Kinesiology Tape - Physio Rehab Group

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Kinesiology Tape (Kinesio -Tape / K-Tape Tape) Thanks for purchasing our sports strapping tape.

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There are basic principles with Kinesio Taping but as with many things there are many ways to skin a cat. Lots of “experts” do it differently. You can trawl the interweb to find out more we have done this for you. you Check out our web page http://physiorehabgroup.co.nz/patient-info/usefulhttp://physiorehabgroup.co.nz/patient websites-for-patients/strapping-videos-rigid-kinesio kinesio-tape for some excellent resources.

It is relatively easy to apply & generally takes 3 or 4 times to get comfortable with taping before you’ll be taping like the pro’s. Here are a few tips that will help: 1. Make sure the skin is clean and dry, free from lotions/oils (suntan lotion, skin conditioner, topical treatments, etc). We’ve even found that some bath soaps have moisturizers sturizers in them that leave a residue behind. 2. 3NS Text Kinesio Tape(& most other K-Tape Tape brands in NZ) you need to cut the corners off on an angle (just a little - 0.5cm) 3. If applying K-Tape Tape on a joint, be sure the joint is in a bent position (if the tape is applied over a knee or elbow in an extended position the tape will pull off as the joint is moved). 4. Never stretch the first or the last of the tape on either end. The tape on the ends should be applied directly to the skin without stretching; otherwise it will pull up and will not stick. 5. Lastly, be sure to set the adhesive by firmly rubbing the tape & make sure all the edges are down. For best results apply the tape 30 minutes before athletic activity

Albert & Pitt St Physio – Auckland City – Ph 379 8856; Bairds Rd Physio – Otara - ph 274 1947; College Rifles Physio – Remuera – Ph 524 0633; GI Aquatics Physio – Glen Innes – Ph 527 2616; Head Office – Ph 575 4648; Kohimarama Physio – Mission Bay – Ph 528 6400; Manukau Central Physio – Manukau City – 262 2000; Mt Ruapehu Physio – Ohakune – Ph 06 385 9393; Northern Arena – Silverdale – 09 421 1551; Pasifika Physio – Otara – 274 8056; Panmure Lagoon Physio – Panmure – 570 2666; Waitakere Stadium Physio – Henderson – Ph 909 6632; West Wave Physio - Henderson – Ph 838 0090

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Neck i

Neck ii 1. Place the base of a “Y” strip at the upper part of the neck

2. Without adding stretch, extend tails to each side of spine while tilting the neck forward.

3. Tear paper backing in the middle of the “I” strip. While holding the ends, lightly stretch the middle and place over the strained area. Apply ends with no added stretch.

Albert & Pitt St Physio – Auckland City – Ph 379 8856; Bairds Rd Physio – Otara - ph 274 1947; College Rifles Physio – Remuera – Ph 524 0633; GI Aquatics Physio – Glen Innes – Ph 527 2616; Head Office – Ph 575 4648; Kohimarama Physio – Mission Bay – Ph 528 6400; Manukau Central Physio – Manukau City – 262 2000; Mt Ruapehu Physio – Ohakune – Ph 06 385 9393; Northern Arena – Silverdale – 09 421 1551; Pasifika Physio – Otara – 274 8056; Panmure Lagoon Physio – Panmure – 570 2666; Waitakere Stadium Physio – Henderson – Ph 909 6632; West Wave Physio - Henderson – Ph 838 0090

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Back i

Back ii 1. Bend to forward to stretch back muscles. Apply each “I” strip lightly above the tailbone and extend up along each side of the spine, adding very little stretch

2. Tear paper backing at middle of “I” strip. Still bent forward, add light to moderate stretch and place the center of the tape over strained area.

3. Lay down ends with no added stretch.

Albert & Pitt St Physio – Auckland City – Ph 379 8856; Bairds Rd Physio – Otara - ph 274 1947; College Rifles Physio – Remuera – Ph 524 0633; GI Aquatics Physio – Glen Innes – Ph 527 2616; Head Office – Ph 575 4648; Kohimarama Physio – Mission Bay – Ph 528 6400; Manukau Central Physio – Manukau City – 262 2000; Mt Ruapehu Physio – Ohakune – Ph 06 385 9393; Northern Arena – Silverdale – 09 421 1551; Pasifika Physio – Otara – 274 8056; Panmure Lagoon Physio – Panmure – 570 2666; Waitakere Stadium Physio – Henderson – Ph 909 6632; West Wave Physio - Henderson – Ph 838 0090

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Page 4 of 8 Shoulder i

Shoulder ii

1. Place base of “Y” strip at midpoint of upper arm. Extend both sides of the tape to wrap around the shoulder muscle with no added stretch.

2. Place base of “I” strip over top of shoulder. Hold arm at 90° and apply tape on shoulder and down arm, with no stretch.

3. While arm is at 90° rub tape to activate glue.

Albert & Pitt St Physio – Auckland City – Ph 379 8856; Bairds Rd Physio – Otara - ph 274 1947; College Rifles Physio – Remuera – Ph 524 0633; GI Aquatics Physio – Glen Innes – Ph 527 2616; Head Office – Ph 575 4648; Kohimarama Physio – Mission Bay – Ph 528 6400; Manukau Central Physio – Manukau City – 262 2000; Mt Ruapehu Physio – Ohakune – Ph 06 385 9393; Northern Arena – Silverdale – 09 421 1551; Pasifika Physio – Otara – 274 8056; Panmure Lagoon Physio – Panmure – 570 2666; Waitakere Stadium Physio – Henderson – Ph 909 6632; West Wave Physio - Henderson – Ph 838 0090

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Page 5 of 8 Knee i

1. Sit down with leg extended. Place the base of first “Y” tape at the front of the thigh.

2. Bend the knee to 90° and wrap tails around the kneecap with very little or no stretch.

3. Place base of second “Y” strip slightly below the knee, and wrap tails around the kneecap with very little or no stretch.

Albert & Pitt St Physio – Auckland City – Ph 379 8856; Bairds Rd Physio – Otara - ph 274 1947; College Rifles Physio – Remuera – Ph 524 0633; GI Aquatics Physio – Glen Innes – Ph 527 2616; Head Office – Ph 575 4648; Kohimarama Physio – Mission Bay – Ph 528 6400; Manukau Central Physio – Manukau City – 262 2000; Mt Ruapehu Physio – Ohakune – Ph 06 385 9393; Northern Arena – Silverdale – 09 421 1551; Pasifika Physio – Otara – 274 8056; Panmure Lagoon Physio – Panmure – 570 2666; Waitakere Stadium Physio – Henderson – Ph 909 6632; West Wave Physio - Henderson – Ph 838 0090

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Page 6 of 8 Carpel Tunnel Syndrome

Other Area’s 1. Extend arm with palm up. Place base of “X” strip on inside of wrist. Extend one tail toward base of thumb and the other toward base of little finger. Extend wrist adding light to moderate stretch to all but last 1-2 inches.

2. Extend opposite tails towards inner & outer sides of elbow joint, adding light to moderate stretch to all but last 1-2 inches.

3. Wrap “I” strip around the wrist, adding light stretch to tape over back of wrist and no stretch to tape over inside of wrist.

Albert & Pitt St Physio – Auckland City – Ph 379 8856; Bairds Rd Physio – Otara - ph 274 1947; College Rifles Physio – Remuera – Ph 524 0633; GI Aquatics Physio – Glen Innes – Ph 527 2616; Head Office – Ph 575 4648; Kohimarama Physio – Mission Bay – Ph 528 6400; Manukau Central Physio – Manukau City – 262 2000; Mt Ruapehu Physio – Ohakune – Ph 06 385 9393; Northern Arena – Silverdale – 09 421 1551; Pasifika Physio – Otara – 274 8056; Panmure Lagoon Physio – Panmure – 570 2666; Waitakere Stadium Physio – Henderson – Ph 909 6632; West Wave Physio - Henderson – Ph 838 0090

www.physiorehabgroup.co.nz

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Albert & Pitt St Physio – Auckland City – Ph 379 8856; Bairds Rd Physio – Otara - ph 274 1947; College Rifles Physio – Remuera – Ph 524 0633; GI Aquatics Physio – Glen Innes – Ph 527 2616; Head Office – Ph 575 4648; Kohimarama Physio – Mission Bay – Ph 528 6400; Manukau Central Physio – Manukau City – 262 2000; Mt Ruapehu Physio – Ohakune – Ph 06 385 9393; Northern Arena – Silverdale – 09 421 1551; Pasifika Physio – Otara – 274 8056; Panmure Lagoon Physio – Panmure – 570 2666; Waitakere Stadium Physio – Henderson – Ph 909 6632; West Wave Physio - Henderson – Ph 838 0090

www.physiorehabgroup.co.nz

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Albert & Pitt St Physio – Auckland City – Ph 379 8856; Bairds Rd Physio – Otara - ph 274 1947; College Rifles Physio – Remuera – Ph 524 0633; GI Aquatics Physio – Glen Innes – Ph 527 2616; Head Office – Ph 575 4648; Kohimarama Physio – Mission Bay – Ph 528 6400; Manukau Central Physio – Manukau City – 262 2000; Mt Ruapehu Physio – Ohakune – Ph 06 385 9393; Northern Arena – Silverdale – 09 421 1551; Pasifika Physio – Otara – 274 8056; Panmure Lagoon Physio – Panmure – 570 2666; Waitakere Stadium Physio – Henderson – Ph 909 6632; West Wave Physio - Henderson – Ph 838 0090

www.physiorehabgroup.co.nz