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Elbow Hyperextension Combination Technique

Elbow hyperextension combination taping will combine the Kinesio elbow hyperextension tech-nique with tradition.il nonelastie white or if des i red elastic ta po (elastikon or elastoplast). The use of an elastic tape is not intended to replace an injured ligament or appropriate rehabilitation, it is in-tended to provide proprioceptive stimuli and psychological assurance.

The nonelastie white tape or traditional elastic tape is intended to limit elbow extension past the point of the patients' pain. This is accomplished through the use of a fan or checkrein applied over the antecubital fossa. Care must be taken to not restrict the biceps or forearm muscles from expansion during physical activity. If expansion is limited cramping may result.

Completed application of the Kinesio hypercxten-sion technique. For complete application review on see elbow hyperextension technique.

The elbow should be clean shaven and deansed of any oils or lotions, placed in a position in which any further extension will cause pain. Lubrication would be appropriate in the antecubital space. Spray adherent should be applied to assist in limited migration of the tape. An underwrap (prewrap) may be applied, however it is highly recommended that the anchors be directly applied to the skin. Apply anchors approximately mid-biceps and mid-forearm using a thin elastic tape (sheerlight or lightplast). If white tape is used be care ful to allow for expansion of muscle tissue during activity.

Begin placement of check-rein strips starting from the medial aspect of mid-forearm to the lateral aspect of mid-biceps, pulling in an upward direction. The strips should be place in a series which when completed will form a fan or checkrein.

Nonelastie white tape may be preferable for fan use, sińce it does not allow for any inereased motion following application.

I Begin] placement of second chcck-rein strip from the lateral aspect of mid-forearm to the medial aspect of mid-biceps, pulling in an upward dircction.

The third strip is started from below the antecubital fossa in the mid-forearm to the mid anterior aspect of the biceps. The strips should be placed in a senes which when completed will form a check-rein.

Generally a minimum of two check-reins are applied. For a larger patient a third may be required.

Anchor the check-rein application by using thin elastic tape (lightplast or sheerlight) starting from the mid-forearm and ending at the mid-biceps. Enclose all open and exposed areas with the light elastic tape.

Remember that when the light elastic tape is used to "fili in" the exposed areas, do not apply to much tension. This may compromise circulation.

Completed combination of Kinesio elbow hyper-extension technique with traditional nonelastie or elastic tape.

Optional: application of a neoprene sleeve to assistin limitation of elbow extension.

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