Athletic taping is used by physical therapists and athletic trainers. It is a procedure that uses Kinesio, Dynamic or other brands of sports tape to help maintain a stable position of bones and muscles during athletic activity. The tape is applied directly to the patient’s skin to physically keep the muscles and bones at a certain position to help reduce pain and aid in recovery without restricting range of motion. Taping also provides extended soft tissue manipulation to prolong the benefits of the manual therapy techniques provided by your physical therapist.