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Kinesio Taping Method is a therapeutic tool utilized at Physical Therapy Doctors for a variety of conditions including orthopedic, neurologic, lymphatic and others for pain management, soft tissue injury, tissues and joints malalignment, oedema, and more. 

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Kinesio Taping theory is based on the neurophysiological mechanisms and the effect of mechanical stimuli on various systems in the body:

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• Central Nervous System (CNS): Kinesio Tape applied on the skin with varying degrees of stretch creates a mechanical stimulus and activates an afferent pathway to CNS.

• Skin: Kinesio Tex Tape applied on the skin with a low degree of stretch changes the density and the concentration of the tissue in the dermis and epidermis. This mechanical stimulus converted into electrical impulses is called mechanotransduction and can produce cell movement. Kinesio Tape produces pressure and stretch on the skin that may be able to stimulate mechanoreceptors. This stimulus interacts with CNS and modulates pain responses.

• Fascia: the application of Kinesio Tape changes the tension elements in tissues to encourage homeostasis. The tension imposed from the tape frees the fascia of any movement limitations through the movement of the skin relative to the target tissue.

• Lymphatic and Circulatory System: the application of Kinesio Tape facilitates the opening of microvalves due to a dynamic pressure variation due to alteration in skin density. This decompression activates lymphatics in the dermis and improves lymphatic flow. The end result is a tissue inflammation and swelling reduction.

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