Application Aims & Instructions

Question 1

What are the Applications for K tape

Answer 1

Fascial Correction

Space Correction

Overactive Muscle

Underactive muscle

Mechanical/Tendon Correction

Functional correction

Lymphatic Correction

Question 2

What is the Tension, Direction and other notes for Fascial correction

Answer 2

Tension -
1)10-15% sensitive, superficial
fascia (no oscillation)

2) 10-25% superficial fascia with oscillation

3) 25-50% deep fascia with oscillation

Direction - Dependent on Manual Direction Tissue Test

Notes -
1) Neutral position or slight stretch.

2) Oscillations can be side to side or long and short.

3) Cut dependent on level of stimulus needed

Question 3

What is the Tension, Direction and other notes for Space Correction

Answer 3

Tension - 10-35% in center of tape

Direction - Decompression Tissue Test relieves pain

Notes -
1) Gentle stretch.

2) Usually use I strip, donut hole, X-cut, or web cut.

Question 4

What is the Tension, Direction and other notes for Overactive Muscle

Answer 4

Tension - 15-25%

Direction - Distal > Proximal – Proximal Glide Test relieves pain

Notes -
1) Place muscle on comfortable stretch.

2) Usually use I strip or Y strip.

Question 4

What is the Tension, Direction and other notes for Underactive Muscle

Answer 4

Tension - 15-35%

Direction - Proximal > Distal – Distal Glide Test relieves pain

Notes -
1) Place muscle on comfortable stretch.

2) Usually use I strip or Y strip

Question 5

What is the Tension, Direction and other notes for Mechanical/Tendon Correction

Answer 5

Tension - 50-75% with or without compression

Direction -
1) Dependent on direction of
relief.

2) Compress tendon at point of relief.

Notes - Maintain compression on application if beneficial.

Question 6

What is the Tension, Direction and other notes for Ligament Correction

Answer 6

Tension - 75-100% with compression over ligament

Direction - Distal > Proximal

Notes - No stretch on tissue.

Question 7

What is the Tension, Direction and other notes for Functional Correction

Answer 7

Tension - 50-75%+ with active movement – spring assist/limit

Direction - Distal > Proximal

Notes - Create “tent” or “bridge” and then smooth center on opposing movement.

Question 8

What is the Tension, Direction and other notes for Lymphatic Correction

Answer 8

Tension -
1) 0-20% for oedema

2)0-10% for hematoma

Direction - Proximal towards lymph node

Notes -
1) Fan or web-cut usually used. Neutral or gentle stretch.

2) Cross tails over congested area