Stretch neck in the opposite direction from the injured shoulder. Anchor a full strip on the upper part of the neck and wrap down to the top of the shoulder.
SportsTex Neck Sholder Tape Application
Repeat the same for the opposite side, stretching the neck in the opposite direction.
After applying, firmly rub the tape to set the adhesive.
Stretch neck backward. Anchor the base of a full Y strip between the clavicles. Wrap the tails upward on both sides of the neck ending just under the jaw bone.
Turn neck in the opposite direction from the pain. Anchor a full strip between the clavicles and wrap diagonally upward, ending behind the earlobe.
Apply another strip behind the first, going straight up this time instead of diagonally. Have the tapes overlap at the point behind the ear.
Tilt head forward and tuck chin in toward your chest to stretch the back of the neck. Apply a full strip about an inch to one side of the spine.
Apply a full strip to the opposite side of the spine.
If the pain is severe, apply another tape along the line of the affected area for added support.
Loosely extend arm out away from the body.
Anchor a Y- strip on the inner bend of the arm and wrap the tails towards the shoulder.
Bend arm and place it behind head. Anchor the base of full Y tape at the back of the elbow. Wrap the two tails down toward the armpit and overlap the two ends.
Bend elbow at a 90 degree angle. Apply a full strip along the outside of the arm. Wrap from mid forearm down toward the triceps.
Repeat the same for the opposite side
Bend elbow at a 90 degree angle. Apply a half strip of tape over the area with pain.
Apply another half strip over the first strip to form a cross.
Anchor a full strip on the upper arm slightly above the X pattern. Wrap over the crossed half strips and tape along the forearm.
Stretch the arm and bend the wrist backward. Anchor the base of a Y strip at the bottom of the palm and wrap the tails along the forearm toward the elbow.
Anchor the base of another Y strip at the medial side of the elbow and apply the tails across the inner forearm.
Lastly, place a half strip over the medial side of the elbow.
Bend the wrist forward to stretch the arm. Anchor a Y strip on the outer wrist.
Wrap one tail toward and inner side of the elbow and the other along the outer forearm toward the outer elbow.
Stretch the arm by slightly bending the wrist backward. Apply a full I strip from the anterior side of the wrist to the elbow.
Wrap around the wrist with a half strip leaving a little space between the ends. It is important to maintain the gap.
If pain is on the opposite side, use the same steps to apply the tapes.
Attach a tape on the finger from the fingertip toward the forearm.
Wrap a second tape around the area with pain.
Lean backward to stretch the abdomen. Apply a full I strip of tape over the line of pain.
Apply a full I strip of tape slightly overlapping the first strip and tape along the line of pain.
Anchor a full I strip running over the rib cage diagonally from the side toward the abdomen.
Tape second strip overlapping about half of the first strip. Tape a third strip overlapping half of the second strip if needed.
Bend waist forward slightly. Anchor a full strip at the lower back right next to the spine and tape upward, parallel to the spine.
Apply a second full strip to the opposite side of the spine.
Attach a third full strip across the two tapes along the area of pain.
Bend waist forward slightly. Anchor a full strip at the lower mid back and tape upward, paralleled to the spine.
Apply a second full strip to the opposite side of the spine.
Attach another tape across the two tapes along the area of pain.
Lie on your side and anchor the Y tape at the lateral side of the lower hip
Bend your knee to flex the thigh and hip muscles. Wrap the tail around the left side of the hip in a semicircular motion.
Flex the thigh and hip muscles harder. Wrap the second tail around the right side of the hip in a semicircular motion.
Anchor a full strip right above the back of the knee and run it up the thigh toward the back of the hip.
Repeat step one on the other side of the thigh. Overlap the ends at the lower hip.
For better support, wrap a third strip across the first two strips at the lower thigh.
Anchor I strip at base of the shin on the lateral side. Tape upward over the area of pain.
Apply a half strip horizontally around the leg across the point of pain.
Bend ankle all the way forward, lifting the heel. Anchor the Y tape at the heel of the foot. Wrap tails upward along the left and right side of the calf.
For better effect, tape a second strip vertically along the center of the calf.
Bend the knee about 90 degrees. Anchor a full strip at the medial side of the knee and wrap upward around the lateral side of the knee.
Apply a second full strip to the opposite side of the knee, going from the lateral side around the medial side.
Apply a third strip below the knee cap overlapping the first two strips.
Center a half strip of tape horizontally at the ball of the foot and wrap.
Point toes up and anchor a full strip at the ball of the foot. Tape down the center of the foot and up the back of the heel.
