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Tape applied to paper substrate 10% stretch
Londitudinal axis
Thickness & weight similar to skin
100% acrylic heat activated adhesive
No medicine in tape
Skin
Circulatory/Lymphatic Systems
Fascia
Muscle
Joint
For overused muscles - acute conditions or spasm inhibit the muscle
From insertion to origin - 15-25% tension
To facilitate weak muscles - chronic conditions, rehab
facilitate the muscle
From origin to insertion - 15-35% tension
Tensions > 50% are for Corrective techniques only
(KT2)
Kinesio® Tex tape is generally applied to stretched tissue
Use appropriate stretch
Less is More
No tension on the anchors
Kenzo Kase, D.C.
Invented taping mtd in 1973
“prescription” that patients
could take home and use between
visits.
1988 Seoul Olympics
1995 - introduced in USA
Skin should be free of oils and dry
Rub the tape to activate the heat sensitive adhesive
Prior to exercise : apply 1 hr b4 activity
Tape both the pain, and cause of the pain
Let's start taping