The bursae in this area allow for smooth sliding of these tendons with the.

How to k tape a knee. Pull the strip toward the inner knee. Only apply stretch to the tape on either side. Knee issues arise from equally as many causes.

Muscle imbaalances, poor running form, misaligned hips or poor posture, poor nutrition, overtraining, compensation for another injury,. Watch my second video on how to tape to reduce swelling, which is key after knee surgery and to regain range of motion: Pull the strip toward the inner knee.

Sometimes called elastic therapeutic tape, kinesio tape, kinesiology tape, or even just kt or k. Take a half piece of tape (5 inches) and tear the backing in the middle, peeling it away so you are holding onto the two anchor ends. Kt tape, rock tape, and kinesio tape all can be used to tape knees for full s.

Secure the end of the tape on the inner edge of the kneecap. Nevel demonstrates how to kt tape knees for full support. Cut 2 pieces of adhesive gauze and put them across your kneecap to protect your skin.

Step 1 with the knee bent at 90 degrees, anchor the y strip below knee and apply the arms of the y strip on either side of the knee. The pes anserine (goose’s foot) is the joining of three tendons on the front and inside portion of the lower knee area. Start the strip of rigid tape in the middle of the kneecap and pull it over the kneecap.

At the same time, push the soft tissue on the inner knee toward the kneecap. Check out the new version: Using 100% stretch in the middle.