Kt tape serves all of these purposes without the downsides of bracing or wrapping.

Kt tape knee cap stability. Apply 50% stretch to the. You can apply the tape before. Methods for taping your knee

Pull the strip toward the inner knee. Apply the centre of the. Keeping the knee in a slight bend , tape around the knee just below the knee cap, at the level of the patella tendon.kinesiology tape for knee support knee pain can be caused by.

At the same time, push the soft tissue on the inner knee toward the kneecap. Only apply stretch to the tape on either side. Anchor full strip 25cm above the kneecap.

Secure the end of the tape on the inner edge of the kneecap. Peel and fold over the edges, placing the middle of your strip on bottom of your knee./top of the shin. The athlete will then create a two inch anchor with one of the strips of tape, and place it just below the knee cap at an angle (either inwards, or outwards).

Rub the tape to activate the adhesive. To form the teardrop shape, place two strips of kt tape on your quads, and then run them down both sides of the affected knee. Secure below your inner knee, on the upper part of your calf muscle.

Kinesio tape offers stability but with a wider range of motion than rigid tape. Apply tape around outer edge of kneecap with 25% stretch. Using the 3 inch k tape, apply 75% tension on either side of of the tape.