# Kinesio taping (one area) - Web page: https://kainezitherapy.com/en/services/kinesitherapy/kinesio-taping/ - Category: [Kinesitherapy](https://kainezitherapy.com/en/services/kinesitherapy.md) - Price: €25.00 - Duration: 20 min - Area: one - Worn for: 3–5 days - Feel: light support - Address: 10 Popovo Street, Lozenets, Sofia, 1409 - Opening hours: Mon - Fri | 9:00 - 19:00 - Phone: +359 886 750 462 - WhatsApp: +359 886 750 462 - Viber: +359 886 750 462 - Book online: https://superdoc.bg/lekar/kaloyan-zarkov - Booking page: https://kainezitherapy.com/en/appointments/ Kinesio taping in Sofia for one area, such as the knee, shoulder or ankle: an elastic tape that supports the joint and muscles without limiting movement. ![Applying kinesio tape to a knee](https://kainezitherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/kt-taping-1024x765.webp) Kinesio taping means applying an elastic cotton tape to the skin. Kinesio tape supports a joint or muscle and gently lifts the skin, without limiting movement the way a rigid bandage does. It is used for pain, swelling and when you need support during sport or daily activities. Kaloyan Zarkov has taken a specialist course in kinesio taping. The price is for one area and includes the tape. ## What to expect Kaloyan first asks what is bothering you and checks how the area moves. Then he chooses the taping method: to support the joint, to relax the muscle or to reduce swelling. The tape is cut to size and applied with the joint in a set position and with a set amount of stretch. The whole thing is quick. The tape feels like light support and doesn’t stop you moving. You usually keep it on for 3 to 5 days. You can shower with it on; afterwards, just pat it dry with a towel. The skin must be clean, dry and free of cream, and if the area is hairy, it’s best to shave it the day before. On its own, kinesio taping is rarely the whole treatment. It works best together with kinesitherapy (exercise and manual therapy), massage or exercises. ## What it helps with - Knee pain when running or climbing stairs - An unstable ankle after a sprain - Shoulder pain when lifting the arm - Lower back pain from standing for a long time - Swelling and bruising after an injury (lymphatic taping) - Tennis elbow and wrist pain ## Who it’s for - You play sport and want support for the joint during training or competition. - You are recovering from an injury and need support between sessions. - You have swelling after an injury or surgery, once the wound has healed. - You want a reminder to keep good posture while you work. ## When it isn’t suitable - On a wound, a graze or irritated skin. - If you are allergic to adhesive, or your skin is very thin and sensitive. - If a blood clot (thrombosis) in the area is suspected. - If your skin starts to itch or turns red, take the tape off. ## Conditions it helps with - [Knee pain](https://kainezitherapy.com/en/conditions/knee/knee-pain/) - [Neck pain](https://kainezitherapy.com/en/conditions/neck/neck-pain/) - [Shoulder pain](https://kainezitherapy.com/en/conditions/shoulder/shoulder-pain/) - [Sprained ankle](https://kainezitherapy.com/en/conditions/ankle-and-foot/ankle-sprain/) - [Tennis elbow](https://kainezitherapy.com/en/conditions/elbow-and-wrist/tennis-elbow/) - [Golfer’s elbow](https://kainezitherapy.com/en/conditions/elbow-and-wrist/golfers-elbow/) - [Achilles tendonitis](https://kainezitherapy.com/en/conditions/ankle-and-foot/achilles-tendinitis/) - [Heel spurs](https://kainezitherapy.com/en/conditions/ankle-and-foot/heel-spur/) - [Shoulder tendonitis and bursitis](https://kainezitherapy.com/en/conditions/shoulder/shoulder-tendinitis/) - [Bunions (hallux valgus)](https://kainezitherapy.com/en/conditions/ankle-and-foot/hallux-valgus/) Performed by ## Kaloyan Zarkov, kinesitherapist - Kinesitherapy degree, NSA “Vassil Levski” - 10+ years of practice [About us](https://kainezitherapy.com/en/about/) ## Frequently asked questions ### How many days do I keep the tape on? Usually 3 to 5 days. After that the adhesive weakens and the effect fades, so it is better to take it off. ### Can I shower and play sport with kinesio tape on? Yes. The tape stays on in the shower and during training. After showering, pat it dry with a towel without rubbing. ### Does it hurt when it comes off? It shouldn’t. Peel it off slowly, holding the skin with your other hand. If it sticks firmly, rub a little oil on it first. ### What does “one area” mean? One part of the body, for example one knee, one shoulder, the lower back or one ankle. If you need two areas, they are charged separately. ### How soon will I feel an effect? Most people feel the support straight away. The effect on pain differs from person to person, and it works best when the tape is part of the treatment, not the only measure. ## More in Kinesitherapy [All services in Kinesitherapy](https://kainezitherapy.com/en/services/kinesitherapy/) - [Kinesitherapy for injuries](https://kainezitherapy.com/en/services/kinesitherapy/kinesitherapy-for-injuries/) · 60 min · €40.00 · Rehabilitation after a fracture or injury in Lozenets: hands-on mobilisation after a cast, exercise and devices; also sprains, dislocations, frozen shoulder. - [Post-operative rehabilitation](https://kainezitherapy.com/en/services/kinesitherapy/post-operative-rehabilitation/) · 60 min · €40.00 · Rehabilitation after surgery on the knee, shoulder or hip, or after a fracture: exercise and manual therapy that follow your surgeon’s instructions. - [Pre-operative rehabilitation](https://kainezitherapy.com/en/services/kinesitherapy/pre-operative-rehabilitation/) · 60 min · €40.00 · Prehab, or rehabilitation before surgery: exercises that strengthen your muscles and prepare the joint, so you recover more easily afterwards. - [Kinesitherapy for a herniated disc](https://kainezitherapy.com/en/services/kinesitherapy/kinesitherapy-for-disc-herniation/) · 60 min · €40.00 · Herniated disc treatment without surgery, in the lower back or neck: kinesitherapy with exercise and manual therapy for less pain and freer movement. - [Kinesitherapy for nerve pain (neuralgia)](https://kainezitherapy.com/en/services/kinesitherapy/kinesitherapy-for-neuralgia/) · 60 min · €40.00 · Sciatica and nerve pain treatment with kinesitherapy: we find where the nerve is trapped and use movement and manual therapy to ease the pain. - [Corrective exercises](https://kainezitherapy.com/en/services/kinesitherapy/corrective-gymnastics/) · 60 min · €40.00 · Posture correction exercises for children and adults with scoliosis, kyphosis and poor posture: sessions at the practice and a short home programme. - [Stroke rehabilitation](https://kainezitherapy.com/en/services/kinesitherapy/stroke-rehabilitation/) · 60 min · €40.00 · Stroke rehabilitation at the practice in Lozenets or at home: PNF, massage and exercises for strength, balance and walking, with gradual loading. ## Want to improve your health? Get in touch for a personal consultation. [Book an appointment](https://kainezitherapy.com/en/appointments/) [+359 886 750 462](tel:+359886750462)