摘要
The Kinesio tape was originally developed by Dr. Kenzo Kase, a Japanese chiropractor, which was used for pain of joint and muscle, the elastic tape is capable of stretching up to 130-140% of its resting static length ensuring free mobility of the applied muscle or joint. It is claimed that Kinesio tape supports injured muscles and joints and helps relieve pain by lifting the skin and allowing improved blood and lymph flow. Therefore, Kinesio Taping has become a very popular treatment for several health conditions over the last decade. Nowadays, lymphatic drainage is a new function of Kinesio taping in the field of physical therapy. This article explores the application of Kinesio tape in breast cancer-related lymphedema in order to provide a new treatment for patients with lymphedema after breast cancer surgery.
