Purpose of this study was to compare between the effects of kinesio tap and myofascial release of respiratory muscles on exercise induced asthma

seventy male athletic subjects with exercise induced asthma, their age ranged from 18-30 years old in this study , with group (A) mean age (21.03+3.6 years), and mean BMI values (27.6+.9 kg/m2) ,and group (B) mean age (21.9+3.8 years),and mean BMI values (27.8+1.3 kg/m2), and group (C) mean age(22+3.1 years), and mean BMI values (27.8+1.3 kg/m2).

Subjects were assigned randomly into tow study groups and one control group:Group(A) 30 subjects were treated by kinesio tap therapy 2sessions per week,Ground(B) 30 subjects were treated by myofascial release therapy 3 sessions per week ,Group (C) 10 subjects were not recieved treatment.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Seventy male athlete with ages ranging from 18 to 28 years old. Their Body Mass Index ranged from "18.5" to "24.9". They have the same level of good aerobic fitness, muscular strength and endurance, and flexibility according to tests results; running or jogging test, push up or sit up test, and sit-and-reach test respectively.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Pulmonary disorders.
2. Metabolic disorders (e.g. Diabetes Mellitus).
3. Coronary artery disorders .
4. Neurological disorders.
5. Recent musculoskeletal injuries.
6. Renal disorders.
7. Hepatic disorders.
8. Skin hypersensitive.
9. Smokers