K- TAPING The Effects Of Additional Kinesio Taping Over Exercise INTRODUCTION Taping is now recognized as a skill that is essential for all those involved in the treatment and rehabilitation of injuries. It is widely used not only for sports injuries but also for many other conditions such as muscle imbalance, unstable joints, and impaired neural control. During treatment and rehabilitation, taping aids the healing process by supporting and protecting the injured structures from further injury or stress, thus reducing the need for prolonged treatment and time off work. NOTE : The water-resistant and breathing properties of the K-Tape allow long wearability and a high level of comfort. ROLE OF TAPING Initially, the tape is applied to protect the injured structure during the treatment and rehabilitation program: • to hold dressings and pads in place • to compress recent injury, thus reducing bleeding and swelling • to protect from further injury by supporting ligaments, tendon...
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