Applications

Step 1

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.

Step 2

Repeat the same for the opposite side, stretching the neck in the opposite direction.

Step 3

After applying, firmly rub the tape to set the adhesive.

Step 1

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.

Step 1

Turn neck in the opposite direction from the pain. Anchor a full strip between the clavicles and wrap diagonally upward, ending behind the earlobe.

Step 2

Apply another strip behind the first, going straight up this time instead of diagonally. Have the tapes overlap at the point behind the ear.

Step 1

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.

Step 2

Apply a full strip to the opposite side of the spine.

Step 3

If the pain is severe, apply another tape along the line of the affected area for added support.

Step 1

Loosely extend arm out away from the body.

Step 2

Anchor a Y- strip on the inner bend of the arm and wrap the tails towards the shoulder.

Step 1

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.

Step 1

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.

Step 2

Repeat the same for the opposite side

Step 1

Bend elbow at a 90 degree angle. Apply a half strip of tape over the area with pain.

Step 2

Apply another half strip over the first strip to form a cross.

Step 3

Anchor a full strip on the upper arm slightly above the X pattern. Wrap over the crossed half strips and tape along the forearm.

Step 1

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.

Step 2

Anchor the base of another Y strip at the medial side of the elbow and apply the tails across the inner forearm.

Step 3

Lastly, place a half strip over the medial side of the elbow.

Step 1

Bend the wrist forward to stretch the arm. Anchor a Y strip on the outer wrist.

Step 2

Wrap one tail toward and inner side of the elbow and the other along the outer forearm toward the outer elbow.

Step 1

Stretch the arm by slightly bending the wrist backward. Apply a full I strip from the anterior side of the wrist to the elbow.

Step 2

Wrap around the wrist with a half strip leaving a little space between the ends. It is important to maintain the gap.

Step 3

If pain is on the opposite side, use the same steps to apply the tapes.

Step 1

Attach a tape on the finger from the fingertip toward the forearm.

Step 2

Wrap a second tape around the area with pain.

Step 1

Lean backward to stretch the abdomen. Apply a full I strip of tape over the line of pain.

Step 2

Apply a full I strip of tape slightly overlapping the first strip and tape along the line of pain.

Step 1

Anchor a full I strip running over the rib cage diagonally from the side toward the abdomen.

Step 2

Tape second strip overlapping about half of the first strip. Tape a third strip overlapping half of the second strip if needed.

Step 1

Bend waist forward slightly. Anchor a full strip at the lower back right next to the spine and tape upward, parallel to the spine.

Step 2

Apply a second full strip to the opposite side of the spine.

Step 3

Attach a third full strip across the two tapes along the area of pain.

Step 1

Bend waist forward slightly. Anchor a full strip at the lower mid back and tape upward, paralleled to the spine.

Step 2

Apply a second full strip to the opposite side of the spine.

Step 3

Attach another tape across the two tapes along the area of pain.

Step 1

Lie on your side and anchor the Y tape at the lateral side of the lower hip

Step 2

Bend your knee to flex the thigh and hip muscles. Wrap the tail around the left side of the hip in a semicircular motion.

Step 3

Flex the thigh and hip muscles harder. Wrap the second tail around the right side of the hip in a semicircular motion.

Step 1

Anchor a full strip right above the back of the knee and run it up the thigh toward the back of the hip.

Step 2

Repeat step one on the other side of the thigh. Overlap the ends at the lower hip.

Step 3

For better support, wrap a third strip across the first two strips at the lower thigh.

Step 1

Anchor I strip at base of the shin on the lateral side. Tape upward over the area of pain.

Step 2

Apply a half strip horizontally around the leg across the point of pain.

Step 1

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.

Step 2

For better effect, tape a second strip vertically along the center of the calf.

Step 1

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.

Step 2

Apply a second full strip to the opposite side of the knee, going from the lateral side around the medial side.

Step 3

Apply a third strip below the knee cap overlapping the first two strips.

Step 1

Center a half strip of tape horizontally at the ball of the foot and wrap.

Step 2

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.