Kinesio Tex Tape and Kinesio Taping methods were developed by a chiropractor from Japan named Dr Kenso Kase. Dr Kase was looking for ways of the body to heal traumatised soft tissue. Athletic tape provided support but did not provide the input to the body he was looking for. He began exploring materials that were elastic like skin and muscle. In 1973 Dr Kase developed the concept of Kinesio Taping and since then its use have been perfected to what it is today.
Kinesio taping concepts
Sensory Functions
Sensory stimuli to mechanical receptors
Deceases inflammation, decreases pressure in chemical receptors
Possibly activates spinal inhibitory system- through stimulation of the touch receptors
Muscle function
Improves muscle contraction of a weakened muscle
Reduces muscle fatigue
Reduces over extension and over contraction
Reduces cramping and possible injuries
Proprioceptive re-education
Lymphatic function
Improves blood and lymphatic circulation
Opens lymphatic drainage directly under skin
Reduces excess heat and chemical substances in tissue
Reduces inflammation
Reduces abnormal feeling and pain in skin, muscle and joints
