Med. praxi. 2013;10(1):35-37

Kinesio Taping techniques in neurology - anatomical aspects

Mgr. Radka Filipčíková, Ph.D.¹, RNDr. Marcela Bezdičková, Ph.D.¹, MUDr. Dalibor Pastucha, Ph.D., MBA², Dana Ripplová², MUDr. Martin Dobiáš³, Mgr. Zdeňka Blažková¹, MUDr. Alžběta Poprachová¹, Mgr. Renáta Váverková¹, RNDr. Jana Březinová, Ph.D.¹, doc. MUDr. Ivana Oborná, Ph.D.⁴, Lucie Krestová, Dis, PT, CMTI⁵, doc. MUDr. Stanislav Laichman, CSc.¹

¹ Ústav normální anatomie LF UP Olomouc

² Klinika tělovýchovného lékařství a kardiovaskulární rehabilitace FN a LF UP Olomouc

³ Ústav soudního lékařství a medicínského práva FN a LF UP Olomouc

⁴ Porodnicko-gynekologická klinika FN a LF UP Olomouc

⁵ L&L Centrum Tejpování – Medical Taping Concept, Příbor

Objective: The objective of the paper is to provide a clear description and explanation of Kinesio Taping in selected diagnoses, and also

introduce anatomical aspects of this very effective technique, and the possibilities of its application in the field of neurology to health

care professionals.

Methods: Kinesio Taping technique was developed in Japan in the 1970’s. Using hypoallergenic elastic tapes provides strengthening,

fixation or support for problematic areas. This article describes anatomical principles and schematic performance of Kinesio Tape in

intercostal and vertebral neuralgia.

Conclusion: Kinesio Tape technique using modern elastic tapes is proven to help in e. g. regulation of myotonus, activating a system

for pain reduction, improving the function of muscles or correcting muscular dysbalance. Functionality of tapes consists primarily in

increased circulation directly below the tape and subsequent increase in metabolism, so correct and anatomically precise placement of

Kinesio Tape is therefore absolutely essential.

Keywords: Kinezio Tape, proprioception, intercostal, vertebral, neuralgia

Published: January 15, 2013  Show citation