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Strips of elastic tape are placed over muscles that are injured or strained. The tape is meant to support the muscles, improve blood flow, reduce injury, and improve performance. Dr. Kenzo Kase has apparently been developing Kinesio tape since the mid 1970's. So he has had over 30 years to conduct research and convince the medical community that the above claims have merit.

In the case of sports injuries, bracing and wrapping the injured limb or joint is often helpful. It can provide support and take some strain off the injured muscle, ligament, or joint. Wrapping may also provide some heat that is helpful for sore or tight muscles.
However, there has been very little research into Kinesio taping. The Kinesio website contains a list of research - mostly small pilot studies of dubious design and outcomes, and small case series. There is little well designed research substantiating any of the claims made for this product and technique.




Any physical therapist who is using this tehnique ?

I've seen lots of sporters with those tapes on their bodies during the Olympics. I've recently also seen some football players (that's soccer for the yanks) with it.

I found this video on Youtube, so if anybody is interesed how to apply it...

 

I was also wondering why are there 2 types of color?