Taping

How does taping work?

The elasticity of the tapes is similar to human skin. Putting them apart and slightly lifts the skin. This allows you to reduce pressure on the damaged area of the epidermis. But you need to understand that the technique will be effective only if the tapes are applied anatomically correctly. That is why such procedures should be carried out under the supervision of an experienced doctor. Thanks to this, it will be possible to get rid of not only pain and improve blood circulation in the damaged area, but also to receive additional tissue massage, which will be achieved with human motor activity.

Taping to reduce stress on the joints is performed in several stages. Consider the example of a knee:

1. Bend your knee at a 90 degree angle.
2. Prepare three tapes to fix the patella.
3. The first is glued below the knee joint without tension.
4. The second is mirrored from the inside.
5. The third is placed perpendicular to the other two.
6. The tapes are passed with a palm to separate the glue from the tape.

Features of performing taping while stretching the ligaments using the example of the ankle:

• the tape is glued when the ankle is tense;
• the base of the tape is placed near the heel and led up;
• before the final fixation of the tape, you need to relax your leg;
• a perpendicular tape is also used.

What diseases is taping prescribed for?

Kinesio tapes can be used as the main or additional element of therapy to improve the natural movement of muscles and skin, as well as for zonal restoration of metabolic processes in the tissues of the human body.

Most often, taping is used to treat the following diseases and injuries:

• scoliosis;
• degenerative changes or injuries in the lumbar region;
• damage to the thigh, hip joint and other areas of the limbs;
• flat feet;
• pain in the knees, feet, ankle;
• osteochondrosis, back diseases;
• Cerebral palsy (infantile cerebral palsy);
• pain in the neck, shoulder;
• to reduce the load during pregnancy and in the postpartum period.

Recommendations for applying tapes

Taping is suitable for patients of all ages. But before carrying out such procedures, it is necessary to do a number of tests and undergo an individual examination by a doctor. This will identify all possible contraindications.

When applying the tapes, the following rules are followed:

• the place where the tape is glued must be thoroughly washed, dried and degreased, this will ensure reliable fixation of the adhesive base of the tape;
• it is advisable to do depilation in this area before fixing the tape to reduce pain when it is removed;
• baths and showers are allowed, but after them the teip is dried.