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Kinesio Taping: What Every Practitioner Should Know

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1.  The theory of why therapeutic taping works for pain and lymphatic drainage is... It microscopically lifts the skin. It stretches the skin over a joint. It cups the joint and maintains the position. None of the above

2.  The I Strip is best used for... Muscles that cross two joints Pain and to decompress tissue Acute injuries or elongated muscles Open wounds

3.  The Donut Cut is best used for... Muscles that cross two joints Pain and to decompress tissue Acute injuries or elongated muscles Open wounds

4.  What is an indication for using Kinesio tape? Improves fluid circulation Neuromuscular re-education Prevents injury or the progression of an injury All of the above

5.  Which of the following is NOT a contraindication of Kinesio taping? Cancer Cellulitis Inflammation DVT