Kinesio taping was invented by Dr. Kenzo Kase in 1973. It is an elastic patch without any medicine and it is applied in different ways for different effects.
Kinesio taping is used to:
- Reduce inflammation;
- Improve lymphatic circulation;
- Reduce myofascial tensions;
- Reduce muscular tensions;
- Support muscles;
- Improve joint stability;
- Preserve joint corrections;
- Normalize the neuromuscular function;
- Increase joint space;
Kinesio taping is very helpful to the osteopath because contributes to maintaining the manual effect longer. The tape is waterproof and can be kept on for 3-4 days.