Kinesio Taping and Pediatric Neurological Impairment

Case Study Full Name: Kinesio Taping® with Aqua-Therapy for Pediatric Disability involving Neurological Impairment By: Kayoko Maruko, Director of Potential Development Support Center, Hokkaido Japan   Summary: In practice of treating pediatric neurological patients, Kayoko often uses aqua-therapy as a primary tool of protocol for the various impairments. There are about 60 patients that he treats at the center who range in age from 2 months to 19 years old. After looking at the various aspects in the use of aqua-therapy, the value of using Kinesio Taping® becomes apparent to the practitioner.  In this article, he will discuss and share some of his neurological patient case findings, which will demonstrate the success that can be achieved when using Kinesio Taping® as an adjunct for aqua-therapy protocols