In the 1970s, Dr. Kenzo Kase was searching

在西元 1970 年代，加瀨建造博士在尋找

for a way to help the body's natural healing process and prolong the

一個方法輔助身體的自然療癒過程

benefits of his treatment after his patients left his clinic.

並且他的病人離開診所後能延續療程的益處

He then developed the Kinesio Taping Method along with his specially designed tool

然後他就開發了肌能系貼紮方法，搭配他特別設計的工具

Kinesio Tex Tape. Kinesio Tape is the original elastic adhesive tape.

肌能系貼布。肌能系貼布是獨創的彈性黏著貼布

When applied with the rehabilitative taping technique, the Kinesio Taping Method, it

當運用在復健貼紮技術上，肌能系貼紮方法

provides support and stability to muscles and joints without restricting

提供支撐與穩定肌肉及關節，但不會過度限制

the body's range of motion. The buildup of lymphatic and other bodily fluids can

身體的活動範圍。體內的淋巴與其他體內液體

cause discomfort and inflammation. Kinesio Tape alleviates discomfort and

可能引起不適感與發炎。肌能系貼布可以減輕不適感

helps fluid drainage by microscopically lifting the skin. This lifting effect

以及透過些微提升皮膚組織空間來幫助體液流動。這個提升的效果

reduces pressure and inflammation and allows for fluids to flow in and out of the Kinesio Taping area.

減少壓力與發炎，並使得體液能在肌能系貼紮範圍內順暢流動

Because of its popularity with Olympic and professional

因為肌能系貼布在奧運會與專業運動員中十分受歡迎

athletes many people think could only be used for sports.

許多人覺得只能用在運動方面

Kinesio Tape along with the Kinesio Taping Method can be used to treat

肌能系貼布與肌能系貼紮方法可以用來治療

ailments from pediatrics to senior citizens and everyone else in between.

從小兒疾病到年長者以及這之間各個年齡層

Kinesio Tape today is used in hospitals, clinics and athletic training rooms but

現今肌能系貼布在醫院、診所與運動訓練空間都有使用

you'll also find it on your local handyman, the new mom and your yoga

但你也會在做雜工的人身上、新手媽媽以及你的瑜珈講師身上看到

instructor. Kinesio Tape is a perfect fit for work,

肌能系貼布非常適合用在勞動中

for life as well as for play.

生活中以及玩樂中