Ankle Sprain
twisted ankle
A ligament injury that heals faster than the balance and control it takes away. That gap is why sprains recur.
Chiropractic & Manual Therapy pillar
Kinesio Taping & Bracing
Support during return to activity, an adjunct, not a treatment.
No referral needed · One-to-one throughout · Available at both clinics
Draft, awaiting clinical review
The copy on this page is written and is waiting on clinical sign-off. It carries
noindex and stays out of the sitemap until a clinician reviews it and a review
date is recorded, which is what makes the medical statements on it attributable.
Elastic kinesiology tape and rigid bracing, applied to support a joint or muscle during recovery or return to activity.
Honest framing. Evidence for kinesiology tape is mixed. It may help with pain and with awareness of a joint’s position; claims about it lifting the skin to improve circulation or lymphatic drainage are not well supported. Bracing has clearer support where mechanical stability is genuinely needed.
It is used here as an adjunct, something that helps you get through a phase, rather than as treatment in its own right.
Who it helps
You are returning to activity after injury and want support during the transition. You need a joint protected while it recovers. Or you find taping helps you manage symptoms during a training block.
Conditions we treat with this
Ankle Sprain, Knee Pain, Rotator Cuff Injury, Tennis Elbow.
How it works
- Assessment. Whether support is useful, and what kind.
- Application. Taping technique or brace fitted to the specific need.
- Showing you. Where you will need to reapply tape yourself, we teach you.
- Weaning off it. Support is temporary. Relying on it long term is not the aim.
What to expect
Tape usually stays on for several days including through showering. Some people react to the adhesive, tell us if you have sensitive skin and we will patch test.
What it is used for
Conditions we treat with this
Generated from the condition pages themselves, so this list and the treatments named on each of those pages are always the same list read from two directions.
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Tennis Elbow
pain on the outside of the elbow
A tendon problem at the outside of the elbow, far more often from work and gripping than from sport.
Before you book
Frequently asked questions
Does kinesiology tape actually work?
The evidence is mixed. Some people find it helps with pain and joint awareness. The stronger claims made for it are not well supported, and we would rather say so.
How long does tape stay on?
Usually a few days, including through showering.
Do I need a brace or is tape enough?
Depends on whether the joint needs genuine mechanical stability or just support and feedback. Assessment establishes which.
Find us
Available at both clinics
Every service runs at both our clinics, Malleshwaram and MEI Layout, monday – saturday 9 am – 9 pm · sunday & public holidays 10 am – 5 pm.
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Malleshwaram
#34, 2nd Cross, Sampige Road, Malleshwaram, Bengaluru 560003
- Monday – Saturday · 9 AM – 9 PM
- Sunday & public holidays · 10 AM – 5 PM
- Nearest metro: Mantri Square Sampige Road.
- Street parking on 2nd Cross.
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MEI Layout
#197, 1st Floor, 60 Feet Main Road, MEI Layout, Hesaraghatta Main Road, Bengaluru 560073
- Monday – Saturday · 9 AM – 9 PM
- Sunday & public holidays · 10 AM – 5 PM
- On 60 Feet Main Road, off Hesaraghatta Main Road.
- Off-street parking available.
Your wellness starts here
Book an assessment at either clinic
Every treatment plan at Le Yantra starts with a full assessment, not a standard protocol.
Monday – Saturday 9 AM – 9 PM · Sunday & public holidays 10 AM – 5 PM
