The emerging strategy of fascia unloading, defined as reducing tension in the interconnected fascia layers in response to the mechanical load applied to the tissue during movement, 1 has recently gained popularity as a potential method for enhancing injury r e h a b i l i t a t i o n a n d promoting muscular performance. Kinesio Taping (KT) is a therapeutic procedure that is believed to facilitate fascial unloading. The practice gained international exposure at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games, where athletes from various sports (i.e., track and field, cycling, tennis, and badminton) wore kinesiotape (Figure 1). More recently, sports commentators have noted the use of KT by cyclists competing in the 2010 Tour de France and the 2011 Asian Football Confederation Cup in Qatar. Although KT is commonly used by elite athletes, the mechanism by which this technique alters fascial structures remains speculative. The purpose of this report is to

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