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Does Kinesiology Tape Actually Work?

You’ve seen the brightly-colored tape on the arms of tennis players, the legs of soccer players, the shoulders of beach-volleyball players and along the heels and calves of runners at your local half-marathon—but what is it and why are they wearing it? Kinesiology tape, or elastic therapeutic tape, is the hypoallergenic, latex-free and stretchy secret of athletes and fitness junkies.

Created by Japanese chiropractor Kenzo Kase, the tape is said to help stabilize muscles and joints, especially in those with chronic pain problems. When you put it on, the tape gently lifts the skin to supposedly help stimulate circulation, and the tension can be adjusted by the individual athlete. Unlike…

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Articles of Interest

Does Kinesio tape really work?

According to kinesiology and those who sell it, the tape can achieve a multitude of benefits, from improved blood flow to faster recovery. However, not all of these claims are supported by compelling evidence.

How Sports Sponsorships Allowed KT Tape To Turn Selling Kinesiology Tape Into A Multi-Million Dollar Business

As KT Tape’s business rapidly grows, its founders’ goal for their business may surprise you. Rather than rattling off goals of going public or selling the company, the first goal that Jenson lists when asked about the future of the company is educating the general public about how kinesiology tape and KT Tape’s products can make life easier for them. ”We really fundamentally believe that KT Tape will take its place alongside other sports medicine items in the medicine cabinet.

Kinesio Tape – does it work?

My final thoughts are this; there is minimal high quality research to support the use of kinesio tape and no evidence that I'm aware of that it improves performance. In time this evidence base may develop and provide more guidance.

Resources

Kinesiology Association

ASK is a charity, raising the awareness of Systematic Kinesiology and the great value Systematic Kinesiology has in preventative health care, for reducing pain and stress and for improving mental and physical health and well-being.

Kinesiology Connection

Kinesiology Connection is the leading Kinesiology Natural Medicine Centre and College in Melbourne, part of a Nationally Accredited Registered Training Organisation, and a fully accredited International ICPKP College for the International Diploma in Kinesiology.

Kinesiology Network

At Kinesiology Net you will find useful information about manual muscle testing kinesiology, addresses to schools, associations and journals, a muscle database, links to research-papers, and many www-links to other web sites about Applied Kinesiology and different Energy Kinesiology methods.

Awaken Kinesiology

Kerry Rowett is a holistic Kinesiologist who works with clients world-wide via Skype.

Clinical Kinesiology

This site is dedicated to the extensive research of Dr. Alan G. Beardall DC as well as the ongoing body of research of Alan's son Dr. Christopher G. Beardall DC L.Ac. It is our hope to provide resources on the subject of Clinical Kinesiology and perpetuate its knowledge to those who practice in the arts of holistic medicine via manuals, books, video files, webinars, seminars and animation technology.

International Association of Specialized Kinesiologists

IASK was founded in the USA in 1987 on the idea of creating a worldwide organisation for everybody working with the art of muscle testing / muscle monitoring. IASK is YOUR organisation.

International College of Applied Kinesiology

The ICAK is a non profit inter-professional organization dedicated to advance manual muscle testing as a system of diagnosis for evaluating areas of dysfunction within the body. The purpose of the ICAK is to promote research and the teaching of AK manual muscle testing.

Linda Belcher Healthcare

Holistic Health Treatments and Systematic Kinesiology Training.

Wellness Kinesiology

Dr. Topping is the world-renowned expert and founder of Wellness Kinesiology. He has taught workshops in 23 countries. He is an energy kinesiologist of international reputation, and teaches numerous classes.

American Kinesiology Association

The American Kinesiology Association promotes and enhances kinesiology as a unified field of study and advances its many applications. AKA does this by advocating for kinesiology at national and international levels as well as by supporting its member departments by providing resource materials and leadership and educational opportunities for university administrators in kinesiology.

Association of Systematic Kinesiology in Ireland

To help the public discover the great value of Systematic Kinesiology for the reduction of pain and stress, and enhancement of wellbeing;