| What is the kinesio tape? A lot of people have been | | | | chiropractors, physical therapists, acupuncturists, other |
| hearing about this but do not really know what it is able | | | | medical practitioners, and even people from all walks |
| to do and what the benefits of it are. To be able to | | | | of life when it comes to managing pain caused by |
| satisfy your curiosity since you would not be reading | | | | over-exertion of the muscles. Not only are they useful |
| this article if you do not have an inkling of interest | | | | in relieving muscular pain, they are also effective in |
| about the kinesio tape, here are some quick facts | | | | other ailments, from headaches down to footaches. |
| about it: | | | | The underlying principle if the kinesio taping method is |
| 1. The kinesio tape was invented by Dr. Kenzo Kase | | | | bent upon the principles of kinesiology, that is, the |
| of Japan in 1973. | | | | science that deals with human movement. This is the |
| 2. It is a super-thin tape which can be described as | | | | one factor that makes it different from all other taping |
| similar in texture to that of normal human skin. | | | | methods that are in existence. It is able to provide the |
| 3. It is elastic and can expand up to 40 percent its | | | | affected part a full range of motion, stability, and |
| actual size. | | | | support, making sure that the affected part is still going |
| 4. It is designed to be worn for a maximum of 5 days | | | | to function close to its normal capabilities. Also, it does |
| without having to have it changed. | | | | not reduce circulation, making sure that the circulatory |
| 5. It is water-resistant. | | | | and the neurological systems of the body are |
| 6. It comes in different colors. | | | | performing normally and to its optimum level even |
| 7. It comes in different sizes. | | | | when injured. Incidentally, the first instance wherein the |
| 8. It comes in different shapes. | | | | kinesio tape was used involved a patient with some |
| 9. It is made from 100 percent cotton. | | | | articular disorders. |
| 10. It is latex-free. | | | | The kinesio tape is safe to use, promotes healing |
| 11. It is non-medicated. | | | | faster, and is really easy to use. All in all, it is more |
| 12. A roll of it can last up to 10 applications. | | | | effective than other taping methods and is a more |
| These benefits are the reason why the kinesio taping | | | | economical choice. For sure, you will not regret it when |
| method is the preferred taping method by athletes, | | | | you buy them. |