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Kinesiology Tape

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Kinesiology Tape, Kinesio Tex, SpiderTech

  • Definition
  1. Elastic adhesive tape
  • Efficacy
  1. Low likelihood of harm
  2. Evidence is lacking for benefit
    1. Halski (2015) Med Sci Monit 21:2232-9 [PubMed]
    2. Kalron (2013) Eur J Phys Rehabil Med 49(5):699-709 [PubMed]
    3. Williams (2012) Sports Med 42(2):153-64 [PubMed]
  • Technique
  1. Apply tape lightly over spasmed Muscles
  2. Apply tape with greater tension over weak Muscles for stability
  3. Change tape every 3-5 days (remove adhesive with baby oil)
  4. Remove tape if irritation occurs
  • Contraindications
  1. Do not apply to broken, damaged or infected skin
  • Adverse Effects
  1. Contact Dermatitis
  • References
  1. (2015) Presc Lett 22(11): 65