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Unique qualities

Tape applied to paper substrate 10% stretch

Londitudinal axis

Thickness & weight similar to skin

100% acrylic heat activated adhesive

No medicine in tape

Five Physiological Effects

of Kinesio Taping

What is Kinesio Taping?

Basic applications concept

Skin

Circulatory/Lymphatic Systems

Fascia

Muscle

Joint

Uniquely designed elastic tape

Muscular, joint & circulatory function

Latex Free, well tolerated

24 hrs, 3-5 days

Safe for pediatric to geriatric populations

Works with the body to allow normal ROM

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

Dr. Jean-Claude Guimberteau

"Strolling under the skin"

F45 Kinesio Taping

Applications of Kinesio Taping

History of Kinesio Taping

Kinesio® Tex tape is generally applied to stretched tissue

Use appropriate stretch

Less is More

No tension on the anchors

Applications of Kinesio Taping

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

Ready?

Unlearn traditional athletic tape

application methods

Proper patient assessment is

critical

Let's start taping

@ Sports Solutions

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