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Strap Taping for Sports and Rehabilitation presents taping techniques for use on all body areas in both physical therapy and modified athletic training. This easy-to-use reference contains 50 strap taping techniques with Leukotape that help support or control joint mobility and provide greater stability than other methods of taping. Though the text focuses on strap taping for physical therapy, it also includes a variety of sport-related taping and other techniques used in orthopedic rehabilitation. Many of these techniques can also be used or modified for use with neurological and pediatric patients or clients.
Each taping technique is shown step by step through the use of full-color photographs. In addition, an accompanying DVD provides detailed demonstrations of all tape applications. By referring to more than 200 photos and illustrations with video sequences, readers will experience a dynamic and detailed presentation for learning strap taping techniques.
Strap Taping for Sports and Rehabilitation follows a regional approach in presenting appropriate techniques for injuries and other conditions for the ankle and foot; the knee; the cervical, thoracic, and lumbopelvic area; the shoulder; and the elbow, wrist, and hand. The text includes a discussion of the types of tape currently used in treatment and rehabilitation of injuries and presents theories on effectiveness of taping. It also details taping precautions, supplies, and guidelines for application so that readers can be confident they are applying the appropriate taping methods to suit the needs of their patients, clients, and athletes. In addition to an explanation of taping techniques, the text includes photos and illustrations of anatomical references and landmarks. Readers will find reviews of functional range of motion, current evidence on the efficacy of taping, screening tools used in determining the appropriate technique, alternative bracing techniques, and case studies illustrating the benefits of effective taping.
Strap Taping for Sports and Rehabilitation is an excellent resource for both students and professionals in physical therapy, occupational therapy, and athletic training seeking guidance in the proper selection and effective application of strap taping techniques. With full-color photos and video sequences, Strap Taping for Sports and Rehabilitation and the accompanying DVD offer readers a dynamic way to learn and review a range of taping techniques used in treating sport and orthopedic injuries.
Chapter 1. Introduction to Taping
Relationship Between Taping and Anatomy
Types of Tape
Why Strapping Tape?
Taping Guidelines
Taping Application
Documentation
Chapter 2. Ankle and Foot
Anatomy of the Ankle and Foot
Evidence
Orthotics
Evaluation
Techniques
Low Dye
Cross X
Navicular Lift
Subtalar Neutral Stirrup Ankle Support and Modified High Dye
Calcaneus Inversion Glide
Calcaneus: Alternative Technique
Achilles Unloading
Hypermobile Distal Fibula
Hallux Abductovalgus (HAV) Bunion Correction
First Metatarsal–Cuneiform Glide
Fifth Metatarsal Dorsal Glide
Fifth Metatarsal–Cuboid Dorsal and Plantar Glide
Gastrocnemius Unloading
Braces
Case Studies
Chapter 3. The Knee
Anatomy of the Knee
Evidence
Evaluation
Techniques
Patellar Medial Glide (Plus Tilt Corrections)
Patellar Tendon Unloading
Infrapatellar Fat Pad Unloading
Pes Anserinus Bursitis Unloading
Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome
Proximal Fibular Glide
Tibiofemoral Torsion
Knee Hyperextension Block
Tensor Fascia Lata Glide
Medial Hamstring Unloading
Braces
Case Studies
Chapter 4. The Cervical, Thoracic, and Lumbopelvic Area
Anatomy of the Cervical, Thoracic, and Lumbopelvic Area
Evidence
Evaluation
Techniques
Postural Taping: Upper Back, Midback, and Lower Back
Thoracic Vertebra Glide
Rib Support
Low Back Hyperextension Limit
Sacroiliac Approximation
Ilial Shear, Anterior or Posterior
Diamond Box Unloading
Hip and Gluteal Muscle Approximation
Braces
Case Studies
Chapter 5. The Shoulder
Anatomy of the Shoulder
Evidence
Evaluation
Techniques
Postural Upper Back
AC Joint Separation and Clavicle Fracture Correction
AC Joint Blocking (for Subacromial Impingement)
Scapula Position Correction
Inferior Subluxing Shoulder Correction
Anterior Shoulder Dislocation Protection
Braces
Case Studies
Chapter 6. The Elbow, Wrist, and Hand
Anatomy of the Elbow, Wrist, and Hand
Evidence
Evaluation
Techniques
Epicondylitis Strapping
Radial Head Glide
Diamond Box Unloading
Ulnar External Rotation Glide
Ulnar Internal Rotation Glide
Elbow Hyperextension Varus or Valgus Laxity Block
Neutral Wrist Strapping
Wrist Flexion or Extension Block
Wrist Pain, Radiocarpal Glide
Fifth Metacarpal Dorsal Glide
Ventral Ulnar Glide
Trapezium Glide
Thumb Block
Braces
Case Studies
Anne Keil, PT, DPT, is a physical therapist and supervisor of rehabilitation services at the University of Colorado Hospital at Stapleton and Park Meadows Rehabilitation Clinics in Denver. Dr. Keil has worked in a variety of areas, including outpatient orthopedics, neurology, inpatient, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and home health care. Working in facilities or countries that did not have many physical therapy resources, Dr. Keil became interested in taping as a low-cost adjunct to treatment and an effective alternative to bracing.
Dr. Keil received her doctorate in physical therapy in 2005 from Simmons College in Boston, Massachusetts. She earned her BS in physical therapy in 1991 and BS in community health science in 1989 from California State University at Fresno. Dr. Keil is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).
“As a reference, this book provides a quality source of information when considering taping techniques for an injury or condition. The explanations of the taping techniques use both written and visual descriptions to help with understanding and application.”
Doody’s Book Review
"Physical therapists, athletic trainers, and others involved in the rehabilitation of musculoskeletal conditions, especially those fresh out of their educational training, will find the text full of good ideas and places to start including strapping tape as part of their approach to athlete and patient care.”
Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy-- Christopher Geiser, MS, PT, LAT
Ankle and foot support critical for maintaining balance
The ankle mortise is made up of the distal tibia, fibula, talus (talocrural joint), subtalar joint (talus and calcaneus), talocalcaneonavicular joint, and calcaneocuboid joint.
Anatomy of the Ankle and Foot
The ankle mortise is made up of the distal tibia, fibula, talus (talocrural joint), subtalar joint (talus and calcaneus), talocalcaneonavicular joint, and calcaneocuboid joint. Ankle position can be affected by the ligamentous stability, musculotendinous lengths, and position of the bones and joints of the foot, such as the navicular height, medial arch height, tarsometatarsal joint, midtarsal joint, metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint, and interphalangeal (IP) joint. The ankle and foot play a critical role in proprioception to maintain balance, especially during activities performed on uneven surfaces. During dynamic activities where the heel is off the ground (running, jumping, walking), the ankle can be vulnerable to strains and sprains because the base of support is smaller (just the ball of the foot instead of the entire plantar surface).
Read more from Strap Taping for Sports and Rehabilitation by Anne Keil.
Treat lateral knee pain and Iliotibial band tightness
This technique is effective for treating lateral knee pain and ITB tightness.
iliotibial band (ITB) Friction Syndrome
Indications
This technique is effective for treating lateral knee pain and ITB tightness.
Client's Position
The client is lying or long sitting on a table.
Physical Therapist's Position
The PT is standing, facing the affected leg.
Screen
Perform the ITB unloading test, similar to the pes anserinus unloading test but for the lateral knee (a).
Application Guidelines
1. The taping technique is similar to fat pad unloading, but the V is applied to the lateral knee above and below the lateral joint line, approximately 2 inches (5 cm) proximal on the femur and distal on the tibia (b).
2. An alternative technique is to use an unloading horizontal strip superior to the joint line and pulling posteriorly, similar to the pes anserinus unloading technique (c).
Read more from Strap Taping for Sports and Rehabilitation by Anne Keil.
Learn strap taping technique to combat common ankle injuries
This technique is effective for treating plantar fasciitis, frequent ankle sprains or weak ankles, ankle or foot tendinitis, shin splints, “fallen arches” (pronated feet), tarsal coalition, calcaneal bursitis, and Achilles tendinitis and is also effective for ankle fracture rehabilitation.
Subtalar Neutral Stirrup ankle support and modified high dye
Indications
This technique is effective for treating plantar fasciitis, frequent ankle sprains or weak ankles, ankle or foot tendinitis, shin splints, “fallen arches” (pronated feet), tarsal coalition, calcaneal bursitis, and Achilles tendinitis and is also effective for ankle fracture rehabilitation. It is commonly used for clients who perform activities barefoot or in shoes that are tight or offer little support.
Client's Position
The client is prone with the foot hanging off the end of the table; an alternate position is supine with the heel hanging off the table, ankle in 0° dorsiflexion and in subtalar neutral.
Physical Therapist's Position
The PT is sitting on a stool or chair at the end of the table.
Application Guidelines
1. Place a horizontal piece of strapping tape around the ankle at the malleoli as an anchor (if the skin is hairy or sensitive, you can use underwrap first) (a).
2. Place the foot in subtalar neutral and neutral dorsiflexion.
3. Starting at the lateral malleolus anchor strip, pull a piece of tape around the bottom of the foot, just inside the arch (ensuring not to cause skin wrinkles on the plantar aspect of the foot), around the navicular, and up to the medial malleolus, keeping the ankle in neutral (no excessive inversion or eversion). This is a stirrup strip (b-c).
4. Reinforce with a second stirrup strip to better support the arch.
5. This method can also be combined with the arch taping technique for modified high dye (d).
Read more from Strap Taping for Sports and Rehabilitation by Anne Keil.
Ankle and foot support critical for maintaining balance
The ankle mortise is made up of the distal tibia, fibula, talus (talocrural joint), subtalar joint (talus and calcaneus), talocalcaneonavicular joint, and calcaneocuboid joint.
Anatomy of the Ankle and Foot
The ankle mortise is made up of the distal tibia, fibula, talus (talocrural joint), subtalar joint (talus and calcaneus), talocalcaneonavicular joint, and calcaneocuboid joint. Ankle position can be affected by the ligamentous stability, musculotendinous lengths, and position of the bones and joints of the foot, such as the navicular height, medial arch height, tarsometatarsal joint, midtarsal joint, metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint, and interphalangeal (IP) joint. The ankle and foot play a critical role in proprioception to maintain balance, especially during activities performed on uneven surfaces. During dynamic activities where the heel is off the ground (running, jumping, walking), the ankle can be vulnerable to strains and sprains because the base of support is smaller (just the ball of the foot instead of the entire plantar surface).
Read more from Strap Taping for Sports and Rehabilitation by Anne Keil.
Treat lateral knee pain and Iliotibial band tightness
This technique is effective for treating lateral knee pain and ITB tightness.
iliotibial band (ITB) Friction Syndrome
Indications
This technique is effective for treating lateral knee pain and ITB tightness.
Client's Position
The client is lying or long sitting on a table.
Physical Therapist's Position
The PT is standing, facing the affected leg.
Screen
Perform the ITB unloading test, similar to the pes anserinus unloading test but for the lateral knee (a).
Application Guidelines
1. The taping technique is similar to fat pad unloading, but the V is applied to the lateral knee above and below the lateral joint line, approximately 2 inches (5 cm) proximal on the femur and distal on the tibia (b).
2. An alternative technique is to use an unloading horizontal strip superior to the joint line and pulling posteriorly, similar to the pes anserinus unloading technique (c).
Read more from Strap Taping for Sports and Rehabilitation by Anne Keil.
Learn strap taping technique to combat common ankle injuries
This technique is effective for treating plantar fasciitis, frequent ankle sprains or weak ankles, ankle or foot tendinitis, shin splints, “fallen arches” (pronated feet), tarsal coalition, calcaneal bursitis, and Achilles tendinitis and is also effective for ankle fracture rehabilitation.
Subtalar Neutral Stirrup ankle support and modified high dye
Indications
This technique is effective for treating plantar fasciitis, frequent ankle sprains or weak ankles, ankle or foot tendinitis, shin splints, “fallen arches” (pronated feet), tarsal coalition, calcaneal bursitis, and Achilles tendinitis and is also effective for ankle fracture rehabilitation. It is commonly used for clients who perform activities barefoot or in shoes that are tight or offer little support.
Client's Position
The client is prone with the foot hanging off the end of the table; an alternate position is supine with the heel hanging off the table, ankle in 0° dorsiflexion and in subtalar neutral.
Physical Therapist's Position
The PT is sitting on a stool or chair at the end of the table.
Application Guidelines
1. Place a horizontal piece of strapping tape around the ankle at the malleoli as an anchor (if the skin is hairy or sensitive, you can use underwrap first) (a).
2. Place the foot in subtalar neutral and neutral dorsiflexion.
3. Starting at the lateral malleolus anchor strip, pull a piece of tape around the bottom of the foot, just inside the arch (ensuring not to cause skin wrinkles on the plantar aspect of the foot), around the navicular, and up to the medial malleolus, keeping the ankle in neutral (no excessive inversion or eversion). This is a stirrup strip (b-c).
4. Reinforce with a second stirrup strip to better support the arch.
5. This method can also be combined with the arch taping technique for modified high dye (d).
Read more from Strap Taping for Sports and Rehabilitation by Anne Keil.
Ankle and foot support critical for maintaining balance
The ankle mortise is made up of the distal tibia, fibula, talus (talocrural joint), subtalar joint (talus and calcaneus), talocalcaneonavicular joint, and calcaneocuboid joint.
Anatomy of the Ankle and Foot
The ankle mortise is made up of the distal tibia, fibula, talus (talocrural joint), subtalar joint (talus and calcaneus), talocalcaneonavicular joint, and calcaneocuboid joint. Ankle position can be affected by the ligamentous stability, musculotendinous lengths, and position of the bones and joints of the foot, such as the navicular height, medial arch height, tarsometatarsal joint, midtarsal joint, metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint, and interphalangeal (IP) joint. The ankle and foot play a critical role in proprioception to maintain balance, especially during activities performed on uneven surfaces. During dynamic activities where the heel is off the ground (running, jumping, walking), the ankle can be vulnerable to strains and sprains because the base of support is smaller (just the ball of the foot instead of the entire plantar surface).
Read more from Strap Taping for Sports and Rehabilitation by Anne Keil.
Treat lateral knee pain and Iliotibial band tightness
This technique is effective for treating lateral knee pain and ITB tightness.
iliotibial band (ITB) Friction Syndrome
Indications
This technique is effective for treating lateral knee pain and ITB tightness.
Client's Position
The client is lying or long sitting on a table.
Physical Therapist's Position
The PT is standing, facing the affected leg.
Screen
Perform the ITB unloading test, similar to the pes anserinus unloading test but for the lateral knee (a).
Application Guidelines
1. The taping technique is similar to fat pad unloading, but the V is applied to the lateral knee above and below the lateral joint line, approximately 2 inches (5 cm) proximal on the femur and distal on the tibia (b).
2. An alternative technique is to use an unloading horizontal strip superior to the joint line and pulling posteriorly, similar to the pes anserinus unloading technique (c).
Read more from Strap Taping for Sports and Rehabilitation by Anne Keil.
Learn strap taping technique to combat common ankle injuries
This technique is effective for treating plantar fasciitis, frequent ankle sprains or weak ankles, ankle or foot tendinitis, shin splints, “fallen arches” (pronated feet), tarsal coalition, calcaneal bursitis, and Achilles tendinitis and is also effective for ankle fracture rehabilitation.
Subtalar Neutral Stirrup ankle support and modified high dye
Indications
This technique is effective for treating plantar fasciitis, frequent ankle sprains or weak ankles, ankle or foot tendinitis, shin splints, “fallen arches” (pronated feet), tarsal coalition, calcaneal bursitis, and Achilles tendinitis and is also effective for ankle fracture rehabilitation. It is commonly used for clients who perform activities barefoot or in shoes that are tight or offer little support.
Client's Position
The client is prone with the foot hanging off the end of the table; an alternate position is supine with the heel hanging off the table, ankle in 0° dorsiflexion and in subtalar neutral.
Physical Therapist's Position
The PT is sitting on a stool or chair at the end of the table.
Application Guidelines
1. Place a horizontal piece of strapping tape around the ankle at the malleoli as an anchor (if the skin is hairy or sensitive, you can use underwrap first) (a).
2. Place the foot in subtalar neutral and neutral dorsiflexion.
3. Starting at the lateral malleolus anchor strip, pull a piece of tape around the bottom of the foot, just inside the arch (ensuring not to cause skin wrinkles on the plantar aspect of the foot), around the navicular, and up to the medial malleolus, keeping the ankle in neutral (no excessive inversion or eversion). This is a stirrup strip (b-c).
4. Reinforce with a second stirrup strip to better support the arch.
5. This method can also be combined with the arch taping technique for modified high dye (d).
Read more from Strap Taping for Sports and Rehabilitation by Anne Keil.
Ankle and foot support critical for maintaining balance
The ankle mortise is made up of the distal tibia, fibula, talus (talocrural joint), subtalar joint (talus and calcaneus), talocalcaneonavicular joint, and calcaneocuboid joint.
Anatomy of the Ankle and Foot
The ankle mortise is made up of the distal tibia, fibula, talus (talocrural joint), subtalar joint (talus and calcaneus), talocalcaneonavicular joint, and calcaneocuboid joint. Ankle position can be affected by the ligamentous stability, musculotendinous lengths, and position of the bones and joints of the foot, such as the navicular height, medial arch height, tarsometatarsal joint, midtarsal joint, metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint, and interphalangeal (IP) joint. The ankle and foot play a critical role in proprioception to maintain balance, especially during activities performed on uneven surfaces. During dynamic activities where the heel is off the ground (running, jumping, walking), the ankle can be vulnerable to strains and sprains because the base of support is smaller (just the ball of the foot instead of the entire plantar surface).
Read more from Strap Taping for Sports and Rehabilitation by Anne Keil.
Treat lateral knee pain and Iliotibial band tightness
This technique is effective for treating lateral knee pain and ITB tightness.
iliotibial band (ITB) Friction Syndrome
Indications
This technique is effective for treating lateral knee pain and ITB tightness.
Client's Position
The client is lying or long sitting on a table.
Physical Therapist's Position
The PT is standing, facing the affected leg.
Screen
Perform the ITB unloading test, similar to the pes anserinus unloading test but for the lateral knee (a).
Application Guidelines
1. The taping technique is similar to fat pad unloading, but the V is applied to the lateral knee above and below the lateral joint line, approximately 2 inches (5 cm) proximal on the femur and distal on the tibia (b).
2. An alternative technique is to use an unloading horizontal strip superior to the joint line and pulling posteriorly, similar to the pes anserinus unloading technique (c).
Read more from Strap Taping for Sports and Rehabilitation by Anne Keil.
Learn strap taping technique to combat common ankle injuries
This technique is effective for treating plantar fasciitis, frequent ankle sprains or weak ankles, ankle or foot tendinitis, shin splints, “fallen arches” (pronated feet), tarsal coalition, calcaneal bursitis, and Achilles tendinitis and is also effective for ankle fracture rehabilitation.
Subtalar Neutral Stirrup ankle support and modified high dye
Indications
This technique is effective for treating plantar fasciitis, frequent ankle sprains or weak ankles, ankle or foot tendinitis, shin splints, “fallen arches” (pronated feet), tarsal coalition, calcaneal bursitis, and Achilles tendinitis and is also effective for ankle fracture rehabilitation. It is commonly used for clients who perform activities barefoot or in shoes that are tight or offer little support.
Client's Position
The client is prone with the foot hanging off the end of the table; an alternate position is supine with the heel hanging off the table, ankle in 0° dorsiflexion and in subtalar neutral.
Physical Therapist's Position
The PT is sitting on a stool or chair at the end of the table.
Application Guidelines
1. Place a horizontal piece of strapping tape around the ankle at the malleoli as an anchor (if the skin is hairy or sensitive, you can use underwrap first) (a).
2. Place the foot in subtalar neutral and neutral dorsiflexion.
3. Starting at the lateral malleolus anchor strip, pull a piece of tape around the bottom of the foot, just inside the arch (ensuring not to cause skin wrinkles on the plantar aspect of the foot), around the navicular, and up to the medial malleolus, keeping the ankle in neutral (no excessive inversion or eversion). This is a stirrup strip (b-c).
4. Reinforce with a second stirrup strip to better support the arch.
5. This method can also be combined with the arch taping technique for modified high dye (d).
Read more from Strap Taping for Sports and Rehabilitation by Anne Keil.
Ankle and foot support critical for maintaining balance
The ankle mortise is made up of the distal tibia, fibula, talus (talocrural joint), subtalar joint (talus and calcaneus), talocalcaneonavicular joint, and calcaneocuboid joint.
Anatomy of the Ankle and Foot
The ankle mortise is made up of the distal tibia, fibula, talus (talocrural joint), subtalar joint (talus and calcaneus), talocalcaneonavicular joint, and calcaneocuboid joint. Ankle position can be affected by the ligamentous stability, musculotendinous lengths, and position of the bones and joints of the foot, such as the navicular height, medial arch height, tarsometatarsal joint, midtarsal joint, metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint, and interphalangeal (IP) joint. The ankle and foot play a critical role in proprioception to maintain balance, especially during activities performed on uneven surfaces. During dynamic activities where the heel is off the ground (running, jumping, walking), the ankle can be vulnerable to strains and sprains because the base of support is smaller (just the ball of the foot instead of the entire plantar surface).
Read more from Strap Taping for Sports and Rehabilitation by Anne Keil.
Treat lateral knee pain and Iliotibial band tightness
This technique is effective for treating lateral knee pain and ITB tightness.
iliotibial band (ITB) Friction Syndrome
Indications
This technique is effective for treating lateral knee pain and ITB tightness.
Client's Position
The client is lying or long sitting on a table.
Physical Therapist's Position
The PT is standing, facing the affected leg.
Screen
Perform the ITB unloading test, similar to the pes anserinus unloading test but for the lateral knee (a).
Application Guidelines
1. The taping technique is similar to fat pad unloading, but the V is applied to the lateral knee above and below the lateral joint line, approximately 2 inches (5 cm) proximal on the femur and distal on the tibia (b).
2. An alternative technique is to use an unloading horizontal strip superior to the joint line and pulling posteriorly, similar to the pes anserinus unloading technique (c).
Read more from Strap Taping for Sports and Rehabilitation by Anne Keil.
Learn strap taping technique to combat common ankle injuries
This technique is effective for treating plantar fasciitis, frequent ankle sprains or weak ankles, ankle or foot tendinitis, shin splints, “fallen arches” (pronated feet), tarsal coalition, calcaneal bursitis, and Achilles tendinitis and is also effective for ankle fracture rehabilitation.
Subtalar Neutral Stirrup ankle support and modified high dye
Indications
This technique is effective for treating plantar fasciitis, frequent ankle sprains or weak ankles, ankle or foot tendinitis, shin splints, “fallen arches” (pronated feet), tarsal coalition, calcaneal bursitis, and Achilles tendinitis and is also effective for ankle fracture rehabilitation. It is commonly used for clients who perform activities barefoot or in shoes that are tight or offer little support.
Client's Position
The client is prone with the foot hanging off the end of the table; an alternate position is supine with the heel hanging off the table, ankle in 0° dorsiflexion and in subtalar neutral.
Physical Therapist's Position
The PT is sitting on a stool or chair at the end of the table.
Application Guidelines
1. Place a horizontal piece of strapping tape around the ankle at the malleoli as an anchor (if the skin is hairy or sensitive, you can use underwrap first) (a).
2. Place the foot in subtalar neutral and neutral dorsiflexion.
3. Starting at the lateral malleolus anchor strip, pull a piece of tape around the bottom of the foot, just inside the arch (ensuring not to cause skin wrinkles on the plantar aspect of the foot), around the navicular, and up to the medial malleolus, keeping the ankle in neutral (no excessive inversion or eversion). This is a stirrup strip (b-c).
4. Reinforce with a second stirrup strip to better support the arch.
5. This method can also be combined with the arch taping technique for modified high dye (d).
Read more from Strap Taping for Sports and Rehabilitation by Anne Keil.
Ankle and foot support critical for maintaining balance
The ankle mortise is made up of the distal tibia, fibula, talus (talocrural joint), subtalar joint (talus and calcaneus), talocalcaneonavicular joint, and calcaneocuboid joint.
Anatomy of the Ankle and Foot
The ankle mortise is made up of the distal tibia, fibula, talus (talocrural joint), subtalar joint (talus and calcaneus), talocalcaneonavicular joint, and calcaneocuboid joint. Ankle position can be affected by the ligamentous stability, musculotendinous lengths, and position of the bones and joints of the foot, such as the navicular height, medial arch height, tarsometatarsal joint, midtarsal joint, metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint, and interphalangeal (IP) joint. The ankle and foot play a critical role in proprioception to maintain balance, especially during activities performed on uneven surfaces. During dynamic activities where the heel is off the ground (running, jumping, walking), the ankle can be vulnerable to strains and sprains because the base of support is smaller (just the ball of the foot instead of the entire plantar surface).
Read more from Strap Taping for Sports and Rehabilitation by Anne Keil.
Treat lateral knee pain and Iliotibial band tightness
This technique is effective for treating lateral knee pain and ITB tightness.
iliotibial band (ITB) Friction Syndrome
Indications
This technique is effective for treating lateral knee pain and ITB tightness.
Client's Position
The client is lying or long sitting on a table.
Physical Therapist's Position
The PT is standing, facing the affected leg.
Screen
Perform the ITB unloading test, similar to the pes anserinus unloading test but for the lateral knee (a).
Application Guidelines
1. The taping technique is similar to fat pad unloading, but the V is applied to the lateral knee above and below the lateral joint line, approximately 2 inches (5 cm) proximal on the femur and distal on the tibia (b).
2. An alternative technique is to use an unloading horizontal strip superior to the joint line and pulling posteriorly, similar to the pes anserinus unloading technique (c).
Read more from Strap Taping for Sports and Rehabilitation by Anne Keil.
Learn strap taping technique to combat common ankle injuries
This technique is effective for treating plantar fasciitis, frequent ankle sprains or weak ankles, ankle or foot tendinitis, shin splints, “fallen arches” (pronated feet), tarsal coalition, calcaneal bursitis, and Achilles tendinitis and is also effective for ankle fracture rehabilitation.
Subtalar Neutral Stirrup ankle support and modified high dye
Indications
This technique is effective for treating plantar fasciitis, frequent ankle sprains or weak ankles, ankle or foot tendinitis, shin splints, “fallen arches” (pronated feet), tarsal coalition, calcaneal bursitis, and Achilles tendinitis and is also effective for ankle fracture rehabilitation. It is commonly used for clients who perform activities barefoot or in shoes that are tight or offer little support.
Client's Position
The client is prone with the foot hanging off the end of the table; an alternate position is supine with the heel hanging off the table, ankle in 0° dorsiflexion and in subtalar neutral.
Physical Therapist's Position
The PT is sitting on a stool or chair at the end of the table.
Application Guidelines
1. Place a horizontal piece of strapping tape around the ankle at the malleoli as an anchor (if the skin is hairy or sensitive, you can use underwrap first) (a).
2. Place the foot in subtalar neutral and neutral dorsiflexion.
3. Starting at the lateral malleolus anchor strip, pull a piece of tape around the bottom of the foot, just inside the arch (ensuring not to cause skin wrinkles on the plantar aspect of the foot), around the navicular, and up to the medial malleolus, keeping the ankle in neutral (no excessive inversion or eversion). This is a stirrup strip (b-c).
4. Reinforce with a second stirrup strip to better support the arch.
5. This method can also be combined with the arch taping technique for modified high dye (d).
Read more from Strap Taping for Sports and Rehabilitation by Anne Keil.
Ankle and foot support critical for maintaining balance
The ankle mortise is made up of the distal tibia, fibula, talus (talocrural joint), subtalar joint (talus and calcaneus), talocalcaneonavicular joint, and calcaneocuboid joint.
Anatomy of the Ankle and Foot
The ankle mortise is made up of the distal tibia, fibula, talus (talocrural joint), subtalar joint (talus and calcaneus), talocalcaneonavicular joint, and calcaneocuboid joint. Ankle position can be affected by the ligamentous stability, musculotendinous lengths, and position of the bones and joints of the foot, such as the navicular height, medial arch height, tarsometatarsal joint, midtarsal joint, metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint, and interphalangeal (IP) joint. The ankle and foot play a critical role in proprioception to maintain balance, especially during activities performed on uneven surfaces. During dynamic activities where the heel is off the ground (running, jumping, walking), the ankle can be vulnerable to strains and sprains because the base of support is smaller (just the ball of the foot instead of the entire plantar surface).
Read more from Strap Taping for Sports and Rehabilitation by Anne Keil.
Treat lateral knee pain and Iliotibial band tightness
This technique is effective for treating lateral knee pain and ITB tightness.
iliotibial band (ITB) Friction Syndrome
Indications
This technique is effective for treating lateral knee pain and ITB tightness.
Client's Position
The client is lying or long sitting on a table.
Physical Therapist's Position
The PT is standing, facing the affected leg.
Screen
Perform the ITB unloading test, similar to the pes anserinus unloading test but for the lateral knee (a).
Application Guidelines
1. The taping technique is similar to fat pad unloading, but the V is applied to the lateral knee above and below the lateral joint line, approximately 2 inches (5 cm) proximal on the femur and distal on the tibia (b).
2. An alternative technique is to use an unloading horizontal strip superior to the joint line and pulling posteriorly, similar to the pes anserinus unloading technique (c).
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Learn strap taping technique to combat common ankle injuries
This technique is effective for treating plantar fasciitis, frequent ankle sprains or weak ankles, ankle or foot tendinitis, shin splints, “fallen arches” (pronated feet), tarsal coalition, calcaneal bursitis, and Achilles tendinitis and is also effective for ankle fracture rehabilitation.
Subtalar Neutral Stirrup ankle support and modified high dye
Indications
This technique is effective for treating plantar fasciitis, frequent ankle sprains or weak ankles, ankle or foot tendinitis, shin splints, “fallen arches” (pronated feet), tarsal coalition, calcaneal bursitis, and Achilles tendinitis and is also effective for ankle fracture rehabilitation. It is commonly used for clients who perform activities barefoot or in shoes that are tight or offer little support.
Client's Position
The client is prone with the foot hanging off the end of the table; an alternate position is supine with the heel hanging off the table, ankle in 0° dorsiflexion and in subtalar neutral.
Physical Therapist's Position
The PT is sitting on a stool or chair at the end of the table.
Application Guidelines
1. Place a horizontal piece of strapping tape around the ankle at the malleoli as an anchor (if the skin is hairy or sensitive, you can use underwrap first) (a).
2. Place the foot in subtalar neutral and neutral dorsiflexion.
3. Starting at the lateral malleolus anchor strip, pull a piece of tape around the bottom of the foot, just inside the arch (ensuring not to cause skin wrinkles on the plantar aspect of the foot), around the navicular, and up to the medial malleolus, keeping the ankle in neutral (no excessive inversion or eversion). This is a stirrup strip (b-c).
4. Reinforce with a second stirrup strip to better support the arch.
5. This method can also be combined with the arch taping technique for modified high dye (d).
Read more from Strap Taping for Sports and Rehabilitation by Anne Keil.
Ankle and foot support critical for maintaining balance
The ankle mortise is made up of the distal tibia, fibula, talus (talocrural joint), subtalar joint (talus and calcaneus), talocalcaneonavicular joint, and calcaneocuboid joint.
Anatomy of the Ankle and Foot
The ankle mortise is made up of the distal tibia, fibula, talus (talocrural joint), subtalar joint (talus and calcaneus), talocalcaneonavicular joint, and calcaneocuboid joint. Ankle position can be affected by the ligamentous stability, musculotendinous lengths, and position of the bones and joints of the foot, such as the navicular height, medial arch height, tarsometatarsal joint, midtarsal joint, metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint, and interphalangeal (IP) joint. The ankle and foot play a critical role in proprioception to maintain balance, especially during activities performed on uneven surfaces. During dynamic activities where the heel is off the ground (running, jumping, walking), the ankle can be vulnerable to strains and sprains because the base of support is smaller (just the ball of the foot instead of the entire plantar surface).
Read more from Strap Taping for Sports and Rehabilitation by Anne Keil.
Treat lateral knee pain and Iliotibial band tightness
This technique is effective for treating lateral knee pain and ITB tightness.
iliotibial band (ITB) Friction Syndrome
Indications
This technique is effective for treating lateral knee pain and ITB tightness.
Client's Position
The client is lying or long sitting on a table.
Physical Therapist's Position
The PT is standing, facing the affected leg.
Screen
Perform the ITB unloading test, similar to the pes anserinus unloading test but for the lateral knee (a).
Application Guidelines
1. The taping technique is similar to fat pad unloading, but the V is applied to the lateral knee above and below the lateral joint line, approximately 2 inches (5 cm) proximal on the femur and distal on the tibia (b).
2. An alternative technique is to use an unloading horizontal strip superior to the joint line and pulling posteriorly, similar to the pes anserinus unloading technique (c).
Read more from Strap Taping for Sports and Rehabilitation by Anne Keil.
Learn strap taping technique to combat common ankle injuries
This technique is effective for treating plantar fasciitis, frequent ankle sprains or weak ankles, ankle or foot tendinitis, shin splints, “fallen arches” (pronated feet), tarsal coalition, calcaneal bursitis, and Achilles tendinitis and is also effective for ankle fracture rehabilitation.
Subtalar Neutral Stirrup ankle support and modified high dye
Indications
This technique is effective for treating plantar fasciitis, frequent ankle sprains or weak ankles, ankle or foot tendinitis, shin splints, “fallen arches” (pronated feet), tarsal coalition, calcaneal bursitis, and Achilles tendinitis and is also effective for ankle fracture rehabilitation. It is commonly used for clients who perform activities barefoot or in shoes that are tight or offer little support.
Client's Position
The client is prone with the foot hanging off the end of the table; an alternate position is supine with the heel hanging off the table, ankle in 0° dorsiflexion and in subtalar neutral.
Physical Therapist's Position
The PT is sitting on a stool or chair at the end of the table.
Application Guidelines
1. Place a horizontal piece of strapping tape around the ankle at the malleoli as an anchor (if the skin is hairy or sensitive, you can use underwrap first) (a).
2. Place the foot in subtalar neutral and neutral dorsiflexion.
3. Starting at the lateral malleolus anchor strip, pull a piece of tape around the bottom of the foot, just inside the arch (ensuring not to cause skin wrinkles on the plantar aspect of the foot), around the navicular, and up to the medial malleolus, keeping the ankle in neutral (no excessive inversion or eversion). This is a stirrup strip (b-c).
4. Reinforce with a second stirrup strip to better support the arch.
5. This method can also be combined with the arch taping technique for modified high dye (d).
Read more from Strap Taping for Sports and Rehabilitation by Anne Keil.
Ankle and foot support critical for maintaining balance
The ankle mortise is made up of the distal tibia, fibula, talus (talocrural joint), subtalar joint (talus and calcaneus), talocalcaneonavicular joint, and calcaneocuboid joint.
Anatomy of the Ankle and Foot
The ankle mortise is made up of the distal tibia, fibula, talus (talocrural joint), subtalar joint (talus and calcaneus), talocalcaneonavicular joint, and calcaneocuboid joint. Ankle position can be affected by the ligamentous stability, musculotendinous lengths, and position of the bones and joints of the foot, such as the navicular height, medial arch height, tarsometatarsal joint, midtarsal joint, metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint, and interphalangeal (IP) joint. The ankle and foot play a critical role in proprioception to maintain balance, especially during activities performed on uneven surfaces. During dynamic activities where the heel is off the ground (running, jumping, walking), the ankle can be vulnerable to strains and sprains because the base of support is smaller (just the ball of the foot instead of the entire plantar surface).
Read more from Strap Taping for Sports and Rehabilitation by Anne Keil.
Treat lateral knee pain and Iliotibial band tightness
This technique is effective for treating lateral knee pain and ITB tightness.
iliotibial band (ITB) Friction Syndrome
Indications
This technique is effective for treating lateral knee pain and ITB tightness.
Client's Position
The client is lying or long sitting on a table.
Physical Therapist's Position
The PT is standing, facing the affected leg.
Screen
Perform the ITB unloading test, similar to the pes anserinus unloading test but for the lateral knee (a).
Application Guidelines
1. The taping technique is similar to fat pad unloading, but the V is applied to the lateral knee above and below the lateral joint line, approximately 2 inches (5 cm) proximal on the femur and distal on the tibia (b).
2. An alternative technique is to use an unloading horizontal strip superior to the joint line and pulling posteriorly, similar to the pes anserinus unloading technique (c).
Read more from Strap Taping for Sports and Rehabilitation by Anne Keil.
Learn strap taping technique to combat common ankle injuries
This technique is effective for treating plantar fasciitis, frequent ankle sprains or weak ankles, ankle or foot tendinitis, shin splints, “fallen arches” (pronated feet), tarsal coalition, calcaneal bursitis, and Achilles tendinitis and is also effective for ankle fracture rehabilitation.
Subtalar Neutral Stirrup ankle support and modified high dye
Indications
This technique is effective for treating plantar fasciitis, frequent ankle sprains or weak ankles, ankle or foot tendinitis, shin splints, “fallen arches” (pronated feet), tarsal coalition, calcaneal bursitis, and Achilles tendinitis and is also effective for ankle fracture rehabilitation. It is commonly used for clients who perform activities barefoot or in shoes that are tight or offer little support.
Client's Position
The client is prone with the foot hanging off the end of the table; an alternate position is supine with the heel hanging off the table, ankle in 0° dorsiflexion and in subtalar neutral.
Physical Therapist's Position
The PT is sitting on a stool or chair at the end of the table.
Application Guidelines
1. Place a horizontal piece of strapping tape around the ankle at the malleoli as an anchor (if the skin is hairy or sensitive, you can use underwrap first) (a).
2. Place the foot in subtalar neutral and neutral dorsiflexion.
3. Starting at the lateral malleolus anchor strip, pull a piece of tape around the bottom of the foot, just inside the arch (ensuring not to cause skin wrinkles on the plantar aspect of the foot), around the navicular, and up to the medial malleolus, keeping the ankle in neutral (no excessive inversion or eversion). This is a stirrup strip (b-c).
4. Reinforce with a second stirrup strip to better support the arch.
5. This method can also be combined with the arch taping technique for modified high dye (d).
Read more from Strap Taping for Sports and Rehabilitation by Anne Keil.
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