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KINESIO TAPING Theory and Application VATA Annual Meeting and Symposium 2009

History. Developed by Kenzo Kase, DC in the early 1970's in JapanUse spread to other Asian countries and EuropeOfficially introduced to the USA in 1995. Kinesio Tex Tape Properties. Mimics elasticity of skinMay stretch up to 40% of original length100% cotton

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KINESIO TAPING Theory and Application VATA Annual Meeting and Symposium 2009

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    1. KINESIO TAPING Theory and Application VATA Annual Meeting and Symposium 2009 Martha Godfrey, MS, VATL, ATC

    2. History Developed by Kenzo Kase, DC in the early 1970’s in Japan Use spread to other Asian countries and Europe Officially introduced to the USA in 1995

    3. Kinesio Tex Tape Properties Mimics elasticity of skin May stretch up to 40% of original length 100% cotton – wave pattern Latex free Acrylic-based adhesive – heat activated Water resistant Red absorbs sunlight, blue reflects it

    4. Mechanism Stimulates proprioceptors which respond to position, pressure and stretch Stimulates mechanoreceptors Facilitates lymphatic drainage by lifting skin to create an area of low pressure

    5. Benefits Decreases pain Decreases swelling Decreases muscle spasm Facilitates weak or atrophied muscles/tendons (chronic) Inhibits muscles/tendons to reduce spasm or stress (acute)

    6. Principles of Application Acute or overuse injuries – distal to proximal – 10-15% tension (paper off) Chronic injuries or disuse atrophy – proximal to distal – 25-50% tension Correction techniques – 50-100% tension Tape skin in an elongated position “I” and “Y” strips, fan is for lymphatic drainage When in doubt, less is best

    7. Today’s Techniques Lateral epicondylitis Low back strain Pes anserine facilitation with patellar tracking technique

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