8 DIFFERENT KINESE APPLICATIONS
Catarina Vilela
The kynesian tapes were invented by Dr. Kenzo Kase. After his graduation in Chiropractic, by the University of Chicago, he began to treat several patients and soon realized that the tapes, which existed at the time, were too rigid to treat joints and muscle problems. They were suitable for fixed assets, but did not have the flexibility to promote biomechanical alignment of tissues and joints. There arose a new need here, which is why he invented the Kinese tapes.
The 8 different applications of kinesio tape are:
- Apply Kinese to the Shoulder
Excessive shoulder movement or inflammatory and degenerative diseases of your tissues form the basis of many injuries.
The shoulder joint is the largest and most complex of the human body, has a range of 180º in flexion and abduction. This capability generates high instability prone to subluxation and dislocation.
The most common technique in the application of kinesio in the shoulder is the "Y" cut, simultaneously covering the
Anterior and Posterior Deltoid. The initial anchor is 2.5 to 3 cm and is made over the projection of the deltoid
muscle insert. The anterior tail should be applied to the anterior portion of the muscle as well as the posterior
tail in the posterior portion and the anchors are very close or almost superimposed. In anchors the voltage should
be 0%.
- Application of Kinese in the Knee
The knee joint is the most anatomically complex and from the functional point of view, in that it must be stable and simultaneously allow a high mobility.
The knee is designed to protect itself. It is surrounded by a joint capsule, flexible enough to allow it to move and at the same time with sufficient force to keep the joint together. The synovial tissue that lines the capsule and produces the synovial fluid that lubricates the joint. The cartilage, resistant to use, covers the ends of the tibia and helps reduce friction during movement. The menisci acts as buffers and helps to distribute body weight at the joint. The lateral and posterior ligaments increase stability. Finally, the kneecap protects the front of the joint.
The knee is very vulnerable to various types of trauma: direct (kicking) or indirect (sprain), overuse or improper use. Many of the knee injuries can be treated without surgery.
Cut the kinésio in "Y" and anchor without tension in the average femur. Place the knee in flexion, apply with
15-35% of tension and terminate without tension in the medial pole of the kneecap. Then cut the kinesium in "I",
position the knee in flexion (20-30º), apply 20-25% tension on the joint line of the kneecap.
- Kinese tape on the neck
Action: Relaxation. Shape: two strips to 'I'. Width: 2, 5cm. Length: 20-25 cm. Apply the tape without tension
laterally in the spine, the patient should flex the head forward. Always apply bilaterally.
- Kinese Taping for low back pain, herniated disc, piriformis syndrome and lumbar square contracture.
Ligature used in all pain syndromes of the lumbar spine. Action: Relaxation. Shape: 4 strips to 'I'. Length: 25
cm.
Apply the ribbons only
laterally to the spine without tension, flexing the patient to the front of the 45 °. Always apply bilaterally.
- Kinesio Taping for epicondylitis and bursitis on the elbow
Used for any painful elbow condition. Action: drainage. Form: A fan-shaped bandage. Length: 20-25cm.
Apply the tape with the
elbow in flexion, without tension, forming a fan around the elbow.
Be careful not to put the
tape too close to it because the tape may not wrinkle.
- Kinese Taping for Femoral Biceps Contracture
Action: Relaxation. Shape: a strip to 'Y'. Length: ischial tuberosity up to the head of the fibula. Apply the strap
without tension, asking the patient to perform a forward flexion of the trunk with the legs extended. With the tails
of the 'Y' envelop the muscular womb of the femoral biceps. During the application ask the patient to keep the 'Y'
base stretched until the skin is stretched.
- Kinesio Taping for ankle sprains, swelling of the foot and ankle
Action: drainage. Shape: two strips. Length: 25 cm. Apply the strips to form a double fan over the ankle. Press on
the ankle stretching and apply without tension.
- Kinesio Taping for calf contraction and Achilles tendinitis.
Action: Relaxation. Shape: a strip to 'Y'. Length: under the heel to the popliteal cavity. Apply the tape without
tension, starting just under the heel and with stretching of the calf. With the tape wrap around the outside of the
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