This project was divided into two distinct phases. The purpose of Phase I was to determine differences in the rheological, or time-dependent, properties between three athletic tapes, each designed for a different purpose, using mechanical tests. The purpose of Phase II was to attempt to correlate these time-dependent mechanical parameters with exercise-induced changes in kinematic properties of the taped ankle using gait testing. The mechanical tests performed in this study were successful in distinguishing between time-dependent parameters of three existing tapes. The results of these tests can now be used as benchmarks with which to compare the results of future mechanical tests of athletic tape. The dynamic gait tests have been useful in identifying peak dorsi-/plantarflexion range of motion as a target parameter for correlation with the time-dependent mechanical parameters. Gait testing will be continued to test more subjects and to include the other tapes.