![]() Once the tape is fully applied, then it should appear to be wrapping the leg like a vine. The athlete will rub in the last section. The athlete will then rub in the tape as they progressively peel off the backing to ensure it’s fully gripping the skin.Īfter the slack of the tape has been placed, the athlete will then finish with the last anchor falling on the hip bone. Next, rub the anchor on, and continue peeling the tape and placing it on the body with a 20-50% stretch, so it falls on a diagonal pattern towards the outside of the leg. Once an athlete has the appropriate tape length, then they’ll create a two-inch anchor, and place the tape on the inside of the knee, so the slack is angled wrapping upwards toward the outside of the leg. An athlete will then cut the edges of the tape, so they don’t get caught on clothes. To begin, an athlete will measure out a strip of tape to span from the inside of the knee, to the outside of the leg, then end on the PSIS, or hip bone. It’s important to understand when to use each method for knee taping success. The two methods below will facilitate different training adaptations and purposes. Outside of the Knee (Bony Landmark to the Lateral Side of Patella).Inside of the Knee (Bony Landmark to the Medial Side of Patella).Below are a few of the landmarks we’ll cover in our knee taping techniques. For those who find their knees lacking stability, then taping around the patella can assist with support. Potentially, tape can help cue the body to remember things like, “keep the knees out, or over the toes ” during various exercises. A tape’s light stretch and tension on the skin can assist with proprioceptive stimulation. If you experience any sharp pain while exercising, discontinue movements immediately.Īs mentioned above, there are a few important reasons to tape a knee. It’s always a good idea to consult with a medical professional or trainer before attempting any new training methodology. The information in this article and video is not meant to prevent or cure any disease or injury. Note: All motions shown are for informational purposes only. Check out the video below that covers two simple techniques with their detailed descriptions below. To assist us with two different taping techniques, we reached out to Joe Gambino, PT, DPT, and CSCS at Perfect Stride, New York City. ![]() The knee tends to be a trouble area for a lot of athletes, and there are multiple reasons and methods to tape it. Will tape compensate for a serious knee injury? No, but for an athlete who has trouble with proper knee tracking, or knee knocking (knees caving in), then they may find use in one of the knee taping strategies below. ![]() Kinesiology taping the knee is useful for the athlete who’s lacking full joint stability and proper movement patterning.
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