Kinesio taping is not the only type of taping available. The most common is using white athletic tape to stabilize an area. This method has no therapeutic value, it is simply used to provide support for a weak or injured area.
The McConnell taping method is used to brace areas that can benefit from retraining movement patterns. The process uses a rigid cotton mesh tape to treat shoulder subluxation, hip impingement, patellofemoral syndrome, and other health conditions.

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