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Can anyone tell me how to effectively apply KT tape

YosemiteSlamAK
YosemiteSlamAK Posts: 1,230 Member
edited November 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
So I bought so KT tape to use on my knee to help reduce discomfort and inflammation from arthritis. Most of the discomfort is when I am walking down stairs. My orthopedist told me there were videos I could watch to assist in the application of the tape. I watched the video and they are telling me to use 50% stretch or 20% stretch. I'm not getting it. Half the time I feel fine, the other half it feels weird.
Looking for some advice and/or assistance. Has anyone applied this or another brand of this kind of tape? How did it work for you? Any tips or tricks you could pass along?

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  • bbell1985
    bbell1985 Posts: 4,571 Member
    I've applied it to my back. Just keep watching videos. Figure out what the 20 and 50% means. The KT take doesn't really do much but remind you of the injury lol. I mean...I always thought it made my back feel better but it could have been a placebo. It does offer a little support that feels nice.
  • mengqiz86
    mengqiz86 Posts: 176 Member
    I’ve used it on my knees for running injuries and elbow for tennis injuries. Love it it works wonders for me. I just follow the official KT take videos.. the % stretches are a bit of an art but mostly you just pull it very tight and assume that’s your “100% stretch” and walk back from there. Also KT Pro takes work so much better than Regular KT and stays on longer too. Hope that helps
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