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The space correction is applied to create more space directly above an area of pain, inflammation, swelling or edema. The increased space that is created decreases the pressurein thearea treated by lifting the skin directly over the treatment area.

The result of the decreased pressure assists in reducing the amount of irritation on the Chemical receptors thus decreasing pain. An increased level of circulation is also felt to occur in thearea allowing for increased removal of exudate. Stimulationof the mechanorecep tors may also aid in decreasing pain. By increasing sensory stimulation the gate control theory of pain may be initiated.

Space is created by using the elastic quali-ties of the Kinesio Tex Tape by lifting fascia and soft tissue over the area of pain or inflam-mation. Tape application needs to be per-formed slowly and the practitioner should not allow the skin to bunch (can cause a blister) under the Kinesio Tex Tape orallow thetech-nique to be applied with to much tension (causing irritation to the skin).

The space correction technique may be selected by the practitioner as a primary therapeutic goal following initial evaluation of thepatientscondition. Thepatientmay initially receive the greatest benefit from reduction of inflammation and pain during initial visits. Following initial reduction in inflammation and pain the practitioner may select another therapeutic goal such as fascia correction or mechanical correction.

There are four main techniques used with space correction. One, the elastic qualities of the Kinesio Tex Tape can be used to puli the connective tissue toward the desired area by applying the Kinesio Strip with tension out of the middle of the strip with no tension on the

ends (modification of ligament and tendon correction).Two, practitioners can use their hands utilizing a manuał therapy techniqueto gently gather the skin and fascia and use the Kinesio Tex Tape to main ta in the tissue over the desired area (fascia manuał winding technique, see fascia correction technique). Three, use of fascia correction technique to create and hołd tissue over the desired area (see fascia correction technique). Four, use of the "donut hole" or web cut.

Space Correction Application Technigues Modification of ligament/tendon correction

Application of modification to Ligament/Tendon Correction for space correction. This technique uses the elastic qualities of the Kinesio Tex Tape to lift the skin and create space. This is accomplished by applying tension to the middle 1 /3rd section of the Kinesio Strip, application of tension area strip to skin, and laying down both the end 1 /3rds with no tension. A single strip or a series of overlapping strips can be applied. With this method a "pocket" is formed under the tape decreasing pressure and pain.

Generally, an I Strip is used for this tech-nique. Cut the Kinesio strip to desired length, generally 6 inches. Tear the Kinesio Tex Tape paper backing in the middle of the strip. Fold back the paper and apply tension to the middle 1 /3 of the Kinesio strip.

Begin by tearing the middle of an approxi-mately 6-8 inch long Kinesio I Strip through the paper backing. Apply light to moderate, 25-50 % of available tension to the Kinesio I Strip in the middle 1/3 of the strip. Place the center of the 2 inch wide Kinesio Strip over the region of the desired space correction. A series of strips can be applied, with the intersection of each strip located over the desired space correction location (area of desired "pocket").

Move the patient through as fuli a rangę of motion as possible, to minimize tension at ends of application. Lay down each end 1 /3 of the Kinesio Strip with no tension.

Convolutions of the skin should be evident during joint rangę of motion. Ifconvolutions are not present the tape was applied with too much tension.