Kinesiotaping is the application of special adhesive tapes on the skin in specific dir and with specific tensions on the skin. Using tensile force on the skin and subcut has a beneficial effect on the local blood and lymphatic circulation. Kinesiotaping a stimulating effect on the muscle. Taping can also alternatively be used stronger to protect the joint by reducing its capacity to move.
Kinesiotaping is used on muscles that require stimulation to contract more effect and also on areas which suffer from subcutaneous abnormal circulation.