Elastic therapeutic tape has several theoretical benefits. One of them is to correct the alignment of weak muscles and promote joint movement due to the recoil quality of the tape. In addition, the tape is said to lift the skin, increase the space beneath it, and increase blood flow and lymph circulation (swelling). The increase in interstitial space is said to lead to reduced pressure on the body's nociceptors, which detect pain and stimulate mechanoreceptors, improving overall joint sensation.