Kinesio Pre Cut Shoulder Tape - 1 Application

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Feel around on the shoulder for the bony landmark that’s toward the front/middle of the shoulder (everyone will be slightly different). Peel off roughly two inches of the tape’s paper and place the first anchor covering the acromion process. Shoulder Tape Acromion Process Pull the tape so that it is stretched about 25% and anchor the tape to the side of your arm, about 1/3 of the way down. 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. Shoulder injuries can be debilitating, limiting your range of motion. Whether you’re recovering from a sports-related injury or dealing with chronic shoulder pain, proper taping is key.

Take another full length piece of tape and cut it in half, rounding the corners, so you have two pieces that are each about 5 inches long. Prepare a Y strip by cutting your strip down the centre, leaving a small tab, and round the edges. If you’re not sure how, see our ‘K Tape Cuts’ video.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. To strap a shoulder to the correct tension, you simply need to take care to lay the Rigid Strapping Tape on the skin with little to no tape with tension. More “How to Strap” Articles? Learning how to tape a shoulder is valuable. But it’s essential to stress the importance of seeking professional advice. Their expertise ensures that you receive the most appropriate treatment. Preparing for Shoulder Taping Using 80% stretch in the middle and no stretch at the ends, apply the tape horizontally through the middle of the other two pieces.

Ask your patient to straighten their arm across the chest, supporting it with the other arm if needed. This places shoulder into abduction, extension and external rotation. Generally tape should be removed within 48 hours of application or sooner if there is any increase in pain or symptoms (including skin irritation or itchiness). Here is a fundamental way to strap a shoulder. Of course, depending on your reason for strapping the shoulder, you’ll probably use a slightly different method. Move the arm to a full stretch across the front of your body, supporting with the other arm if needed.Note: Shoulder injuries can vary in nature and severity. An accurate diagnosis from a healthcare professional is vital to ensure appropriate treatment. The Need for Shoulder Taping Take one full length piece of tape (about 10 inches long) and measure it from your point of pain up to just below your hairline. Take a full length piece of tape and cut it in half, rounding the corners so you have two pieces that are each about 5 inches long. Return the arm to neutral and lay your second anchor down, but this time aim medially. Again be cautious that this is placed with no stretch. In the first two articles of the SportStrap “How to Strap” series, we have looked how to prevent both ankle and knee injuries with some great strapping techniques.