Kinesio Pre Cut Shoulder Tape - 1 Application

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One of the most common shoulder injuries is the acromioclavicular joint injury, or AC Joint injury, where the inside ligaments of the shoulder can be strained, stretched or damaged.

This shoulder strapping method is intended for a person who can slightly bend their arm and have their hand resting on the hip. The shoulder can also be subjected a lot of wear and tear after years of playing sports that involve lots of arm extension activity, which can stretch or weaken the shoulder joint and the surrounding ligaments. Learn to Strap a Shoulder from an Expert The following shoulder taping techniques are designed to support the shoulder and reduce stress on the shoulder during sport or general activity. They can be used for both the treatment and prevention of shoulder injuries. You should discuss the suitability of these shoulder taping techniques with your physiotherapist prior to using them. Generally, they should only be applied provided they are comfortable and do not cause an increase in pain, discolouration, pins and needles, numbness, swelling, itchiness or excessive redness of the shoulder, arm, hand, or fingers.

Apply additional strips of tape to enhance support and stability. Start from the anchor point, overlapping the strips by about half their width. This layering technique creates a reinforced effect, providing increased support to the shoulder.

Cut a strip to the proper length. It should measure from the top of the front of your shoulder to the side of your arm. Using 80% stretch in the middle and no stretch at the ends, apply the tape vertically down the center of the other three pieces. Cheatham SW, Baker RT, Abdenour TE. Kinesiology tape: a descriptive survey of healthcare professionals in the United States. Int J Sports Phys Ther. 2021;16(3):778–96. doi:10.26603/001c.22136 Start with lower amounts of stretch on the tape to minimize skin irritation. You can always progress the stretch as needed. Generally, less stretch is better.

Before applying the tape, prepare the shoulder area. Start by cleaning the skin with mild soap and water. Make sure it’s free from dirt, oils, or lotions that may interfere with tape adhesion. Pat the area dry to create a clean, dry surface for optimal tape adherence. Guide to Shoulder Taping Take a full length piece of tape (about 10 inches long) and cut it two thirds of the way down the center to make a "Y" shape. Finish off with Elastic Adhesive Bandage over and around the arm & shoulder, and around the upper torso.