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Kinesiology Tape 101: What Is K-Tape?

December 13, 2017

Kinesiology tape or K-tape is a stretchy cotton strip that helps support soft tissues. Learn more about how to use K-tape. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Sports Medicine
Tagged with: k tap, sports medicine
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