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In 1999 I first learned about Kinesio Taping. At the time I attended a Kinesio Taping course in Portugal. Since then much has changed and the method has developed into a very complete method of treatment: The Medical Taping Concept.

The Medical Taping Concept supports my mechanical thinking perfectly. Although it is likely that the result of the tape used is due to proprioceptive stimulation of the skin, dermis and/or fascia, which better controls and/or triggers the movement.

Because of the elasticity of the tape one can easily continue to move functionally after application, which is a great advantage compared to non elastic conservative tape. Also as a manual therapist I encounter my limitations, certainly if it concerns muscle and fascia related problems, such as hypertonia, pain and stiffness. Of course, we physiotherapists have our treatment methods for it. But I feel that the Medical Taping Concept should not be omitted, as muscle problems can be treated extremely well with it. The effect of the tape on the muscle and/or fascia will have to be found not only in proprioceptive stimulation but also in better blood circulation and lymph drainage. Through this, better conditions are created to integrate remedial therapy more pleasantly and quickly. Because of its positive effect Medical Taping, in many cases, will be an alternative to a time consuming therapy like massage. Of course, the taping method does not replace, however it adds a very effective therapeutic way of treatment.