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surę are examples of subtle changes mitted from the Kinesio Tex Tape to the superficial layers of the tissue.    I

During initial applications of the Kinesio

TapingMethoditwouldbebetter if thepatient

informs the practi tioner tha t they beheve the tape was somewha t effective. In this case the tapeapplication ean bemodified forpossible improvementin results. If thepatient retums and believes the tapeapplication exacerbated the symptoms, the ability of the practitioner to successfully treat the patient is limited.

The descriptions provided for the clinical conditions are notintended to be the only methodof tapeapplication for any condidon ^ne '«*niques

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Mechanical Correction

The mechanical correction should be 1 thought of as positional in naturę and not as I an attempt to fixate the tissue or joint in a fixed I position. This techniq ue uses the properties of | the Kinesio Tex Tape through the application

iof maximai or close to maxixnal stretch to provide a stimulus perceived by the mechan-oreceptors. The degree of stimuli is accom-plished as the result of the combination of I maximum stretch and downward pressure 1 thatprovides stimulus to deeper tissue. Re-3 memberthat the degree of stretch and down-■ ward pressure will determine the degree of | stimulus. You, as a practitioner, will need to

fadjust your application technique to the needs of thepatient

This technique can be used to assist in the positioning of musde, fascia tissue or joint position to stimulate a sensation which results ! in the bodj^sadaptation to the stimulus.

I Functional support can be maintained without losing active rangę of motion or inhibiting circulation. The Mechanical Correction can be used to either position the tissue in the desired position, provide stimulus in which the body will adjust position to minimize the created tension, orprovide a "bloddng" action of joint or tissue movement.

There are two methods used to place the tissue in the desired position; one, use of a manuał technique, and two, use elastic quali-ties of the Kinesio Tex Tape. If using a manuał therapy to provide positioning, first place the tissue in the correct or desired position, using techniques such as: joint positioning or myo-fascial release, before applying the taping technique. When using the Kinesio Tex Tape to provide correct positioning, tension can either be applied using the base of the Y: with the tails being used to dissipate the tension, or the tails: base of the Y is applied with no tension and the tails are stretched maximally with no tension on the ends.

The third method uses tension in the middle of the Kinesio Strip with downward pressure to create a "blocking" action. The approximately 6-8 inch long Kinesio I Strip is applied with 25-40 percent tension applied to the middle of the strip. The Kinesio strip is then applied directly over the joint, or tissue with downward pressure. The desired effect is limited movement of the joint or tissue.

When selecting either method, manuał or elastic qualities of the Kinesio Tex Tape, the intent of the tape is to use the "recoil" effect of the elastic polymer. The tape application is completed so that when the tape "recoils" back to its original position it creates tension upon the skin which stimulates a sensory stimuli. The practitioner can either use the stimulus effect of the elastic qualities of the tape to create a corrective reaction or position the tissue without movement.

The application of downward pressure provides for a deeper stimulus to mechanore-ceptors a ffecting deeper layers of tissue. The combination of high tension and downward pressure are the primary components of the mechanical corrective technique.