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What can the kinesio tape do

When Dr. Kenzo Kase invented the kinesio tape and the kinesio taping method in 1973, he has all the principles of kinesiology in mind. Other taping methods or techniques does not really conform to kinesiology's principles so Dr. Kase strived to overcome this and was eventually able to develop the revolutionary kinesio tape.
What can the kinesio tape do? What's so special about it?
The kinesio tape in first aid kit is now really popular among a lot of people, especially athletes, both professional and amateur, since they are the ones always prone to muscular injuries. They greatly appreciate the unique sports tape that they are able to get from it which they can never get from traditional taping methods. For one, the kinesio tape is ideal to use because it promotes movement and not inhibits it, unlike traditional ones which inhibits movement and is slightly uncomfortable since it does not promote circulation. The kinesio tape is also very economical since it can be used up to 5 days without needing to have it changed and a standard roll can be used up to ten (10) applications. It is also more practical to use since it is water-resistant, has almost the same consistency as that of normal human skin, is made of one hundred percent cotton, and Is latex-free. Not only that, it is heat-sensitive and acrylic-adhesive. It is also elastic, and can expand up to about 30-40 percent of its actual size.
The kinesio tape comes in different shapes to be able to cover different areas since the principle behind it recognizes the differences in the types of injuries and the areas affected. There are seminars, books, and DVDs about the kinesio taping method that discusses thoroughly the different shapes and the best places to apply them on.
The kinesio tape has changed the way people perceive taping methods to be. As long as it is existing, it will surely make muscular injuries seem like a walk In the park.