@sporttape: Are you a runner? With a bit of practice, this simple application may help you run pain-free. Follow the easy-to-read steps below, and learn how to apply Kinesiology Tape for Runner's Knee with @runfreephysio Kinesiology Tape is commonly used as knee tape for anyone suffering patella tendon issues. Raising the patella and using Kinesiology Tape could help offload the painful area, and assist with Runner's Knee. Application in a nutshell: -> Measure a strip of Kinesiology Tape from the mid-quad to just below the knee. -> Cut the tape into a Y strip (you could also use 2 x I strips). -> Lay the base of the Y strip at mid quad. -> Bend the knee, and lay the tails of the Y strip around the patella with 25% stretch. -> Cut a short I strip and tear the backing paper to remove the central section. -> Lay the tape down underneath the patella, aiming upwards with 50-75% tension through the mid part of tape. -> Bend the knee into full flexion once again, and then lay down the tails with no tension. -> This will prevent the tape from recoiling back on itself when the knee is flexed. -> Wait 30 mins before starting any form of exercise. This gives the Kinesiology Tape sufficient time to stick. Shaving before applying is not necessary, however it unquestionably helps with adhesion and we would certainly recommend it if you are wearing Kinesiology Tape for more intensive exercise. If you prefer, we recommend that you trim the hair down rather than a clean shave. However, the majority of ‘reactions’ to Kinesiology Tape are actually skin irritations caused by an over-stretching of the tape, or excessive friction on the skin due to a poor application. So, be careful not to put too much stretch on the tape and always apply a test strip if using our Kinesiology Tape for the first time. What do you use it for? Drop a comment and let us know ⤵

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