| abstract |
Elastic therapeutic tapes are provided which are adapted for adhesive application to the external skin of a mammal, which include an elongated fibrous layer; a pressure sensitive adhesive layer disposed on a first surface of said elongated fibrous layer; and at least a first therapeutic material disposed in or on said therapeutic tape; whereby when said tape is applied in a stretched form to said external skin, a portion of the external skin below said tape is gently lifted and the therapeutic effects of said therapeutic material, the material itself, or both, are applied to at least a portion of the gently lifted skin to allow the effects of said therapeutic material to penetrate the skin and enter the blood stream of said mammal. Therapeutic materials include wireless and stretchable heating elements, electrodes for delivering TENS therapy and/or EMS therapy, transdermal actives, endothermic compounds, and cannabinoids, for example. |