Taping needs not to be passive if you use elastic taping material, which
supports the movement the patient makes. We use kinesiotape (140%
Stretchable): take a look at: http://www.kinesiotaping.com for supportive
but not restrictive Taping.
Greetings from Switzerland,
Marco
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Sent: Monday, February 26, 2001 5:16 PM
Subject: Re: taping ---facial paralysis?
> Dear Dr Sood,
> I would prefer asking the patient to perform hourly exercises trying to
get
> a movement and assisting with his hand. I do not like the passive aspect
of
> taping. Obviously, with my suggestion we need a good patient's
cooperation.
> Best regards. AMVNewman
>
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