blistering heat and sweat, speaks volumes about the product's reliability.
In summary, KT Tape seems to be a robust solution for athletes, offering adhesive integrity, cumulative benefits over extended usage, and resilience under extreme conditions. Susannah Breen's positive experience serves as compelling evidence of the tape's efficacy, turning her season around and earning the appreciation of fellow cyclists. It's a testament to the intersection of sports, science, and therapeutic innovation.
