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Rehabilitation and Therapy

Claremont Colleges

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2014

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The Efficacy Of Long-Term Kinesio Tape On Grip Strength In A Healthy Population, Neel Kotrappa Jan 2014

The Efficacy Of Long-Term Kinesio Tape On Grip Strength In A Healthy Population, Neel Kotrappa

CMC Senior Theses

Kinesio® Tape was invented in 1973, and since has been used in various clinical and therapy settings to prevent and heal a multitude of physical conditions. Kinesio® Tape is a 100% cotton-based elastic tape that when applied to the skin pulls the skin upwards and creates more space by lifting the fascia and soft tissue, thus increasing blood flow and decreasing edema. The tape was also purported to facilitate the strengthening of weakened muscles through neuromuscular facilitation. The objective behind this study was to determine the long-term effects of applied forearm Kinesio® Tape on maximal grip strength when paired with …