Kt tape can help relieve the pressure and strain on the tissue as well as relax the muscles of the shin. Use kt tape in conjunction with rest to promote the healing process and see reduced recovery times. The kneecap, or patella, could be moving incorrectly. Pdf comparison of effectiveness of kinesio taping with. Kinesiological taping for shin splints the physical therapy advisor. The shin is the common name for the front of the lower leg bone tibia and its associated.
Causes of shin splints may include overuse, inflammation, poorly fitting or worn shoes, drastic increases in activity, or changes in running surfaces. Shin splints before you start apply before activity apply one hour before beginning activity. Find out more from webmd about the prevention, treatment, and symptoms of shin splints. One or more meniscus may be torn, ruptured, or inflamed. How to apply kinesiology tape for shin splints kt tape uk. Causes of posterior shin splints may include over pronation, overuse, running on uneven surfaces, poorly fitting or worn shoes, or compensation from injury on. Kinesiology tape will also increase proprioceptive awareness along the tibialis anterior and increase circulation to help quell inflammation. Many athletes get painful shin splints also known as tibial stress syndrome at one time or another.
Hold tape at the centertop of foot about two inches beneath top of big toe and unroll until it hits just. Posterior shin splints present pain along the inside edge of the lower leg. Comparison of effectiveness of kinesio taping with nonelastic taping and no taping in players with acute shin splints article pdf available january 2017 with 368 reads how we measure reads. Kinesiology tape to treat shin splints runners world. Kt tape for shin splints is a standard method used to treat shin splint pain. Kt tape is also known as kinesiology therapeutic tape. According to a report, persons who used kt tape just. The shin is the common name for the front of the lower leg bone tibia and its associated muscles and tendons. Anterior shin splints exist on the front of the leg. Kt tape is not a replacement for professional medical care. Kt tape helps treat the condition by relaxing associated muscles, relieving pressure. How to use kt tape to deal with the most common running injuries just a few strips can stop it band syndrome, hamstring strains, shin splints, runners knee, and plantar fasciitis from derailing.
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