Muscle Application for the Lower Extremities Adductor Longus
Origin
Superior ramus of the pubis
Insertion
Middle third of the medial lip of the linea aspera, distally the
fibers extend to the adductor canal.
Function
Adduction, external rotation, and minimal anteversion of the hip
Innervation
Anterior ramus of obturator nerve (L2–L4)
Application
This example illustrates a tonus-reducing muscle application to
the adductor longus. The tape is measured from insertion of the femoral condyle
to the superior ramus of the pubis with hip adduction and knee flexion.
The base is affixed to the insertion in the resting position. The muscle is elongated and the base anchored with skin displacement. The tape is then affixed with 10% stretch over the muscle belly up to the superior ramus of the pubis. The tape is rubbed with the muscle in the elongated position.
Rectus Femoris
Origin
Anterior head: anterior inferior iliac spine
Posterior head: cranial margin of the acetabulum
Insertion
Over the patella (a sesamoid bone), it joins with the patellar ligament
the patellar retinacula to insert into the tibial tuberosity
Function
Extension of the knee, flexion of the hip
Innervation
Femoral nerve (lumbar plexus)
Application
This example illustrates a tonus-increasing muscle application to
the rectus femoris. The tape is measured from the origin of the anterior inferior
iliac spine to the tibial tuberosity with maximum hip and knee flexion.
The base is affixed to the origin in the resting position. The muscle is elongated and the base anchored with skin displacement. The tape is affixed with 10% stretch over the muscle belly up to a finger width above the patella; the cut tape is then affixed around the patella to the insertion at the tibial tuberosity. The unstretched tape tails are affixed one over the other.The tape is rubbed with the muscle in the elongated position.
Biceps Femoris
Origin
Long head: ischial tuberosity
Short head: middle third of the linea aspera
jInsertion
Head of the fibula
Function
Hip retroversion, knee flexion with external rotation of lower leg
Innervation
Long head: tibial nerve. Short head: common peroneal nerve
Application
This example illustrates a toning-muscle application to the biceps
femoris. The tape is measured from the origin of the ischial tuberosity to the
head of the fibula with maximum hip flexion and knee extension. The base is
affixed to the origin in the resting position. The muscle is elongated and the
base anchored with skin displacement. The tape is then affixed with 10% stretch
over the muscle belly up to the insertion of the head
of the fibula. The tape is rubbed with the muscle in the elongated
position.
Semimembranosus
Origin
Ischial tuberosity
Insertion
Semimembranosus: medial surface of the tibia, pes anserinus profundus
Function
Hip retroversion, knee flexion with inner rotation of the lower
leg
Innervation
Tibial nerve
Application
This example illustrates a tonus-reducing application to the
semimembranosus muscle. The tape is measured from the insertion at the pes
anserinus up to the ischial tuberosity with maximum hip flexion and knee
extension. The base is affixed to the insertion in the resting position. The
muscle is elongated and the base anchored with skin displacement. The tape is
then affixed with 10% stretch over the muscle belly to the origin at the
ischial tuberosity. The tape is rubbed with the muscle in the elongated Position
Gluteus Maximus
Origin
Superficial fibers: iliac crest,
posterior superior iliac spine, thoracolumbar fascia, dorsal surface of the
Sacrum
Deep fibers: dorsal wing of ilium
(behind the posterior gluteal line), sacrotuberous ligament, and the fascia of
the gluteus medius
Insertion
Proximal fibers in the iliotibial tract , distal fibers in the gluteal
tuberosity
Function
Main extensor of hip joint; maintains erect position of the trunk,
supports adduction (cranial fibers) and abduction (caudal fibers), is involved
in external rotation, and tenses the iliotibial tract
Innervation
Inferior gluteal nerve (sacral plexus)
Application
This example illustrates a tonus-increasing muscle application to
the gluteus maximus. The tape is measured from the origin at the sacrum to the
insertion at the gluteal tuberosity plus an additional hand width so that the
entire muscle can be included. The base is attached to the origin in the
resting position.
The muscle is elongated and the base anchored with skin
displacement. The tape is then affixed with 10%
stretch over the muscle belly to the origin at the gluteal tuberosity;
the unstretched tape tail ends are affixed one over the other . The tape is
rubbed with the muscle in the elongated position.
Reference
Birgit Kumbrink
K-Taping An
Illustrated Guide
– Basics
– Techniques
– Indications
2nd edition
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