Medex Lab Kinetics Sports Therapeutic tape: Great for all different Types of Kinesiology Taping Method Kinesiology taping (KT) is a therapeutic tool and has become increasingly popular within the sporting arena. Taping has been used for a long time for the prevention and treatment of sporting injuries Tape can be applied in hundreds of ways and has the ability to re-educate the neuromuscular system, reduce pain and inflammation, optimize performance, prevent injury and promote good circulation and healing, and assist in returning the body to homeostasis. The Kinesiology Taping Method is a definitive rehabilitative taping technique that is designed to facilitate the bodys natural healing process while providing support and stability to muscles and joints without restricting the bodys range of motion as well as providing extended soft tissue manipulation to prolong the benefits of manual therapy Apply un-stretched over manually stretched skin above the injured muscle. This type of application will cause the skin to form convolutions which lift the skin. These convolutions encourage regeneration of injured tissue by increasing interstitial space and alleviating interstitial pressures which occur from swelling post injury. Alleviate pain and improve the healing in soft tissues while providing supprt. KT can be applied in the shape of a 'Y', 'I', 'X', 'Fan', 'Web' or 'Donut'. The shape selection depends on the the size of the affected muscle and the result you are trying to achieve.