Taping Therapy Newcastle

Our physiotherapists at Gosforth Physio & Wellness use taping as part of our comprehensive physiotherapy treatment plans. Whether you’re recovering from an injury, managing ongoing pain, or looking to improve posture and movement, taping can provide effective support and relief.

What Is Taping Therapy?

Taping involves the application of specialist adhesive tape to the skin to support muscles, joints, and ligaments. The technique can reduce strain on injured or painful areas while still allowing you to move freely.

There are different types of taping techniques, including rigid taping for firm support and kinesiology taping (or “kinesio taping”) for more flexible assistance. Our physiotherapists will select the right approach for your needs, whether that’s stabilising a joint, reducing swelling, or improving posture.

How Taping Can Help

Taping works by supporting weak or injured tissues, offloading painful areas, and encouraging optimal movement. It can reduce inflammation and swelling, improve circulation, and provide sensory feedback that helps correct poor movement patterns. Taping is often used to help you feel more stable and confident during day-to-day activities, exercise, or rehabilitation.

Conditions Treated with Taping

Taping can be used effectively for a variety of musculoskeletal issues, including:

• Knee pain (such as patellofemoral pain syndrome)
• Shoulder instability or strain
• Heel and foot pain, including plantar fasciitis
• Back or neck pain related to poor posture
• Swelling and inflammation following injury.

Our Expertise in Taping

At Gosforth Physio & Wellness, our physiotherapists are experienced in applying both rigid and kinesiology taping techniques. We take time to assess your condition and apply the tape in a way that supports your recovery and fits with your treatment goals. Taping is often used alongside physiotherapy treatments such as mobilisation, massage, or strengthening exercises to ensure long-term results.

What to Expect

During your appointment, your physiotherapist will explain how taping can help your specific condition and apply the tape to the affected area. The tape is comfortable to wear, can be left on for several days, and does not usually restrict daily activities. You’ll also be given advice on how to manage your symptoms and exercises to complement the effects of the tape.

Book Your Appointment

If you are experiencing pain, instability, or injury, taping could be an excellent way to support recovery and restore movement. Book your appointment today with our expert physiotherapists in Newcastle and take the next step towards feeling your best.