How to Apply StarkTape Kinesiology Tape. Best Kinesiology Taping Techniques

By Amelia Evans

Many of StarkTape kinesiology tape applications may look similar, but the tapping can be applied for different purposes. For example, a taping for muscle tightness may look like a taping for muscle weakness.  The way how tape is applied can determine how it works on the soft tissues. 
It is very important to read the directions of each of the taping methods carefully before applying the tape. A correctly tapping application can enhance the therapeutic benefits.

In this eBook, you will find clear step-by-step instructions and helpful photos, kinesiology cutting techniques and strip applications, skin preparation before taping, removal of the tape and much more. 
You will learn how to apply StarkTape kinesiology tape  using:
- I application
- Y application
- X application
- Fan application
- Donut application
- Web application

Also, will show you how to tape the most common injuries and conditions on the body, such as:
NECK - PAIN
NECK - TENSION OR FATIGUE
MID BACK - PAIN
MID BACK - TENSION OR POSTURE
LOWER BACK - PAIN
LOWER BACK - FATIGUE
SACRO-ILIAC JOINT - PAIN
SHOULDER - ROTATOR CUFF
SHOULDER - STABILITY
ELBOW - MEDIAL PAIN (Golfer`s Elbow)
ELBOW - LATERAL PAIN (Tennis Elbow)
WRIST - CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROM
THUMB - PAIN (De Quervain`s Syndrome)
HIP - STABILITY    
HIP - SCIATICA
KNEE - STABILITY    
KNEE - MEDIAL PAIN
KNEE - LATERAL PAIN
KNEE - PATELLA PAIN
KNEE - SHIN SPLINTS
KNEE - CALF PAIN
ANKLE - STABILITY
ANKLE - PLANTAR FASCIITIS
FOOT - BUNION
FOOT - DROP

• Language: English
• Publisher: StarkTape
• Release date: Sep 20, 2017
• ISBN: 9781386385202

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INDEX

WHAT IS KINESIOLOGY TAPE?................................................................................3

WHAT ARE THE INTENDED USES?.......................................................................5

KINESIOLOGY TAPE CUTTING TECHNIQUES.............................................5

SKIN PREPARATION BEFORE TAPING..............................................................6

REMOVAL OF TAPE FROM PAPER BACKING...............................................7

UNDERSTANDING THE IMPORTANCE OF ANCHORS AND TAIL.  7

STRETCH AND RECOIL PRINCIPLES OF STARK TAPE........................8

TAPE STRECH / TENSION.............................................................................................8

STRIP APPLICATIONS......................................................................................................9

MAKE IT STICK......................................................................................................................11

REMOVAL OF THE TAPE................................................................................................11

CONTRAINDICATIONS.....................................................................................................12

PRECAUTIONS........................................................................................................................12

NECK - PAIN.............................................................................................................................15

NECK - TENSION OR FATIGUE.................................................................................16

MID BACK - PAIN.................................................................................................................17

MID BACK - TENSION OR POSTURE...................................................................18

LOWER BACK - PAIN.........................................................................................................19

LOWER BACK - FATIGUE...............................................................................................20

SACRO-ILIAC JOINT - PAIN.........................................................................................22

SHOULDER - ROTATOR CUFF....................................................................................23

SHOULDER - STABILITY.................................................................................................25

ELBOW - MEDIAL PAIN (Golfer`s Elbow).........................................................27

ELBOW - LATERAL PAIN (Tennis Elbow).........................................................28

WRIST - CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME............................................................29

THUMB - PAIN (De Quervain`s Syndrome).....................................................31

HIP - STABILITY....................................................................................................................33

HIP - SCIATICA.......................................................................................................................35

KNEE - STABILITY...............................................................................................................36

KNEE - MEDIAL PAIN.......................................................................................................38

KNEE - LATERAL PAIN....................................................................................................40

KNEE - PATELLA PAIN.....................................................................................................42

KNEE - SHIN SPLINTS.....................................................................................................43

KNEE - CALF PAIN...............................................................................................................44

ANKLE - STABILITY............................................................................................................45

ANKLE - PLANTAR FASCIITIS...................................................................................46

FOOT - BUNION.....................................................................................................................47

FOOT - DROP............................................................................................................................49

Kinesiology is the study of the mechanics of body movements. This specialized tape was invented by a Chiropractor over 30 years ago. Since then, it has made its way to the Olympics, gaining more and more recognition.

StarkTape kinesiology athletic tape is made of 97% original cotton and 3% spandex with high elastic properties. The tape is almost identical to human skin in both thickness and elasticity. It is this property that allows the kinesiology tape to work with the soft tissue of the body versus restricting it. It is the elasticity that makes the sports tape a good modality for the treatment of lymphedema and chronic swelling.

Many of StarkTape kinesiology tape applications may look similar, but the tapping can be applied for different purposes. For example, a taping for muscle tightness may look like a taping for muscle weakness. The way how tape is applied can determine how it works on the soft tissues. It is very important to read the directions of each of the taping methods carefully before applying the tape. A correctly tapping application can enhance the therapeutic benefits.

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Before attaching the tapeAfter attaching the tape

StarkTape kinesiology sports tape is made of 97% original cotton and 3% spandex with high elastic properties. The tape is applied to the backing paper with 15% available stretch, is almost identical to human skin in both thickness and elasticity, 50-70% from the resting length.

One side is coated with strong porous, latex free, medical grade acrylic glue, heat sensitive. It contains no medication. Rubbing the tape after application allows the tape to adhere better on the skin. Because of its porous quality, allowing the skin to breathe,