The Kinesio Taping Association International is a global organization of medical professionals dedicated to the treatment of patients and athletes utilizing the Kinesio Taping Method, which was founded by Kenzo Kase, DC. KTAI supports research, promotes the education of allied health professionals, furthers the assessment and treatment of musculoskeletal neurological, and lymphoedema disorders with the incorporation of body conditioning specific to the Kinesio Taping Method. In order to facilitate the sharing of research and development of applications for the method, the Kinesio Taping Association was first formally constituted in Japan starting in 1984. This gave practitioners a convenient way to share results and ideas. KTAI members have been gathering for research Symposiums since 1985.