Purpose of tape
- can be used to reduce swelling and enhance lymphatic flow by enhancing circulation
- can be used to unload and support muscles to reduce pain and allow greater ease of movement
- will allow return to function, ADLs and sports earlier
- use to facilitate weak muscles,
- add proprioceptive and tatcile input to muscles
McConnell taping
- ## structurally supportive and uses a tape that is rigid, highly adhesive and can be worn for up to 18 hrs
Kinesio Taping acute Phase
–Swelling
- best treated with “fingers”
- no tension is applied to the tape
- the skin is stretched first before the application of the tape
Kinesiotape
- can be used with peds and geriatric
- LATEX free
- Heat sensitive
Kinesio taping chronic conditions
- kinesio taping applied with tension on the tape
- tape is applied from origin to insertion
- McConnell tape can be used for firmer support
skin preparation
- clean the skin so it is free from oils
- shave the area of there is excess hair
- if skin is very dry and flaky, a very light moisturizer may be needed prior to taping
Tape application
- Rub the tape after application to activate the adhesive
- apply the tape 30 minutes prior to activity
- a tape adherent such as “tough skin” can be used prior to taping if profuse sweating is anticipated
tape tension
- anchors 0% because they are meant to disperse the energy
- >50% are for corrective techniques only
tape removal
-tape should be removed immediately if there are signs of irritation
- excessive tension on the tape may cause irritation
- tape should be rolled off never pulled
- tapes should be worn:
- – 1-2 days fro MConnell
- – 3-5 for kinesio
Reminder look at pictures of taping fro different joints
Look Through CASE STUDIES
Acute conditions no swelling but acute muscle strain 2 options
- Option 1: better for highly inflamed muscles support over length of muscle “ O to I” , stretch skin not tape, allow the recoil of the tape to unload the muscle
- option 2: better for resolving inflammation. gentle unloading of muscles. in extremities, pull tape upward regardless of O and I, amt of stretch LOW, dictated by pain and tolerance of tape not skin. if unable to tolerate choose option 1
Acute conditions no swelling but small local area of pain
- Trigger points, tendonitis, bursitis
- star with epicenter over painful area
- position with area supported on pillows pain free
- stretch mid positions of tape only, amt of stretch low, dictated by pain and tolerance to tape
Acute conditions no swelling but nerve root pain
- unload with spirals or along whole length of nerve, amt of stretch low, dictated by pain and tolerance to tape
Subacute conditions:
- Unload whole muscle or nerve root for pain 2 options
- option 1: unloading of muscles. in extremities, pull tape upward regardless of O and I, amt of stretch dictated by pain and tolerance to tape, MEDIUM to HIGH tension
- option 2: stretch tape not skin pulling O to I along length of muslce or nerve
Subacute conditions:
- small local area of pain
- trigger points, tendonitis, bursitis.
- star with epicenter over painful area
- position with area supported on pillows pain free
- stretch mid potions of tape only, amt of stretch medium to high, dictated by pain and tolerance to tape
Subacute and chronic conditions:
Faciliate a weak muscle 2 options
- option 1: pull along length of muscle, O to I, stretch tape not skin, MEDIUM to HIGH tension
- option 2: Pull tape upward regardless of O and I, amt of stretch dictated by pain and tolerance to tape, MEDIUM to HIGH tension
Subacute and chronic conditions:
- Inhibit a hypertonic muscle 2 option
- option 1: tape over length of muscle “I to O” stretch skin not tape allow the recoil of the tape to unload the muscle
- option 2: unload with McConnell tape in triangle, bod, or strap over hypertonic area
Subacute and chronic conditions:
postural control and re-positioning
- strap with McConnell tape.
- position area in correct position
- hard pull to strap area down in desired position
Stability and unloading
- strap Mcconnell tape in “X” or overlapping lines- vertical or horizontal over unstable area
