Sensiplast KINESIOLOGY TAPE - Handbuch (Seite 11)

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1. Examine the pattern of the thigh muscle and
measure the area of the body.
2. Prepare two product strips in I-shape.
3. Bend the leg to be taped.
4. Apply the product to the thigh along the
thigh muscle (Fig. O).
Knee
Indication: For swelling of the soft tissue
1. Prepare two product strips to fan shape to fit
the size of your knee.
2. Sit down and bend your knee to a comfor-
table level.
3. Apply the product end (non-fan) of the first
strip to the back of the knee.
4. Apply every individual section across the
knee in a fan shape.
5. Apply the product end (non-fan) of the
second strip to the outside of the knee.
6. Apply each individual section in a fan
shape, crossing over the fan of the first strip
(Fig. P).
Option 2
Indication: To improve the feeling of stability
and kinaesthesia in the shoulder joint.
1. Examine the pattern of the shoulder muscles
and measure the area of the body.
2. Prepare two product strips in I-shape.
3. Apply the first strip onto the shoulder from
the top, applying strong tension.
4. Apply the second strip onto the shoulder
from the side (Fig. M).
Back
Indication: Apply in an upright position to
counteract poor posture. Apply leaning
forward to alleviate tension of the lower back
muscle.
Note: In this case a second person
should help you apply the product.
1. Prepare two long product strips in I-shape.
2. Straighten your back.
3. Apply the product to the back along the
right and left side of the spine without
tension (Fig. N).
Thigh
Indication: For tension, cramps, strains and
ruptured muscle fibres.
May also help with certain knee problems, as
it increases awareness of the knee’s move-
ment.
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