Taping up my leg, knee, shin...

[b fold the truth]

I am looking for pics of how to use athletic tape to tape up my injured right leg. Lower hamstring, where hamstrings come around the side of the knee, and the 6" below the knee...

Any thought???

I ran a search on google and couldn't find any procedures..

B True

 

[Zander1983]

Did you end up having the problem diagnosed? Knees can be taped different ways for whatever the problem might be...

 

[revexrevex]

do you need patella taping? There is a medical study that was done specifically for that. If that was your problem I can do search in my school's database on full text

 

[b fold the truth]

"Clint,

The hamstring tendons (there are three) come from low andbehind the thigh and
wrap around connecting to the tibia anteriolaterally (sort of side/ front).
The are at the knee joint line roughly. On the medial side there is a bursa
called pes ansurines which could become inflammed by heavy knee wraps. On the
lateral side there is certainly enough soft tissue that could be inflammed. At
any rate start icing 2 x/ day for twenty minutes, maybe take some Motrin and
make sure you have full range of motion. "

 

[b fold the truth]

do you need patella taping? There is a medical study that was done specifically for that. If that was your problem I can do search in my school's database on full text

I was having problem walking on Sunday...on Tuesday I cut the grass for about 2 hours and the only thing I did was add 2 strips of athletic tape aross where my patellar tendon and my hamstring tendons would meet at my shin...I only hope that they are still there...

1/2 way in tears...1/2 way about to pass out just thinking about it...

B True

 

[revexrevex]

("Effects of Patella Taping on Patella Position and Perceived Pain"' Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, vol 25(9), pp989-992, 1993)

 

[revexrevex]

bfold, thinks rationally. Would you be able to even hold 600+ lbs on your back if something was wrong with your knee? I'll do the search on the study.

 

[b fold the truth]

bfold, thinks rationally. Would you be able to even hold 600+ lbs on your back if something was wrong with your knee? I'll do the search on the study.

I dunno...I sure hope not. I have full ROM without pain...just a lot of achyness still...and a 'less sensitive' spot around my shin...

Read the article...interesting.

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[Zander1983]

There isn't much free information that I could find... Here's a technique for making sure the patella tracks properly, although that isn't entirely your problem:

http://www.hughston.com/hha/a_13_4_5.htm

 

[revexrevex]

Bfold bro. This is for you.

Full text is on my website: http://www.bebinary.com/alex/bfold/science.pdf

Patellar taping: is clinical success supported by scientific evidence?

K. Crossleyf5, f1, S. M. Cowanf2, K. L. Bennellf3 and J. McConnellf4

Centre for Sports Medicine Research and Education, School of Physiotherapy, The University of Melbourne, Australia
McConnell and Clements Physiotherapy, Sydney, Australia

Available online 15 March 2002.




Abstract
Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is a common condition presenting to physiotherapy and sports medicine practices. Despite its prevalence, the aetiology, pathogenesis, and recommended treatment remain unclear. One component of treatment for PFPS that has been subjected to scrutiny is patellar taping. This taping was designed to realign the patella within the femoral trochlea, thus reducing pain from PFPS and improving both quadriceps and patellofemoral joint function. Clinical and research findings confirm that the pain associated with PFPS is significantly reduced with patellar taping. Therefore, research has aimed at determining the mechanisms of this pain relief. The means by which patellar tape can relieve pain may provide insight into the aetiology and risk factors for PFPS, thus allowing more appropriately designed treatment regimes and preventative strategies. There is evidence to suggest that patellar tape improves patella alignment (measured radiographically) and quadriceps function (torque production and extensor moments). Evidence that patellar tape enhances the activation of individual vastii (magnitude or timing) is limited in quality and quantity, which probably reflects the difficulties inherent in measuring this complex question. There is preliminary evidence for improved knee control during gait in association with patellar tape. This paper critically reviews the studies that have examined the effects of patellar taping and makes informed recommendations for further research and clinical practice.