APPLICATION GUIDE
What is the Kinesio® Taping Method? With Kinesio Tape Almost 40 years ago, Dr. Kenzo Kase dreamed of a way to extend the benefits of his chiropractic treatments so that his patients would experience longer lasting relief. His idea to use tape to mimic the effect of human hands became the basis of The Kinesio® Taping Method, and launched a revolutionary way to treat discomfort.
Instructions Tape Removal • Assistance is recommended to apply applications. • Ensure skin is clean, dry and free of any oils and lotions before application. • It is normal for wrinkles to appear in the tape when it is applied to the skin and the muscles are relaxed. • Use the 2-inch square guides on the back of the tape to help measure the length of the tape strip and make correct cuts.
Ankle Sprain Achilles Tendonitis Designed to support the achilles tendon and calf muscle injuries due to overuse and repetitive stress commonly seen in runners. 1 2 Directions: 1. Measure and cut 1 I Strip from the back of the heel to the middle of the calf muscle. Remove a small section of paper backing from the end of the Strip and place the anchor of the Strip at the back of the heel with no tension. 2.
Shin Splints Shoulder Support Designed to support shoulder muscles and common shoulder injuries such as rotator cuff. 1 2 Directions: 1. Measure and Cut 1 Y Strip from just above the shoulder to below the belly of the deltoid muscle. Remove a small section of paper backing from the end of the Strip and place the anchor of the Strip above the shoulder with no tension. 2. Move the arm in front of the body and without stretching the tape, apply the back tail along the back of the shoulder.
Neck Back Designed to support over-stretched back muscles and support lower back injuries. 1 Directions: 1. Cut an approximate 12-inch “I” strip of tape. Place the anchor above the lowest part of the back on one side of the spine. Bend forward to stretch the back muscles and begin removing tape backing. Without stretching the tape, extend the strip up and alongside the spine. Once applied in the correct place, it is important to rub the tape to activate the adhesive. 2.
Knee Wrist Designed for runner’s knee, providing knee and patella support. 1 2 Directions: 1. Cut an approximate 12-inch “I” strip of tape. Remove a small section of the backing paper from the anchor of the strip. With the knee bent to 90º, place the anchor of the tape strip mid-thigh approximately 4-5” above the knee joint. 2. Without stretching the tape, begin removing the paper backing while applying the tape strip over the center of the knee joint and ending approximately 2-3” below the joint. 3.
Foot IT Band Designed for plantar and arch problems, providing foot and arch support. 1 2 Directions: 1. Measure a strip of tape that is long enough to extend from the back of the heel to just before the toes then cut it into a “fan cut”. 4. Repeat this process for the remaining tails so that the tape tails are spread evenly across the bottom of the foot. Rub each tape tail.
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