Old Legend: “Wrap tighter = heal faster.”
New Era: EQUINE | DEFENDER™ K Tape supports recovery by working with natural movement—not against it. Its elastic recoil gently lifts the skin’s surface, encouraging micro-circulation and lymphatic flow while preserving range of motion.
The science: why freedom of motion speeds recovery
Blood and lymph transport nutrients and waste. When compression is excessive, capillary perfusion can drop, fluid can pool, and tissue can brace instead of relax. Elastic tapes are engineered to approximate skin stretch (often 130–150%), producing a gentle lifting effect that:
• supports micro-circulation
• encourages lymphatic drainage
• maintains neuromuscular feedback without immobilizing tissue
How EQUINE | DEFENDER™ K Tape fits a modern recovery stack
After work: Rinse and cool large muscle groups with IceBath Cooling Body Wash (controlled, no-sting cooling). When dry, apply Draw It Out® 16 oz High Potency Gel to target areas for sensation-free support. Finish with K Tape on key zones to encourage ongoing circulation while the horse moves and rests.
Application principles (technical)
• Prep: Clean, dry coat. Clip only if necessary for adhesion.
• Tension: Anchor ends with ~0–10% stretch; working segments typically ~10–25% for recovery support (avoid max stretch).
• Laydown: Smooth tape with palm heat to activate adhesive; avoid wrinkles to prevent hotspots.
• Movement check: Walk out to confirm full, easy range of motion and comfort.
Training-day use cases
• Post-school recovery on backs, loins, and hindquarters
• Light lymphatic support around lower limbs after flatwork (avoid circumferential pressure)
• Travel-day support to discourage fluid pooling while preserving comfort
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