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SM Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Kinesiotaping: Fact or Myth? A Personal Opinion Review

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Received: 28-Jun-2017

Accepted: 14-Jul-2017

Published: 17-Jul-2017

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Ismail Saracoglu* 

Division of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Dumlupinar University, Turkey

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Ismail Saracoglu, Division of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Dumlupinar University, 43100, Kutahya, Turkey, Tel: +905058414662; Email: ismail.saracoglu@dpu.edu.tr

Keywords

Kinesiotaping; Kinesiology tape; Kinaesthetic tape; Elastic taping

Abstract

Kinesiotaping is a brand of kinaesthetic tape whose material is latex free and quick drying tape so that it mimics the qualities of human skin through its thickness and flexibility. It has become increasingly popular among both patients and sportsman. In this personal opinion review it is aimed to discuss kinesiotaping and its effectiveness regarding the current literature.

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Saracoglu I. Kinesiotaping: Fact or Myth? A Personal Opinion Review. SM Phys Med Rehabil. 2017; 1(1): 1001