Kinesiology tape, often referred to as Kinesio Tape or KT, is a comfortable, lightweight and flexible adhesive tape that may be applied to joints, muscles, ligaments, and tendons in order to normalize muscle tone, decrease pain and inflammation, and increase range of motion, circulation, and lymph transport.

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Here at ProActive we do not subscribe to a “no pain, no gain” philosophy when it comes to exercise. Exercise should be fun and more importantly, no one method is right for everyone. One of our favorite pieces of rehab equipment at ProActive is our rebounder. We use it for throwing programs, balance training, and return to running programs. But, it can also be used at home as an exercise method. In order to help astronauts returning from space, NASA did a study on reconditioning exercise. Here are some of the potential benefits when compared to treadmill training.

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