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KINESIO TAPE TECHNIQUE. Geert Drenth , D.O ICAK-Benelux. Kinesio Tape Technique. Chiropractor Dr. Kenzo Kase Uses the natural healing system of the body and activates neurological- and circulatory processes Influencing the muscles through skin input.
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KINESIO TAPE TECHNIQUE Geert Drenth, D.O ICAK-Benelux.
Kinesio Tape Technique • Chiropractor Dr. Kenzo Kase • Uses the natural healing system of the body and activates neurological- and circulatory processes • Influencing the muscles through skin input.
As a therapeutic device to give assistance to weak muscles and provide rehabilitation benefits. • Effect on: • blood supply • lymphatic congestion problems • supporting muscles • alleviating pain • correcting joint problems • The unique way of applying this tape unloads tension on the skin and nerves.
Properties of the tape • Made from cotton. • Elasticity capacity of 130-140%. • It has been put on its underlying surface in a slightly stretched manner (10%). • Has the capacity to stretch in all directions. • Allows air and water to pass through. • Its hypo allergic gluing surface will hold for days. • The complete range of motion will stay possible.
Five main areas of functioning • Increasing circulation by decreasing pressure 2. Analgetic function 3. Improvement of joint function 4. Influencing fascial function 5. Support and stimulation of muscles
KINESIO TAPE EFFECT Kinesio Tape