Kinesiology Taping in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: Effects on Performance, Gait Characteristics, and Energy Consumption

Kinesiology taping (KT) which was developed by Dr. Kenzo Kase, is a new application of elastic and adhesive taping. KT is applied by specialized physiotherapists and physicians. This type of taping is a very frequently used technique to accelerate recovery after musculoskeletal injuries. Also, this technique is usually used as an alternative to athletic taping to support fascias, muscles, and joints for many purpose such as positioning, inhibition, and fascilitation