Thursday 5 May 2011

The use of Kinesio Taping for Musculoskeletal Injuries

05:53
Kinesio taping is a technique I use in my clinic that has been given a lot of attention in the press throughout 2010. 

Kinesiology taping was first made popular at the Beijing Olympics in 2008. The technique has been developed by Dr Kenzo Kase over the past 25 year, and can now be seen in most sports including football and rugby to name but a few.

Kinesio taping gives support and stability to your joint and muscles without affecting circulation and range of motion. It is also used for preventive maintenance, oedema (swelling) and pain management. Kinesio taping exhibits its efficacy through the activation of neurological and circulatory systems. This is based on the theory that muscles not only contribute to movement, but also control of circulation of venous and lymph flow, body temperature, etc. Therefore, if muscles fail functionally, this may manifest as a wide range of symptoms.

Kinesio tape is applied over muscles to reduce pain and inflammation, relax over used muscles, and to support muscles in movement on a 24hr/day basis. It is a non-restrictive type of taping that allows for full range of motion. It is not a fixation tape like most traditional tapes, nor does it obstruct the flow of fluid.

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