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Hamstring Strain Combination Technique Combination of thc Kinesio Taping Technique and use of neoprene slccve or clastic wrap may be found to be helpful for both the acute and chronic hamstring strain.

Begin by applying the Basic Kinesio Taping Technique for the hamstring strain. During the evaluafj₀ of theinjtuy thepractitioner will need to determine which of the hamstring group is involved (semi-membranosus, semitendinous, or biceps fcmoris). It has been found to be helpful to apply a space or mechanical correction strip directly over the arca of injury.

ple use of the neoprene sleeve or elastic wrap may assist in limiting pain due to pressure created by elastic qualities of the products. Pressure around an injury limits pain possibly due to the initiation of the gale control theory of pain.

The length of tape application will be directly related to the patients care during application and removal of the neoprene s!eeve or elastic wrap.

Completed application of Basic Kinesio Taping Application of a hamstring muscle with additional space or mechanical correction strip. The correction strip is placed directly over the injured area.

Application of neoprene sleeve over the Kinesio Taping Method application.

Application of an elastic wrap over the Kinesio Taping Method application.

Iliotibial Band Friction Syndrome

Iliotibial band friction syndrome is an inflammation of the iliotibial band as it either erosses over the lateral femoral condyle or at its insertion on the tibia. The syndrome is generally causcd by overusc and is most common in runners, cyclists and soccer players. It has been associated with individuals who present with pronated feet and genu varum.

* The Kinesio technique will assist in inflammation reduction and decreased tension in the iliotibial band by application of a muscle taping, tendon correction, and space correction or mechanical correction.

The iliotibial band is attached to the tensor fascia lata muscle and generally is not involved due to weakness, but increased tension in the iliotibial band.

The iliotibial band taping application can begin at either the origin or insertion. For this application the origin to insertion technique will be shown.

Begin by measuring the length of Kinesio Tex reąuired. Place the base of the Kinesio 1 strip inferior to the insertion of the iliotibial band.

The use of the fan strip is intended to help reduce inflammation and tension in the tensor fascia latae.

Place the patient in a stretched position for the iliotibial band. Apply light, 15-25 % of available tension, along each of the 4-5 fan strip cuts. The superior and inferior strips should be place around the tensor fascia latae muscle. The inside three strips should be placed over the iliotibial band and tensor fascia late muscle.

Application of correction. Mechanical correction with tension on the tails will be shown. The practi-tioner may also apply a fascia or space correction., The mechanical correction is chosen to limit move-ment of the iliotibial band over the lateral femoral condyle. For complete review see mechanical correction technique.

Begin mechanical correction by placing the base of the Kinesio Y strip on the tibial tuberosity with no tension. Have the split in the Y begin at the point of pain for the patient.