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LOCAL HEALTH SPOTS Maumee Physical Therapy and Aquatics Center
That’s a wrap Kinesio tape offers a new route towards healing by Brittany Jones
Imagine a tape that could help your body heal while making it feel whole and well again. Developed in 1973 in Japan by Dr. Kenzo Kase, Kinesio Tex Tape was created for athletes to heal properly and quickly while maintaining full range of motion and support. While traditional wrapping puts pressure on the joint, cutting off necessary healing fluids, Kinesio aids the lymphatic (healing) and muscle systems. Kinesio tape made its worldwide debut at the 1988 Seoul Olympics. Then, at the 2008 Summer Games, a news whirlwind began when athletes were spotted wearing the product. Since then, it has gained support from the athletic world and medical practitioners, and has made its way to Toledo.
Charmaine Bassett-Trimm, N.M.D. and D.M. and Dr. Bryan Royer use Kinesio Tape to aid in healing.
Anyana-Kai and Harmony Chiropractic Center Inc. are two of the few local places practicing Kinesio taping. Anyana-Kai, referred to as the “Detox Depot,” is a spa that specializes in natural remedies to heal the body and encourage healthy lifestyles. Owner and President Dr. Charmaine Bassett-Trimm, N.M.D., D.M. (Doctor of Naturopathic Medice and Doctor of Medicine) added Kinesio taping to her practice of alternative healing approaches such as hydrotherapy and
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QUALITY REHABILITATION SERVICES THAT GET RESULTS
Offering high quality rehabilitation services including an onsite aquatic therapy pool, Maumee Physical Therapy and Aquatics Center is staffed by experienced, caring professionals to assist you in getting back to your normal activities safely and quickly. “One way I know we’re doing a good job is that about half of our patients have been treated at our facility in the past, and many others have been referred by family or friends,” says owner Michael Peters, PT. “Many of our patients take advantage of our 94 degree therapy pool, which is a great place to exercise for those with arthritis or following certain post surgical procedures such as spinal procedures or total joint replacements.” Conveniently located on Holland Road next to UPS in Maumee, they offer flexible business hours, same day referrals, and same therapist consistency to their valued patients. Therapy programs are designed with personalized goals in mind, whether it be to return you to work, sports, or just your normal walking routine. To learn more about their rehabilitation services, stop in for a personal tour, call at 419-891-9800, or visit their website at www.maumeept.com.
herbal medicine. Since then, she has gotten much praise from long-time sufferers, some having pain for 30 years. How does Kinesio tape work? It’s surprisingly simple. The lightweight, stretchable and breathable tape is 100 percent cotton. The back is thinly covered with a non-chemical glue that grasps the skin, creating a “lift” effect between the skin and muscle, causing more
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