Download - DATA 2011 Kinesio Taping Basics
7/28/2019 DATA 2011 Kinesio Taping Basics
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/data-2011-kinesio-taping-basics 1/31
K A T H L E E N W H I T E , P T , D P T , C K T P
KinesioTaping Basics
Kat White PT, DPT, CKTP
7/28/2019 DATA 2011 Kinesio Taping Basics
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/data-2011-kinesio-taping-basics 2/31
Background
7/28/2019 DATA 2011 Kinesio Taping Basics
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/data-2011-kinesio-taping-basics 3/31
Background
7/28/2019 DATA 2011 Kinesio Taping Basics
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/data-2011-kinesio-taping-basics 4/31
Disclosure
Not Certified KinesioTaping Instructor
No financial connection with KinesioTape
7/28/2019 DATA 2011 Kinesio Taping Basics
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/data-2011-kinesio-taping-basics 5/31
KinesioTape Background
http://www.kinesiotaping.com/kta/aboutvideo.html
7/28/2019 DATA 2011 Kinesio Taping Basics
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/data-2011-kinesio-taping-basics 6/31
7/28/2019 DATA 2011 Kinesio Taping Basics
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/data-2011-kinesio-taping-basics 7/31
What is KinesioTape?
Time tested therapeutic taping technique
Uniquely designed tape
Latex free, elastic properties, heat activated adhesive
Used to enhance muscle, joint and circulatory function
Can be worn 24 hrs a day, 3-5 days
7/28/2019 DATA 2011 Kinesio Taping Basics
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/data-2011-kinesio-taping-basics 8/31
KinesioTape Uses
All time points of Rehab: Acute, Subacute, Chronic
Preventative
Modality- like ice, heat, US, TENS
Not a magic treatment or the ONLY treatment
7/28/2019 DATA 2011 Kinesio Taping Basics
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/data-2011-kinesio-taping-basics 9/31
KinesioTape Uses
Correct muscle function
Improved circulation
Pain relief
Repositioning subluxed joint or Corrective
- facilitation and inhibition
- promote fluid movement
- Skin sensory receptors
- biomechanics/alignment
Additional :Fascia- return to homeostasis
7/28/2019 DATA 2011 Kinesio Taping Basics
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/data-2011-kinesio-taping-basics 10/31
KinesioTape
Tape applied to the paper with 10% stretch
Stretches along longitudinal axis only
Heat activated adhesive
No medicinal properties to the tape
Latex free
7/28/2019 DATA 2011 Kinesio Taping Basics
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/data-2011-kinesio-taping-basics 11/31
Theory
“Grasp and Elevate” effect
OR
Recoil effect
7/28/2019 DATA 2011 Kinesio Taping Basics
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/data-2011-kinesio-taping-basics 12/31
KinesioTaping DON’Ts
Tape should never limit ROM (unless used for bracing)
No tension on Anchors (ends)
Therapeutic zone- target area for treatment
Never apply tape at 100% tension
7/28/2019 DATA 2011 Kinesio Taping Basics
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/data-2011-kinesio-taping-basics 13/31
Contraindications
Malignancy
Infection, Cellulitis
Open wound
DVT
Precaution: Diabetes, congestive heart failure,
fracture
7/28/2019 DATA 2011 Kinesio Taping Basics
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/data-2011-kinesio-taping-basics 14/31
Purpose
Correct muscle function
Improved circulation
Pain relief
Repositioning subluxed joint or Corrective
- facilitation and inhibition
- promote fluid movement
- Skin sensory receptors
- biomechanics/alignment
Additional :Fascia- return to homeostasis
7/28/2019 DATA 2011 Kinesio Taping Basics
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/data-2011-kinesio-taping-basics 15/31
Muscle Taping
Line of pull of the tape is KEY…
Facilitate: proximal to distal
15-50% tension
Inhibit: distal to proximal
15-25% tension
Facilitate
Inhibit
7/28/2019 DATA 2011 Kinesio Taping Basics
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/data-2011-kinesio-taping-basics 16/31
Lumbar Paraspinal Taping
7/28/2019 DATA 2011 Kinesio Taping Basics
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/data-2011-kinesio-taping-basics 17/31
Lumbar Paraspinal Taping
1) Place Anchor- no tension
2) Have the patient flex to end range
3) Apply tape with appropriate tension
4) End – no tension
Should see wrinkling of the tape
7/28/2019 DATA 2011 Kinesio Taping Basics
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/data-2011-kinesio-taping-basics 18/31
Purpose
Correct muscle function
Improved circulation
Pain relief
Repositioning subluxed joint or Corrective
- facilitation and inhibition
- promote fluid movement
- Skin sensory receptors
- biomechanics/alignment
Additional :Fascia- return to homeostasis
7/28/2019 DATA 2011 Kinesio Taping Basics
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/data-2011-kinesio-taping-basics 19/31
Circulation and Pain Relief
Lymphedema **
Do not use unless you are experienced with this population
Easy to do more harm than good
Bruising
7/28/2019 DATA 2011 Kinesio Taping Basics
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/data-2011-kinesio-taping-basics 20/31
Circulation and Pain relief
Anchor is where the fluid is pulled to
cut 4 slits
Lines on paper side help
Anchor should be proximal End-no tension
10-15% tension
Rub to activate Adhesive
7/28/2019 DATA 2011 Kinesio Taping Basics
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/data-2011-kinesio-taping-basics 21/31
Purpose
Correct muscle function
Improved circulation
Pain relief
Repositioning subluxed joint or Corrective
- facilitation and inhibition
- promote fluid movement
- Skin sensory receptors
- biomechanics/alignment
Additional :Fascia- return to homeostasis
7/28/2019 DATA 2011 Kinesio Taping Basics
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/data-2011-kinesio-taping-basics 22/31
Corrective Techniques
Mechanical - patellar tracking
Fascia - restriction
Ligament/tendon - MCL strain, Achilles sprain
Functional Correction - drop foot
50-75% Tension
15-50% Tension
50-75% Tension
50-75% Tension
7/28/2019 DATA 2011 Kinesio Taping Basics
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/data-2011-kinesio-taping-basics 23/31
Patellar Mechanical Correction
Mechanical 50-75% tension
Positional Hold, Inhibit Pathological Tracking
1/3, 1/3, 1/3Have to move the patient through ROM
7/28/2019 DATA 2011 Kinesio Taping Basics
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/data-2011-kinesio-taping-basics 24/31
Patellar Mechanical Correction
7/28/2019 DATA 2011 Kinesio Taping Basics
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/data-2011-kinesio-taping-basics 25/31
Fascia Correction
Oscillating
15-50% tension
Plantar Fascia taping: 50-75% Tension
7/28/2019 DATA 2011 Kinesio Taping Basics
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/data-2011-kinesio-taping-basics 26/31
Tendon Correction
“Proprioceptive”
Perceive support, GTO
Put at end ROM first
Anchors-no tension
50-75% Tension through“Therapeutic Zone”
7/28/2019 DATA 2011 Kinesio Taping Basics
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/data-2011-kinesio-taping-basics 27/31
Functional Correction
“Spring Assist”
50-75% Tension
Only taping that is applied through the movement
7/28/2019 DATA 2011 Kinesio Taping Basics
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/data-2011-kinesio-taping-basics 28/31
Things to tell your patients…..
If the tape makes it worse….. Take it off
(its just tape)
If it starts to come off…. Rub it (activate the adhesive)
DO NOT dry it with a hairdryer(will activate the adhesive, harder to take off)
7/28/2019 DATA 2011 Kinesio Taping Basics
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/data-2011-kinesio-taping-basics 29/31
7/28/2019 DATA 2011 Kinesio Taping Basics
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/data-2011-kinesio-taping-basics 30/31
KinesioTape Course
Take a Course!
Great teachers, Hands on
7/28/2019 DATA 2011 Kinesio Taping Basics
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/data-2011-kinesio-taping-basics 31/31
ACL-SPORTS Training(RCT)
10 Training Sessions- Agilities- Dynamic Preventative Exercises- Randomized into PERT vs Control Groups
Inclusion Criteria: At least 12 weeks after surgery Minimal effusion> 80% Quad Index Strength
Contact: Kathleen [email protected]
Subjects: High Level Athletes- cutting, pivoting, jumping activities- Want to return to playing sports