Kinesio taping

Kinesiotape is a widely used taping procedure. It can be found in an athletic training bag, locker room and physical therapy clinic. The basic concept behind k-taping is striations in the tape are arranged either parallel or perpendicular to muscle fiber in order to promote or inhibit muscle activity respectively. K-tape also has an elasticity to it which allows for varying amounts a resistance to be placed through it. The combination of these two properties make k-taping a versatile tool. As a physical therapist, I use k-tape regularly. Most commonly I use it to help promote VMO activity. I've found one consistent problems with this tape: it simply does not stick. Even after rounding the edges as suggested, and using adhesive spray the tape lasts 12 hours at most.