KT Method

Greater Trochanter (M-Shape)

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Screening Test

Tape Specification

KT Method

Patient position: sidelying, with the
top hip in slight flexion and internal
rotation to place the tissue under
tension.

Apply the base of the “y” tape to the
greater trochanterPatient needs to
take a side-lying position. Apply the
base of tape to the greater trochanter.

Maximally flex the hip.

Apply the superior “y” tail over the
central portion of the gluteal muscles
in an arc pattern.

Apply the inferior “y” tail over the
lateral thigh, directing the arc
posteriorly and ending in the mid-
section of the iliotibial band.

The complete tape application should
resemble an “m”.

Completed Kinesio Tex application:
Hip--greater trochanter Karakusa
(“M”)

Strona 1 z 2

2007-12-22

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Strona 2 z 2

2007-12-22

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