why does the ends pull up
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I think that those ends pull up because your skin was not cleaned properly when you first applied the tape. I use baby wipes prior to applying the tapes. Another way is to simply wash the part of the body you intent to cover with this tape and dry it with a clean towel as to remove all oils from skin. It is also very important that you do not touch any portion of the adhesive side of the tape. When you do that, you add oils from the fingers onto the tape and thus it will not stay on for very long time. Just remember that our skin is always producing oils and thus we have to be very careful when applying this tape. I think that those ends pull up because your skin was not cleaned properly when you first applied the tape. I use baby wipes prior to applying the tapes. Another way is to simply wash the part of the body you intent to cover with this tape and dry it with a clean towel as to remove all oils from skin. It is also very important that you do not touch any portion of the adhesive side of the tape. When you do that, you add oils from the fingers onto the tape and thus it will not stay on for very long time. Just remember that our skin is always producing oils and thus we have to be very careful... » Read More I think that those ends pull up because your skin was not cleaned properly when you first applied the tape. I use baby wipes prior to applying the tapes. Another way is to simply wash the part of the body you intent to cover with this tape and dry it with a clean towel as to remove all oils from skin. It is also very important that you do not touch any portion of the adhesive side of the tape. When you do that, you add oils from the fingers onto the tape and thus it will not stay on for very long time. Just remember that our skin is always producing oils and thus we have to be very careful when applying this tape. « Show Less
255873
The therapist cuts rounded edges of the tape it should not roll up as much mine stays on my shoulder 6 days i shower everyday
255874
The last portion of the tape should always be applied with zero tension (unless it is applied for a scar manipulation effect), the edges are rounded as previously mentioned- this helps to prevent snags; if you have oily skin, if it is an area with excess hair, or if your skin has lotion/moisturizer it will affect the adhesive quality of the tape. I am a licensed practitioner, and have found that it normally stays on for 3-5 days with the majority of my athletes. Lastly, you are supposed to rub the tape after it is applied to activate the adhesive. I hope this helps!
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I am responding even though I really don't have an answer to your question. I have been using the tape for some time now and it happens to me often. Even when it was applied by a physical therapist it would curl up on the ends, but maybe not as quickly as it seems to do it when i apply it myself. One thing that does have an effect on its durability is the clothing you wear with it on you. I use it on my knee occasionally and can not wear sweats or material that clings. Jeans are usually better and shorts best. On my back it stays down better. I do use the spray though and that seems to help some (not on the knee though, nothing helps it last very long at all on the knee). Do have any of the recommended spray. I can't put my hands on mine now to check the name, but its on Amazon and usually pops up when you look at the tape. It helps some. Other than that, I change it more frequently than I care to. Not any help I'm afraid, but I can offer some empathy and will check back to see if someone else offers a real solution. Thanks so much for asking. Maureen
255876
If you round them they will stick a bit better as well as cleaning the skin w/ an alcohol wipe to get off any lotions/oil. Additionally, if you do not put a stretch on the end they will stick longer/better. That is just the area that pulls up though first and is normal. My experience with this product it it lasts 2-3 days depending on the client. I also want it off no later than the third day for skin to have some time without adhesive on it.
1637411
You pinch the sides and pull it may not come off easy! Be careful not to break it!
559619
Top to bottom is fully covered. there is about an inch or so on the sides that isn't. This is probably because it rolls up for storage and you cant really unroll the ends flat.
328038
You can't prevent fraying of the ends. At least I did not have success. It is on of the big downers I experienced. Once the ends are frayed, then the end clips and the pull stops are impossible to use.
139333
There are straps behind that activates the recline, so pulling them up to maximum. It's not 90 degrees anyway.
161125
The end that goes into belt or the end that receives the belt and then lift to open?
411396
The narrow ends are very open , unlike the longer sides which have plenty of vertical bars, the ends have 3 horizontal bars , top middle bottom, unless you stand items straight up they do escape
1604769
That round devise on the end pulls off, then an x tension can be pulled out to go into cushion. The end piece has a brush rotating device just like a regular vacuum cleaner. Nifty The only thing I don't like is that it makes more noise than it picks up. Jacques
1824398
Maybe when the file is extended. Mine is about 4" when its folded up. It is more stable to hold when the file is extended. That could be intentional. Hope this helps.
1838164
It pulls down to about the third of the way and then comes the rest if the way by its self
1712755
The end of the tube has 2 openings. No need for ends. At this price I have used mine for over a year with no problems.
380144
There's a safety you need to pivot down(?) while squeezing to remove the pressure. You can see the safety on the bottom in the picture on this item between the lower handle and the point where the two halves meet.
369323
They have ankle draw cords, with the cinch hidden underneath. Cinching them does make them pull up a little shorter.
1681928
It's a little stiff, but hold the sides and push up from the bottom and it will come out. Hope this helps.
324845
I also found this strange, but the wire-based supports on the side do extend out. You just need to gently-yet-forcefully pull them out. At least that's how I got mine to adjust.
1803200
There are rubber covers on the ends and the ends bend sideways. Not a problem.
1885670
Each of the legs is pulled out by the user to the extent desired and secured with the clamps. This is important because often it will be used on a slope, where the rear leg needs to be shorter than the front pair. It only takes a few seconds to pull out or push in the legs to the length desired.