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With a correct diagnosis of ligament injury, traditional taping using zinc oxide tape to reduce movement of the ligament is an effective way to speed up recovery from a joint strain - whether or not it is sports related or from general living. Note that there is no good evidence that Kinesio-taping offers benefit as it is elastic in nature - the opposite of what is required in the early stages of healing.