Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD), previously known as “clumsy child syndrome,” is a diagnosis given to children who display a delay in motor coordination which affects their ability to perform daily tasks. This diagnosis is thought to affect up to 5-8% of school aged children and is more common in young boys. DCD is also often seen in conjunction with other disorders such as learning disabilities, pre-maturity, and attention-deficit disorder. As many as 41% of childr

Kinesiotape was invented and developed by Dr. Kenzo Kase from Japan in 1973. Dr. Kase wanted to create something that would hold and maintain the correct alignment of the body part for continuous time after individuals left their physical therapy treatment. He developed a taping technique that would let the individual move freely while allowing the skin to breathe. Kinesiotape is a soft thin tape with a thickness similar to the top layer of skin. When applied properly, it is