Knees

How to apply Kinesiology tape, Knees

Back Of Knee

By February 9, 2023

K TAPE: BACK OF KNEE

KNEE PAIN SYMPTOMS AND CAUSES

These conditions have many causes ranging from genetic to overuse. In any case, continuing to engage in extensive physical activity without rest or treatment would exacerbate the problem.

HOW K TAPE CAN HELP WITH BACK OF KNEE PAIN

Use this application to increase blood flow to the area and relieve the pressure. Increasing blood flow to the area and relieve the pressure. Increasing blood flow will help to reduce inflammation, and reducing the pressure will help with the pain and aid in avoiding compensation injuries*. As the pain subsides, light progressive stretching should be implemented along with massage.

Whatever the cause of your pain at the back of the knee, the effects of K Tape will benefit you*. K Tape can help reduce pain and inflammation for many common injuries*.

How to apply Kinesiology tape, Knees

Osgood Schlatter

By February 9, 2023

K TAPE: OSGOOD SCHLATTER
Osgood-Schlatter’s is a condition that often times shows up in young people who are growing very quickly. The point of pain is typically on the tibial tuberosity, or the bump just below the knee.

CAUSES OF OSGOOD SCHLATTER KNEE PAIN

This pain is caused by the patella tendon, the tendon that runs from the kneecap to the tibial tuberosity, starting to separate or pull away from the tibial tuberosity. This creates inflammation and results in varying degrees of pain. With age this condition will typically go away – but not always.

HOW K TAPE CAN HELP

During the years of rapid growth and beyond, K Tape can help relieve the symptoms as well as speed recovery*. Combine icing after activity and small bouts of rest to further relieve symptoms

How to apply Kinesiology tape, Knees

Full Knee Support

By February 9, 2023

KT TAPE: FULL KNEE SUPPORT
KNEE PAIN PROBLEMS

Knee pain can be caused by any number of issues. The kneecap, or patella, could be moving incorrectly. One or more meniscus may be torn, ruptured, or inflamed. There may be arthritis, plica, chondromalacia, or any number of issues with the bones that constitute the knee. The beauty of this application is the breadth of conditions it covers with its relatively simple effects of balancing the muscles effect on the knee and relieving pressure on the kneecap and its tendon.

Knee issues arise from equally as many causes. Muscle imbaalances, poor running form, misaligned hips or poor posture, poor nutrition, overtraining, compensation for another injury, hyperextension, arthritis, and blunt trauma to ligaments are just a few of the most common causes of knee pain. KT Tape can help reduce pain and inflammation for many common injuries*.

HOW KT TAPE CAN HELP

With this application you will get support, pain relief, and normal body mechanics without restricting motion or circulation like other treatments*.

How to apply Kinesiology tape, Knees

Inner Knee

By February 9, 2023

KT TAPE: INNER KNEE
The Pes Anserine (goose’s foot) is the joining of three tendons on the front and inside portion of the lower knee area. The bursae in this area allow for smooth sliding of these tendons with the medial hamstrings and the medial collateral ligament. The bursae will often become inflamed during periods of overuse and cause mild to moderate pain. The three muscles (Sartorius, Gracilis, and Semitendinosus) whose tendons insert into this area all serve to flex the knee and affect hip position.

INNER KNEE INJURY PROBLEMS

The primary cause of Pes Bursitis is overly tight hamstrings that put extra pressure on the surrounding bursae. Tight quads (especially in females), a blunt force to the inside of the knee, or over-pronation while running could also be causes. A rapid increase of activity without a proper stretching regimen is likely going to cause issues with the Pes Anserine area in the form of inflammation of the bursae or minor tearing of the tendons. This condition is also often found concurrently in patients who are experiencing Osgood-Schlatter syndrome, arthritis, or tears in the medial meniscus.

INNER KNEE PAIN SYMPTOMS

Pes Bursitis will at its worst be mild to moderate pain at the inside and lower-front portion of the knee. Pain beyond this point could be a sign of stress fractures or more serious issues involving ligaments. When pain becomes more than a simple annoying pain, the individual should seek alternatives means for cardiovascular training and focus on a stretching regimen for the hamstrings and quadriceps.

HOW KT TAPE CAN HELP

KT Tape can help reduce pain and inflammation for many common injuries*. Both results will drastically reduce pain and reduce the time to heal*. As mentioned, a complete stretching regimen for the hamstrings and quads should be put in place as well. NSAIDs, ice after activity, and alternative means for cardiovascular fitness such as swimming should also be implemented. After symptoms are gone, focus on strength training of the lower body and continued flexibility.

How to apply Kinesiology tape, Knees

Outer Knee

By February 9, 2023

K TAPE: OUTER KNEE
Iliotibial Band Syndrome (ITBS) is the most prevalent cause of lateral (outside) knee pain in athletes. Along with ITBS pain at the hip, it accounts for more than 12% of all running injuries. Chances are that if you have pain on the outside of the knee and are active, or have had a rapid increase in activity, you are suffering from issues involving the IT Band at the knee. The IT Band is responsible for moving the leg away from the body, internal rotation of hip, knee extension, and knee flexion (under particular conditions).

KNEE INJURY PROBLEMS

Frequently ITBS is seen in runner’s who are often running on banked surfaces, doing excessive hill training, or running up and down stairs or bleachers. But, any movement that repeatedly causes the knee to pass back and forth across the 30-degree position can create ITBS at the knees.

KNEE PAIN SYMPTOMS

Friction and irritation is common as the IT band crosses a bony prominence on the outside of the knee on its way to the shinbone. Pain is usually most noticeable when running downhill and can range from a sharp sensation on the outside of the knee to pain along the entire IT Band. Often the knee feels like it is “seizing”, and the sore spot is typically painful to the touch.

Though ITBS is very common, pain at the lateral knee can be caused by any number of issues. Many structures that are responsible for multiple types of movement meet here, and any of them can become inflamed and swollen. Examples of other lateral knee pain issues include LCL strains, fibular head problems, meniscus or cartilage damage, as well as arthritis and others. This application specifically addresses IT Band pain at the knee, but could also be used for any of the above.

HOW K TAPE CAN HELP

Typical treatment includes resting, icing, and light stretching. Massage therapy and the use of a foam roller can also be helpful. K Tape can help reduce pain and inflammation for many common injuries

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