Kinesio taping instructions
The four steps to a good tape system
The tape systems shown here serve as examples of self-application and do not replace diagnosis by a doctor or treatment by a therapist. If you experience itching, burning or pain during use, remove the tape immediately and consult a doctor or therapist.
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Orientation strip (black)
Along the course of the fascial lines or muscle fibers
Sensory Strip (Red)
Spot on the point of pain or injury
Taping instructions for the lower extremities
Achilles tendon/calf step 1
Pull the tip of your foot towards your nose and apply the tape without stretching.
Achilles tendon/calf step 2
Place the second strip in the middle on the pain point with a slight stretch.
Ankle joint step 1
Start from the inside of the foot, across the sole of the foot to the side of the shin
Ankle joint step 2
Place the sensor strip on the ankle joint with a slight stretch.
Knee joint step 1
Place the strip vertically from the shinbone over the kneecap to the thigh
Knee joint step 2
Place the sensor strip horizontally on the patellar tendon with a slight stretch.
Outer band step 1
Place the strip vertically from the thigh, across the outside of the knee joint
Outer band step 2
Place the sensor strip over the knee joint gap with a slight stretch, forming an X.
Quadriceps step 1
Place the strip vertically from the knee up the thigh.
Quadriceps step 2
Place the sensor strip horizontally on the affected area with a slight stretch.
Leg curls step 1
Place the strip vertically from the knee up the back of the thigh.
Leg curls step 2
Place the sensor strip horizontally on the affected area with a slight stretch.
Shin step 1
Lay the strip vertically along the edge of the shin from below the knee.
Swelling step 2
Now place the individual legs over the entire swelling with a slight stretch.
TAPING INSTRUCTIONS FOR TORSO AND UPPER LIMB
Lower back step 1
Bring your back into a stretched position and place a strip on each side of your spine.
Lower back step 2
Place the third strip in the middle on the pain point with a slight stretch.
Cervical spine step 1
Bring the neck into a stretched position and place a strip on each side of the spine.
Cervical spine step 2
Place the third strip in the middle on the pain point with a slight stretch.
Shoulder step 1
Place a strip on each front and back shoulder
Shoulder step 2
Place the third strip in the middle on the pain point with a slight stretch.
Front shoulder step 1
Place the strip from your chest over your shoulder towards your biceps.
Front shoulder step 2
Place the sensor strip on the pain point with a slight stretch.
Shoulder blade step 1
Place two strips on top of each other in an X shape with a slight stretch in the middle.
Shoulder blade step 2
Place the sensor strip horizontally on the affected area with a slight stretch.
Inside elbow step 1
Place the strip from the forearm over the inside of the elbow.
Inside elbow step 2
Place the sensor strip on the pain point with a slight stretch, forming an X.
Outside elbow step 1
Place the strip from the forearm over the outer elbow.
Outside elbow step 2
Place the sensor strip on the pain point with a slight stretch, forming an X.
Wrist step 1
Place the strip from the wrist up the forearm.
Wrist step 2
Place the sensor strip in the middle on the pain point with a slight stretch.