Kinesio tape was developed in the 1970s by a Japanese chiropractor and aims to enhance sports performance and treat orthopedic and neurological conditions. It is applied to the skin over muscles and joints to provide support without restricting range of motion while stimulating the sensory motor system to increase blood flow and facilitate or inhibit muscle contraction depending on the taping technique used. Studies have shown Kinesio taping can provide pain relief and faster recovery for various injuries like groin pain, back pain, and ankle sprains when applied by a certified physiotherapist.

2. 1. Rigid taping
2. Leukotape

3. 3. Kinesio tape

4.  Dr. Kenzo Kase
– Chiropractor
and
acupuncture ,
1970’s
 International
Kinesio taping
association
(IKTA)

6. Pain management
Orthopedic,
neuromuscular and
neurological conditions
To enhance sports
performance
Also used in pediatric
conditions

9. 1. Skin function
2. Circulatory and lymph
3. Fascia
4. Muscle
5. Joint

11. Increases blood flow
Better control over muscle contraction
Reduces pain
Faster healing
All effects are modulated and coordinated by the
nervous system by specifically stimulating the sensory
motor system

13. Remove hair
No oil and lotions
Avoid extreme stretching of tape
Rub surface to activate tape

15. Origin to Insertion (O to I)
Proximal to distal, 15-35% tension
To facilitate weak muscle
Insertion to Origin (I to O)
Distal to proximal, 15 to 25% tension
To Inhibit overused muscle
I, X, Y straps

17.  Assessment and Applying tape
1. Groin pain
2. Back pain

18. 3. Achilis
4. Osgood schaltter disease

19. 5. Calf pain
6. IT band

20.  Pain relief
 Reduces swelling and inflammation
 Prevent and/or relieves spasm and cramping
 Speedier recovery of overused muscles
 Provides support without restricting ROM
 Allow athletes to remain active while injured
 Enhances strength and muscle tone in weak muscle
 Psychological benefit

21.  Lack of awareness
 Costly
 Require certified Physiotherapist
 Availability

22. Kinesio tape in PFPS. Biomed 2008
Kinesio tape in shoulder impingement syndrome.
Clinical Rheumatology 2011
Kinesio tape in preventing ankle sprain. J Ortho
Sports Phys Ther . 2011

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