Coatia Player Using Kinesio Tape on his knee in the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
Neal Maddox
Neal Maddox at the CrossFit Games using Kinesiology Tape.
Derrick Rose weaing Kinseo Tape
In November 2013, the NBA reversed course and now allow players to wear Kinesio Tape on an experimental basis.
“After a discussion today with Jerry Stackhouse, representing the union, we have decided to allow kinesio tape on an experimental basis so that we can take a fresh look at the possible benefits it might bring to our players,” NBA spokesman Tim Frank said.
Source: USA Today
Volleyball Player Kerri Walsh
Ms. Walsh was sporting a new type of athletic tape called Kinesio, touted by physical therapists as a better way to relieve pain and promote healing of injured muscles.
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