THYSOL UK

THYSOL UK, kinesiology tape and therapy tools for professionals

THYSOL UK is the British arm of a supplier that presents itself as a UK-based partner for kinesiology tape and massage tools. Its catalogue combines taping products, fascia treatment equipment, veterinary tape, taping literature and training courses, aimed at therapists, clinics, clubs and individual users. The company states that it is a supplier to the NHS and HSC.

The range is organised around several own brands, each with a defined purpose within the taping and manual therapy field.

The CureTape brand and its tape formats

CureTape is the group's original kinesiology tape line. According to the company's account, it introduced kinesiology tape to Europe in 1998, starting in the Netherlands, where the headquarters are located, and the brand is now sold in more than 80 countries. The tape is described as breathable cotton with a hypoallergenic adhesive, with elasticity that provides flexible support during movement while remaining comfortable to wear.

The CureTape catalogue covers several formats:

• CureTape Classic, the original cotton kinesiology tape.
• CureTape Sports, with an extreme strong adhesive.
• CureTape Art, patterned tape.
• CureTape Punch, perforated tape.
• CureTape Beauty, a face tape.
• CureTape Giant, clinic rolls of 31.5 m.
• CureTape Big Boy, a bulk value pack of 40 rolls.
• MYCureTape, a three-roll value pack.

FASCIQ: fascia and massage equipment

FASCIQ was created after the company observed growing interest in fascia treatment and a need for tools developed specifically for that field. The line includes IASTM tools, silicone cupping sets, trigger point massage tools, massage guns, floss bands and fascia cream and wax, all presented as equipment for therapists and other professionals in daily practice.

Veterinary taping with VetkinTape

VetkinTape originated from a question posed at a human taping event in the Middle East about whether kinesiology tape could be used on racing camels. The brand was later launched as a tape developed specifically for veterinary use. It is offered in 3 cm, 6 cm and 10 cm widths, each in 5 m rolls, alongside an equine introductory offer, and the range is used by veterinary professionals, animal therapists and owners, particularly for horses and dogs.

CrossLinq patches, books and taping accessories

CrossLinq covers acupressure cross patches in small, medium and large sizes. The catalogue also includes taping guides and method books, among them the CureTape Ultimate Kinesiology Taping Guide, the MTC kinesiology taping method book, an MTC equine taping book, an MTC book on taping for dogs, a handbook on decompressive taping techniques and the MTC CrossLinq acupressure taping book.

Complementary items include pre-taping sprays from CureTape, FASCIQ and VetkinTape, plus taping scissors and a leather belt with tape and scissor holster. A separate training equipment section lists a THYSOL suspension trainer, power bands, fabric resistance bands, mini resistance bands and resistance tubes with handles.

Applications and taping guidance

The site publishes a broad library of taping applications organised by body area, including the arm, ankle, calf, face, foot, groin, hands, knee, legs, shoulder, thigh and hip, torso and head and neck. Specific entries cover conditions such as tennis elbow, plantar fasciitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, runner's knee, anterior cruciate ligament injuries, shin splints, lower back pain and postural correction for kyphosis. Further sections address lymphatic taping, scars, speech therapy, menstrual complaints, breast cancer, hay fever and veterinary taping for dogs and horses.

Courses and professional pricing

THYSOL UK also lists training in fascia therapy, IASTM, flossing and cupping, and MTC kinesiology taping, including equine, canine, lymphatic and paediatric taping courses. Several shorter online courses are offered, among them beauty taping, sports taping, introduction to lymphatic taping, equine kinesiology taping, introduction to IASTM tools, massage gun therapy and a session on aging, youth and anti-aging.

A professional pricing programme is aimed at clubs and clinics. It includes discounts across the CureTape, VetkinTape and FASCIQ ranges, early access to promotions, bulk ordering options and access to a medically trained customer service team. The catalogue at the time of writing listed CureTape Classic at £8.95, CureTape Giant at £52.95, the CureTape Big Boy 40-roll pack at £342.00 and VetkinTape 6 cm x 5 m at £11.95. The site displayed a rating of 4.4 out of 5 based on 99 reviews.