P5140069

_uy down the remaining Kinesio I strip w_ithL

S the above steps to form a crisscross patt^ JIrips, and add a third ligament correcti<?

. a second set of anchors in the middle of ^h/oroximal and distal phalanx (or above and >tn u k .    AttemDtine to stabilizeV

Optional: Application of a "buddy taping tech-nique" to the injured finger with an adjacent finger _or its' "buddy". Apply an anchor strip below and above the injured joint. A spray adherent may be used to limit tape migration due to moisture which may develop during activity.

Mallet Finger

\

SN

A mallet finger is the result of the finger being in an extended position and forced into flexion by a dircct rauma. The extensor digitorum tendon is avulsed from the base of the distal phalanx. The tension of the lexor tendon pulls the distal phalanx into flexion giving the appearance of the head of a mallet.

The Kinesio Taping Technique will assist by limiting the distal phalanx movement into flexion. If the jatient has sustained a mallet finger which has resulted in the extensor tendon being avulscd this needs to bel reated in a splint, or surgically repaired. If the patient has sustained a mild injury, is recovering from treat-nent in a splint or surgery, the Kinesio Taping Method will be beneficial.

Application of the functional correction tech-nique to limit distal phalaruc flexion. For complete revievv see functional correction technique.

Begin by measuring a Kinesio I strip from the palmar surface of the distal tip, over the fingemail and continuing to the metacarpal phalangeal (MCP) joint of the injured finger.

Place one end of the Kinesio I strip on the palmar surface of the injured joint and wrap around to the dorsal surface of the injured finger, with no tension.

With one hand hołd the base which has been applied to the distal phalanx, to ensure no tension will be added.

Place the patients finger into as much extension as possible. Apply functional correction, 25-100% of available tension to the Kinesio I strip. Lay down the Kinesio I strip down on the dorsum surface of the injured finger. Apply tension untill the Kinesio 1 strip is approximately 1" distal to the MCP joint.

A second functional correction strip may be applied depending upon the size of the individual and the among of finger movement limitation desired.

Apply an anchor at both the tip of the injured finger and as close to the MCP joint as possible. This will assist in providing better support and limit the Kinesio Tape from coming off the skin due to the high tension used during application.

93