At the moment i have a meniscus tear a little bit of an acl strain and a cat, but this is the same idea in general.
Taping for meniscus tear. This tape job is done if you are suspecting a meniscal or coronary ligament tear. How to tape your knee if you’re experiencing meniscus pain. Is a common injury that affects the knee joint.
A meniscus tear will heal only if the tear is located at the part of the meniscus with blood supply (i.e. It’s helping to stabilize the knee and for me i have tried braces. Stretch the tape to 10 percent and wrap along the inner knee.
Allow an earlier return to sport or activity following injury. Secure outside the tibial tubercle without stretch. Peel the first inch of one strip.
Posterior horn tears are much more common and located in the back of the meniscus. Stretch the tape to 40 percent and wrap it around the. Just so we’re both on the same page, start wrapping from outside.
Athletes involved in sports that require a lot of running and change of direction and speed; Have the patient do a squat with the tibia internally and externally rotate. Secure below your inner knee, on the upper part of your calf muscle.
Anterior horn tears are less common and located in the front of the meniscus. When used correctly, knee taping techniques can: Rub the tape to activate the adhesive.