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