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Kinesiology Tape My Foot... or Shoulder...or Head.

Authors :
CANALE, S. TERRY
Source :
AAOS Now. Nov2012, Vol. 6 Issue 11, p5-5. 1p. 2 Color Photographs.
Publication Year :
2012

Abstract

The article offers information on Kinesio tape, which is used by athletes. The tape was created by Japanese chiropractor Kenso Kase. It mentions that Kinesio taping works best in quads, shoulders and forearm. Researches claim that the tape supports joints and muscles and helps in pain relief. Physical therapist Darrell Gillespie highlights that the kinesiology tape motivates patients during rehabilitation program and leads to placebo effect.

Subjects

Subjects :
*KINESIOLOGY
*ANALGESIA
*MUSCLES

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
19356765
Volume :
6
Issue :
11
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
AAOS Now
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
86443691