Instability Support (Pain Management / Muscle & Joint Support)

 Taping Directions:

  • Location: Knee
  • Application: Instability support
  • Indication: Instability due to the ACL
  • Shape: One long I-strip 
  • Applying position: Sitting / lying

 

 

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Acti-Tape - Knee - Instability Support - Step by Step Instructions

 1.
  • In a sitting or lying position, bend the knee.
  • Locate the base of the kneecap.

2.
  • Apply maximum stretch to the middle part of the I-strip, taking both ends of the strip up the leg towards the thigh.

 

3.
  • Smooth down the ends of the strip.
  • Please take note that there is no need to stretch the ends of the strips when smoothing down on the thigh.

4.

 
  • This will support the knee when the leg is straightened and weight bearing.