Kinesiology tape may provide support, reduce pain and swelling, and have other benefits. Some people use it to treat injuries and improve performance. Share on Pinterest Today, there are more than 50 ...

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Created by chiropractor Kenso Kase, DC, in the 1970s, kinesiology tape is a cotton-based tape used for performance and rehabilitation purposes, according to the International Journal of Sports ...

For years, I’ve viewed kinesiology tape—those brightly colored stripes you see on the legs and shoulders of athletes—as nothing more than snake oil, something people used for show without any real ...