[pct-l] Shin splints and Kinesiotape

[Matt Impey]

On Jun 22, 2012, at 10:50 AM, Eric Lee wrote:

> Matt wrote:
>>
> I am carrying Kinesiotape with me and while I do not have a particular
> condition that I am worried about, I do think that it is the best  
> general
> purpose first aid tape around. The best part about it is that it is
> extremely stretchy so I can tape an ankle or finger and the shape of  
> the
> tape will conform to my body.
>>
>
> I agree that it's very useful tape.  I strongly suspect that some of  
> the
> "therapeutic" techniques for which the tape is used strays into
> pseudo-science, but the tape itself is great stuff.
>
> Eric
>

I'm no expert, but I would have to agree that most likely the stuff  
isn't magic. However sometimes the placebo can be a good cure,  
especially in the backcountry where the real cure might be far far away.