P5140019

Functional Correction Application Technigno

Use of functional correction techniąue to assist or restrict a motion (e.g. flexion or extension). It is believed this is accomplished by changing the perception of joint position i through increased tension in the skin. The body will adjust joint position to normalize j| the increased tension on the skin in an attempt to return to normal tension leyels.

The Kinesio Tex Tape is applied by cutting i the appropriate length of an "I" Strip. Lengttt I shouldbeapproximately fourinchesabove ■ and below the joint (or a length appropriate,* for the joint chosen).

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Place the joint or muscle to be ^taP^e the appropriate position. Example- J * ing dorsiflexion and resisting plantar flexiOf. place the joint in dorsi flexion. g¹*¹ aP® application at the distal end of selected joint with a minimum of two inches of tape with io tension.

Apply an appropriate degree of tension from light to fuli and adhere the second base of the tape at the proximal end of the selected joint Initially it may be difficult to determine the appropriate amount of tension, severaJ applications may be needed prior to establishing proper tension. This base should also be a minimum of two inches of tape with no tension.

With one hand placed on each base, both proximal and distal, ha ve the patient actively move the joint into the opposite rangę of motion position. Example: if assisting dorsi-flexion and resisting plantar flexionhavethe patient now actively move into plantar flexion.

To finish the tape application moveboth hands towards the middle of the joint and apply remaining tape. Make surę to activate the acrylic adhesive prior to releasing tension, otherwise the Kinesio Strip willhave limited adherence.