KT Method

Piriformis

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Patrick Fabre Test

Functional Anatomy Testing Tape Specification

KT Method

Confirmation Testing

Patient position: sidelying with the hip
in extension and adduction

Apply the base of the Kinesio Tex to
the sacrum on the medial side of the
joint.

Flex and adduct the hip. Flex the
knee.

Peel the Kinesio Tex from the paper
liner and place the tape temporarily
on the skin. Do not activate the glue
by rubbing.

While stabilizing the base of the
Kinesio Tex, pull the skin medially to
increase tissue tension.

Apply the inferior “y” tail of the Kinesio
Tex to the lower border of the greater
trochanter, following the path of the
inferior border of the muscle.

Apply the superior “y” tail of the
Kinesio Tex to the lower border of the
greater trochanter, following the path
of the superior border of the muscle.

Completed Kinesio Tex application:
piriformis

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