Ligament Applications for Tendons
In this application technique, the tape is affixed over tendons, or tendon structures, from the muscle-tendon junction up to the osseous insertion. In contrast to the application technique for ligaments, an unstretched base is first affixed over the osseous insertion point. The joint to be treated is subsequently placed in the stretched position. In this position, the base is affixed with the hand, and then the skin displacement occurs in the longitudinal direction of the tendons, in the opposing direction to the tape tension. Finally, the tape is affixed with maximum tension over the tendon structure. The tape end is affixed without tension over the musculature.
Through this tape application, the tape pulls towards the base, displacing the skin in the same direction.
Tendon Function
As opposed to ligaments, which are connected to two bones, tendons are attached
on one side to a bone and on the other side to the fascia of a muscle. They
transmit the tensile forces of the muscles to the bones, triggered by contraction and gravity.
They also have a proprioceptive sensory receptor organ, the Golgi tendon organ , which measures muscle tension and transmits this information to the
point of insertion into the bones, thereby providing overload protection.
Mode of Action of the K-Taping Application
In tendon applications, K-Taping influences the tendons, fascia, and musculature. Mechanical support of the tendon function coupled with receptor stimulation through the skin displacement (afferents from the skin and subcutis) is involved, as is the effect on muscle tonus (see Muscle applications and the displacement of the fascia in the direction of the base.
Executing the
Application for Tendons
Muscles and consequently tendons are elongated; if the patient is
not able to achieve this position alone,
the therapist supports the movement without causing pain.
Measure the tape in the elongated position from insertion to muscle-tendon junction
Cut the tape strips and round the corners.
Bring the muscle into the resting position and affix the tape base
at the insertion point
Place the muscle in the pre-stretched position.
The therapist affixes the base with one hand and displaces the
skin
Affix the tape with maximum tension along the course of the tendon
up to the muscle-tendon junction.
Affix the tape ends without tension over the musculature.
Rub the application in the elongated muscle position.
The ligament application for tendons is affixed with maximum tension from insertion to muscle- tendon junction.
The patient is in the elongated muscle position.
Exclusively I-tapes are used.
Reference
Birgit Kumbrink
K-Taping An
Illustrated Guide
– Basics
– Techniques
– Indications
2nd edition
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