Transcript Kinesiotape - Hanover Family Practice Associates, LLC

Kinesiotape
Kinesiotape was developed 25 years ago by Dr. Kenzo Kase of
Japan. He developed a tape with the goals of reducing joint
problems, improving circulation, and reducing pain. He
named his tape “Kinesiotape”, and developed specific taping
protocols, for joint and muscle injuries. Kinesiotape has the
elasticity of skin allowing it to move with a person, through
their daily lives. The proper application of this tape may help
the body recruit specific muscles, aid in pain reduction,
improve circulation, reduce healing time, and help prevent
injury. There are many different ways to apply the tape to
achieve those specific goals. The far left picture below
demonstrates taping for swelling or may also be used for
bruising it is known as the basket weave. The far right picture
is for quad facilitation and patellar space correction, this
would be used to improve knee pain and is the base of a
taping used for knee stability.
Kristin Leese, PTA, at Hanover Family Practice is certified in
Kinesiotape application. To learn more about the service,
she may be consulted at 717-633-5075.
http://www.kinesiotaping.com/global/corporation/about.html