Kinesiotape has been used since the 1970s for sporting injuries - you may have seen Olympians, professional tennis palyers and cyclists among the many sportsmen with colourful tape adorning shoulders, knees and ankles. At the Neurological Rehabilitation Group we have been using Kinesio tape for 4 years to assist in managing changes in muscle activity, swelling and pain.

Two of our staff have just taken part in a training weekend with the Kinesiotaping Association. We found it really good to upgrade our skills and learn the most up to date techniques.

Some of the instances where Kinesio