Regression Model for the Constant Elongation Percentage in Kinesio Taping^Ⓡ

Abstract

[Purpose] In the Kinesio Taping® (KT) method, no objective method has been established to measure the length of tape to be cut based on the elongation percentage. Therefore, a method using a simple regression model was devised and verified. [Participants and Methods] Two types of KT were cut in the range of 10 to 50 cm. The six single regression models used to calculate the length of KT to be cut with the release paper attached were created based on elongation data and the required elongation percentage. [Results] All simple regression models were 100% predictive. [Conclusion] The six simple regression models controlling for elongation percentage proved to be a useful method.