I'm currently receiving home PT and OT 4 times a week for chronic shoulder pain that's interfering with my independent transfers (arthritis and bone spurs in joint). I asked therapist about kinesiology tape that I've seen athletes wearing on TV, as I've felt I might benefit from some support.
My OT did the taping routine on my left shoulder and I wore it for two days. Can't say too much on this first try but it felt good and I plan to continue it. Husband and I watched taping procedures on YouTube as he would need to do the taping after therapists are finished with me. I believe each taping can stay on for about 4 days, and it's ok to shower with it on.
I'm curious if anyone has used this for shoulders or even hands/wrists to help manage or control movement.
In my brief experience it felt like the tape was compressing my shoulder just enough to prevent too much joint movement during my transfers. I definitely plan to continue use. I'm also exercising twice daily which consists of a variety of arm/shoulder movements specifically for someone seated, aimed at reducing pain and slowly building strength. I'm not a candidate at this time for injections or surgical procedures.