Kinesiology Taping

Question 1

What are the Physical effects of KT tape?

Answer 1

Alters epidermal shape and position

Stimulate of sensory receptors and deeper tissues

Restoring space

Movement of fluid

Cooling due to fluid release & reintroduction to system

Question 2

Neurological Effects of KT tape?

Answer 2

Muscle Activation - Deactivation
- Stimulate mechanoreceptors & Singal to CNS (Chang et al., 2010)
- Increased afferent stimulation => Motor unit firing (Gregor et al., 2005)

Altered pain perception - Pain gate theory

Proprioception

Postural correction

Question 3

What are the 5 Contraindications for KT taping?

Answer 3

Malignancy

Active cellulitis or skin infection

Open wounds or healing skin

DVT

Previous skin reactions

Question 4

What are the 7 precautions for KT Taping

Answer 4

Diabetes

Congestive heart failure

Lymphoedema

Respiratory Conditions

Organ transplants

Pregnancy

Burning, itching, blistering > Symptoms - REMOVE

Question 5

Pre-taping assessment

Answer 5

• Palpate for epidermal changes
  1) Temperature

2) Resistance to movement

3) Obstructions

4) Swelling

• Manual Direction Tests
  1) Glides (Clock Face) - Glide tissue and check for restriction and symptom relief

2) Recoil of tape in direction of glide

3) Decompression

4) Compression

Question 6

Common Techniques for KT taping

Answer 6

Muscle Activation

Muscle Inhibition

Space Correction

Mechanical correction

Lymphatic Support

Functional Correction

Question 7

Pre-taping assessment for K taping

Answer 7

Assess before application

Clean and Dry skin

Measure tape prior to application

Round the edges

No tension on anchors

Anchors always in neutral

Target tissue placed on stretch

Appropriate tension applied over (Therapeutic zone)

Rub tape to activate adhesive