human T-lymphotropic virus (HTLV) either of two related species of retroviruses that have an affinity for the helper cell type of T lymphocytes. HTLV-1 causes chronic infection and is associated with adult T-cell leukemia and a type of myelopathy.
The tape has a texture and elasticity similar to skin. When applied, it microscopically lifts the skin. This is thought to increase blood and lymph flow in the area, increasing circulation and reducing pain. The tape's stretch properties can be used to assist in relaxing overused muscles and stabilizing joints. claims and reality To date, minimal research has been done regarding the effects of taping, especially on athletes, and few of the studies have looked at conditions relevant to runners.
Able to feed tape lengths from 2 inches to 51 inches, the Y-Z-Cut 5 has durable all steel construction, is easy to load, requires no operator training and has a large 7 1/2 inch tape roll capacity. * Semi-Automatic Definite Length Tape Dispenser for hard to cut tapes. * Works on heavy tapes such as duct tape, vinyl tapes, filament tapes, carpet tapes and double coated tapes. * Feeds both random and pre-determined lengths of tape. * Can cut tapes from 2 inch to 51 inches long.