What are the Benefits?
Kinesio tape, as it's often called, got its name because it is used to aid muscle movement. It's a thin, flexible tape that is meant to relieve pain, reduce swelling and inflammation, and provide support to joints and muscles. K-tape was originally developed as a way to enhance athletic performance.
Kinesio Tape
Kinesiology is referred to as the study of movement. Because it is used to facilitate muscular movement, kinesio tape—as it is frequently known—got its name. It is a thin, flexible tape that is designed to support muscles and joints while also reducing swelling and inflammation.
What Is It?
Kinesio Tape, also called Kinesio Tex Tape, is the original elastic adhesive tape developed by Dr. Kenzo Kase in the early 1970s. Kinesio Tape is safe enough for a baby’s sensitive skin, and gentle enough for aging individuals, flexible enough for rehabilitation, durable enough to support working muscle, joint or ligament and strong enough for athletes at any level.