How to apply tape on the thigh before training. Taping the inner thigh. Taping on the knee

Thigh muscle taping is a popular primary or secondary therapy technique to reduce soreness, swelling and inflammation, relax and support muscles, and ensure ligament stability.

Taping the back and inner thighs is effective in the following cases:

muscle tension and pain;
posture correction;
weak hamstring;
stretching of the popliteal ligaments;
imbalance of the muscles of the inner thigh;
prevention of sports injuries and improvement of performance;
postoperative rehabilitation.

Taping of the hip joint and gluteal muscle is used in the following situations:

osteoarthritis and arthritis;
traumatic lesions (coccyx bruises, ligament injuries, sprains, etc.)
stress fractures of the pelvic bone;
piriformis syndrome;
muscle tension;
curvature of the lumbar spine.

How to apply tape on the thigh

When applying, it is important to follow the basic rules of kinesio taping:

Prepare the skin in advance;
Tape anchors (ends 3-5 cm) are applied without tension, and the main part with a given tension;
The tape is activated by rubbing.

When taping the quadriceps femoris, the best option is a combination of tapes, where you first made a mesh and then applied a longitudinal strip.

The application is carried out on the leg bent at the knee at an angle of 90 degrees. It is necessary to fix the anchor of the tape at a short distance from the groin, then slowly move the leg and fix the second end of the patch.

Before the procedure, it is necessary to prepare a Y-shaped strip of tape. The application is made on a leg straightened at the knee. Ask the patient to lean forward slightly. The anchor of the tape is applied to the upper joint of the thigh, then with a tension of 10%, the patch is glued in the direction of the biceps muscle up to the popliteal fossa.

PhysioTape No.1 and CureTape® work very well when dealing with the so-called "piriformis syndrome". Recent scientific research on piriformis syndrome has shown that this symptomatology is associated with gluteal muscle fiber filaments, which are much more superficial. The direction of these fibers is parallel to the direction of the piriformis muscle. In addition, there is a general complex of neurological duplication in the zone of segmental innervation, which will also bring a positive result.

There are three reasons why it is advisable to use cooling when taping the thigh. Cooling gel helps:

Dampen the pain that causes reactive hyperemia by acting on the nervous system. But if the pain is causing hypertension, the PhysioTape No.1 and CureTape® taping works faster and softer as it improves the circulation of the corresponding fibers.
Dampen pain caused by edema by affecting blood circulation. Cooling produces vasoconstriction and subsequently reactive vasodilation. Vasoconstriction essentially prevents the period of swelling, while reducing local pressure is actually the goal of the treatment. Vascular expansion and an increase in edema may occur, as a result of a further increase in pressure and an additional violation of local blood circulation, which leads to increased pain. Therapeutic taping of the thigh with PhysioTape No.1 and CureTape® brand tapes allows you to reduce pressure and pain much faster and better.
Prevent further swelling. The arguments are the same as in the second example.

CureTape® Cooling Gel relieves pain by producing a cooling effect, such as sprains, bruises, sprains, headaches and inflammation. It reduces swelling and relieves muscle tension. Also, it eases the growth of pain. Indicated for use during pregnancy, as well as for children. Cooling Gel can be used in combination with PhysioTape No.1 and CureTape®

Taping of the lower limb is a very popular method of not only primary, but also repeated injuries. Athletes suffer the most, since in any sport the lower limb is subject to increased stress and injury. The hip taping technique is not particularly difficult, but some points still need to be clarified.

Taping of the anterior and inner thighs

Tape should be placed directly along muscle fibers damaged muscle, so at least the basics anatomical structure the area to be taped needs to be known.

Anatomical structures of the anterior surface of the thigh, on which the tape can be applied:

The sartorius muscle runs along the entire front of the thigh from the inside of the knee joint to the outer part of the femoral joint. It is relatively thin, so it is most exposed to damage.
The quadriceps muscle is the strongest among this group. It consists of 4 heads, which are located on almost all sides of the femur. Most of them are located at the junction of the medial and anterior thighs.
The rectus femoris muscle is located slightly medial to the sartorius muscle. It is more delicate and has a feathery texture.

Indications for taping thigh muscles:

Muscle injury resulting from a blow or fall.
Stretching of muscle fibers without signs of dysfunction of the muscle.
Sprain or tear of the ligaments, which is characterized by the absence of pronounced signs of the inflammatory process (swelling, redness and severe pain during movement).

Signs of severe inflammation (severe swelling, redness, pain on palpation and movement, cyanosis or pallor of the damaged surface, impaired motor function) may be a sign of a torn ligament or muscle, a fracture of a limb bone. In this regard, it is not necessary to immediately apply a teip bandage. There are several reasons for this: inefficiency of the tape in severe edema, the need for rigid immobilization in case of some damage to the musculoskeletal apparatus of the limb, which the tape is not able to provide.

The need to protect chronic injury from increased stress to prevent re-injury and exacerbate clinical symptoms.

Tape is applied directly to bare skin, which is previously degreased with alcohol solutions. It is desirable to remove hair from the skin.

It is forbidden to stick the tape in the place of damage to the skin.

The patient should be in a position that provides the effect of stretching the muscle. He can stand with the heel held near the buttocks.

If necessary, if the pain radiates to the knee joint, the tape should also hold the patella, since its own ligament is a direct continuation of the head of the quadriceps femoris muscle.

The length of the tape should correspond to the distance between the muscle attachment points.
Prepare the tape of the length you need. Rounded edges for longer life. Since the thigh muscles are massive, you need to choose a wide tape with a good elasticity effect.
If you have little experience in applying the tape, use a marker or pencil to draw a line on the patient's skin that will correspond to the location of the tape.

The direction of sticking the tape for the purpose of immobilization should be from the bottom up. If the tape is to prevent injury, the direction of its application should be from top to bottom.
Glue the anchor of the tape - the first 2-3 cm of the elastic tape without tension.
The middle third of the tape is applied with a tension of 25-30% (maximum 50%) to create an immobilization effect.
The last 2-3 cm of the tape are applied without tension as a fastener.
Additional tapes can be applied if necessary.

If there is no pronounced pain, but the muscle tone is reduced due to an old injury or any other reasons, you can apply a kinesio-tape of the “lymph-tape” type. It is an elastic band with several thin beams located in different directions from the "anchor".

Application of lymph-tape on the anterior surface of the thigh:

The rays of the lymph tape should be directed towards the nearest lymph nodes. That is, towards the hip joint.
We stick the tape anchor at a small distance from the damaged area in the opposite direction from the lymph nodes.
Then, with a small gap, we glue thin rays towards the hip joint.

This tape will reduce soreness and discomfort at the site of injury. It also improves blood circulation, as it increases the tone of blood vessels with its mechanical effect.

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The inner surface of the thigh is more often stretched.

This usually happens when you try to sit on the splits or swing your leg high.

The symptoms of a sprain are quite simple: pain when moving the leg and the inability to repeat the element that provoked the pain.

A thin muscle is flat and long. It is located on the surface of the medial region of the thigh. It starts from the pubic symphysis and is attached to the inside of the tibial muscle. When applying the tape, it is necessary that its anchors are located in the places where the muscle is attached, then the effect will be visible immediately.

This muscle adducts the thigh medially, which is why some athletes call it the adductor thigh muscle. This is not quite the right occupation, since the comb muscle and the long adductor perform a similar function. It is more correct to call the adductor group of muscles, because they need to be taped together.

The long adductor muscle is located at a slight angle with respect to the femur, so it can be damaged if the leg is pulled back sharply.

Rules for taping the adductor thigh muscle group:

When taping the adductor group of the thigh, the leg should be laid aside. To do this, you need to sit on a hard surface and spread your legs as wide as possible. To create a more comfortable posture, you can spread your feet in different directions.
The tape sticks from the bottom up (from the inside of the knee joint to the pubis).
The first and last 2-3 cm should be glued without tension, and the middle part should be stretched by 30-50%, which will provide strength for immobilization.
It is better to choose a tape with a width of 2.5-3 cm, since a wide one will not perform the necessary function of local immobilization.
You can use several tapes and apply them with an interval of 1-2 cm, which will ensure an even distribution of tone on the muscle, improve its blood circulation and innervation. These effects will speed up the healing of the damaged area.
To create a long-lasting bandage, non-stretch patches can be glued perpendicularly over the elastic bands, which perform the function of fixing.

Tape bandage will improve microcirculation and restore cellular structures.

Taping of the groin area

Taping the groin area is a very complex process, since due to the peculiarities of the anatomical structure of the human pelvis, it is almost impossible to completely cover the muscles of this group with tape. But it is possible to carry out a small immobilization to improve lymph flow and accelerate the healing of an injury.

Almost all the muscles related to the inguinal region start from the inside of the knee joint, some - in the lower third of the thigh, so for taping the inguinal region, you need to apply a tape from the knee itself.

Step-by-step instructions for taping the groin area:

The patient sits with his legs wide apart. It is advisable to turn the foot of the diseased leg laterally to provide good access to the injured part of the thigh.
We measure the required length of the tape and round off its edges. It is necessary to take wide teips, since the muscles of this group are more like ribbons in shape. When stretching the groin, the tape must be applied with a stretch of 30-40%, so this must be taken into account when measuring the required length.
Glue the tape anchor - the first 2-3 cm without tension.
We stretch the middle third of the tape by 10-40% depending on the degree of damage, the greater the degree of damage, the greater the percentage.
The last 2-3 cm are glued without tension, like fixing centimeters.
If necessary, you can stick additional tapes, but they must all be in the course of the anatomical location of the muscles. Otherwise, the action of the teip will simply not be realized.

A hernia is a protrusion of the abdominal cavity through weak points in the anterior abdominal wall. The danger of such a disease is very high, because at any moment the hernial contents (what comes out through the abdominal wall) can become pinched and cause a serious complication - peritonitis.

Hernia treatment is exclusively surgical. In the absence of an acute condition, surgery can be done in a planned manner, but this treatment is mandatory.

Taping for inguinal hernia will be relevant only after surgery to prevent the divergence of the postoperative suture.

In this case, many thin elastic ribbons are superimposed in a chaotic manner.

But it is better to do this after the skin has healed, so as not to provoke allergic reactions to the adhesive base of the tape.

Finally, watch the video instruction on inguinal ligament taping:

The thigh refers to the common techniques of primary or secondary treatment in order to reduce the painful syndrome, swelling and inflammation, relax and maintain muscle bundles, and stabilize the ligamentous apparatus.

Teip application rules

Adhesive strips are considered correctly applied only if the following rules are observed:

Manipulation is carried out exclusively by a qualified specialist (doctor, massage therapist, etc.), who has special knowledge and skills in this area.
Before applying the strip, the skin under the tape must be clean, dry, hair must be absent.
The patient must be placed or seated in a position convenient for him in order to ensure accessibility and immobilization of the patch application site. Those. provide him with a physiological position.
The patch application area must be given the position in which it will be after application.
Applying the tape begins with fixing steps - anchors (above and below the pathological place).
The overlay is carried out with two hands: one hand rolls out the head of the adhesive tape, the other straightens his steps.
Each previous turn is covered by the next one by 1/3 or 2/3.
Adhesive strips are stretched evenly to avoid displacement, wrinkling and constriction, and peeling off the plane of the skin.
At the end, the patch is fixed with control tours.
A properly performed tape should not cause discomfort, pain, numbness, tingling, circulatory disorders, etc. to the patient.
It is forbidden to resort to it during the competition without examining it during the training period. The shepherd is imposed by the same specialist.
It is necessary to pay attention to the protection of some parts of the body from excessive squeezing with adhesive tape, avoiding pressure on blood vessels and nerve bundles.
It is forbidden to apply tape in case of intense pain sensation, tissue swelling, in the presence of hairline, on dirty or moist skin. If there are microdamages (abrasions, etc.) on the application site, the wounds should be treated with an antiseptic solution and a bandage or bactericidal adhesive plaster should be applied.

Varieties of taping of the femoral area

There are several options for hip taping:

Inner and back surface. It is used in pathological conditions and cases:

pain sensation and muscle tension;
posture correction;
hamstring weakness;
stretching of the popliteal ligamentous apparatus;
imbalance of the muscle bundles of the inner femoral surface;
prevention of sports injury and improvement of sports performance;
postoperative rehabilitation.

Hip joint and gluteal muscle. It is used in pathological phenomena:

and inflammation of the articular junction;
injury (coccyx bruises, ligament injuries, sprains, etc.)
fractures of the pelvic bone system;
excessive tension in muscle fibers;
curvature of the lumbar spine.

When gluing special strips, you must follow the basic rules:

Pre-treatment of the skin.
Tape anchors (end sections at a distance of three to five centimeters) are applied freely (without any tension), and the main section with a certain tension.
The strips are activated by rubbing movements.

Quadriceps femoris muscle. In this case, the combination of teips in the form of an initial overlay of strips in the form of a grid, and a secondary overlay in the form of a longitudinal strip on top will be the most suitable.
The adductor femoral muscle. The application is carried out with the lower limb bent at the knee joint at an angle of 90 0 . At some distance from the inguinal region, fix the tape anchor. Then slowly remove the leg and secure the second end of the patch.

Posterior femoral muscle. Before applying the tape, it should be prepared in the form of a Y-shaped strip. Gluing is carried out on the leg in a state of extension in the knee joint. To achieve this position, the patient is placed in a slightly forward leaning position. Tape anchor is applied to the upper femoral joint. Next, with a tension of about 10%, the patch is glued in the direction of the biceps muscle to the popliteal fossa.

Foot taping is one of the most common methods of dealing with acute and chronic injuries. The advantage of choosing a tape is its exceptional ease of use and precise application at the site of injury.

Muscular complex of the back of the thigh

The posterior surface of the thigh is a muscular complex that provides flexion of the lower limb at the knee joint.

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The back of the thigh is represented by muscles:

The biceps femoris muscle, which has two heads located parallel to each other on the lateral side of the femur.
Semimembranosus muscle located on the medial side of the thigh.
The semitendinosus muscle of the thigh, located centrally from the semimembranosus muscle.
The large adductor muscle, which is the inner surface of the thigh.
The beginning of this muscle is located on the back surface, so its taping must be started from the very beginning, that is, from the back surface.

Indications for Taping the Back of the Thigh

Taping is a medical procedure that involves the gentle immobilization of a limb, so its use on a healthy muscle is quite controversial.

Indications for taping the back of the thigh:

Stretching of the anatomical formation. Soreness of the thigh on palpation and movement. Absence of pronounced signs of inflammation (edema, redness)
Sprain (at rest, the pain subsides, but with the resumption of even a small amplitude of movement, the pain resumes with renewed vigor and even stronger).
Muscle tear, which is characterized by a slight destruction of the integrity of the cellular structure. The function of the limb is preserved, but there are pronounced signs of a local inflammatory process.
Ligament tears. Ligaments heal very poorly on their own, so damage to the ligamentous apparatus of the back of the thigh must be combined with powerful anti-inflammatory local treatment.

Tape is applied to the back of the thigh to support damaged muscles and accelerate healing processes.

For taping the thigh, it is best to use wide tapes.

Elastic kinesio tapes are applied to the muscle itself, and cheaper inelastic ones can be used for fixing circles.

Step-by-step technique for taping the back of the thigh:

Tape is applied directly to bare skin, which is previously degreased with alcohol solutions. It is desirable to remove hair from the skin.

It is forbidden to stick the tape in the place of damage to the skin.

The initial position of the patient is lying on his stomach. The affected leg is bent at the knee joint by 60°. This posture provides complete relaxation of muscle fibers. If necessary, you can perform the procedure while standing, but then you need to lean forward and put your toes on the floor, slightly bending your leg at the knee.

Some authors recommend applying the tape when stretching or bruising muscle fibers in a stretched state.

That is, you need to position yourself so that the leg is below the level of the body when lying down.

Visualize how the damaged structure is located anatomically. If you have little experience in applying the tape, you can draw a line with a marker, along which you will then need to apply the tape.

Tape for immobilization is applied from the bottom up, and to improve lymph flow and muscle tone from top to bottom.

The first 2-3 cm of the tape are applied without tension.

The middle third of the tape is glued either without any tension or with a tension of 10-50%. It should be noted that the greater the tension percentage, the greater the immobilization effect.

The last 2-3 cm of the tape are applied without tension.

If necessary, you can apply perpendicular strips of teip to strengthen and increase the area of influence of the teip bandage.

Sometimes one teip is enough, and sometimes more large-scale use is necessary - 2 - 3 or more.

Buttock taping

The gluteal muscle is located directly under the lower back.

The gluteus maximus originates from the ilium and attaches to the femur.

The direction of the tape should correspond to the location of the muscle fibers in the muscle, that is, it should be located from one muscle attachment point along a rounded line to another.

Indications for taping the gluteal muscle:

Muscle stretch.

Injury of muscle fibers.

When bruising the buttocks, in order to relieve pain, it is necessary to use a teip bandage of the “snowflake” type. The bruised place is located in the middle of the teip lena. Several teips are glued on top of each other in the direction of north-south, west-east, etc.

Of course, sometimes such an arrangement of the kinesio tape is not enough to provide a therapeutic effect, so additional fixation lines can be used.

Step-by-step instructions for applying tape to the gluteal muscle:

The patient stands with his back to the doctor and holds on to the back of the chair, slightly tilting the torso forward. This position provides a slight stretching of the buttocks and allows you to correctly apply the tape on this area.

For taping the gluteal region, it is necessary to use a wide tape, since the muscle itself is wide and requires high-quality fixation.

We measure the tape of the required length, round off its edges.

First, glue the tape anchor (the first 2-3 cm) without tension.

We paste the middle third of the adhesive tape with a tension of 25-30%.

The last 2-3 cm are glued without tension.

Taping the gluteal muscle is used most often by athletes in power sports. For example, when working with weight (deadlift or squats), not only the back area is well worked out, but the gluteal muscle and the back of the thigh. From this it follows that the defeat of the gluteal muscle alone is very rare and it is necessary to correctly diagnose the source of pain or other uncomfortable sensations.

Often, along with the gluteal muscle, the biceps femoris and lower back are also taped. This tactic provides for a complex effect on the painful area to provide better and faster treatment.

Sometimes taping of the lower limb is used as a prevention of re-injury with a potential high physical activity. In this case, wide tapes are used, which are applied to the previously injured area. It is advisable to stick the tape without tension, so as not to disturb the harmony in muscle tone.

And finally, one more video instruction for taping the back of the thigh:

A popular primary or secondary therapy technique for reducing leg pain is hip taping. This method has become especially popular in use on sports grounds, since playing sports always leads to injuries and bruises. This method of pain relief allows athletes to quickly return to the game or training without intervention from doctors.

The essence of the procedure

Tape is a sticky elastic application that is attached to the skin in the area of damage. With its help, it is possible to quickly and effectively eliminate discomfort and pain in case of injuries and bruises, as well as sprains. Often the device is used as an auxiliary tool for unpleasant symptoms of arthrosis. The essence of this method is to apply the tape to the diseased area, using the adhesive ends of the material. It is able to fix the joint, skin and muscles in the correct position, while not limiting their mobility. The use of tape helps to reduce the load on the injured part of the body. Positive points of use:

raises the fascia;
increases blood flow;
creates a massage effect;
activates metabolism;
relieves pain;
warms the affected area;
supports muscles;
ensures the stability of the ligamentous apparatus.

In this way, you can fix the back of the thigh.

In practice, kinesio taping is performed by a number of methods, which depend on the site of injury and the muscle being treated. Type of use:

taping of internal and rear surfaces;
treatment of the hip joint and gluteal zone;
support for the quadriceps femoris and adductor femoris.

Indications for hip taping

Tape on the thigh is used in many cases of lesions, including arthrosis or mechanical damage. It is easy to use and does not require special training. The materials from which the application is made are resistant to water and other external irritants, except for products based on oils or greasy creams. Indications for the use of teips can be different conditions, since the range of effects of the device is quite wide. Taping is necessary if required:

relieve muscle tension and pain;
posture correction;
support weakened hamstrings and sprained ligaments;
postoperative rehabilitation.

The use of tape is justified in case of curvature of the spinal column.

And also if diagnosed:

inguinal muscle injuries;
damage to the back of the thigh, buttocks;
muscle imbalance;
rachiocampsis;
arthrosis diseases.

In addition to the listed indications, teips are applied as preventive devices to prevent injury and sprains. Applications are used for spasmolytic contractions of the muscles of the anterior part, which accompany the patient constantly, swelling of the extremities with excess weight or pregnancy. They are also effective in stress fractures of the pelvic bone and piriformis syndrome.

The taping procedure is not curative, but only eliminates the symptoms. In case of injuries and sprains, you should consult a doctor.

materials

Adhesive tape is similar to adhesive tape, its base is cotton fabric or 100% cotton materials. The composition of the fibers includes elastane, which allows you to increase the elasticity of the product, which is necessary when applying a bandage. All parts are hypoallergenic and breathable. Resistant to water and other irritants, can be worn up to 5 days. The adhesive applied to the extreme ends of the tape does not cause irritation, except in cases of allergies.

How to paste correctly?

To fix the adductor muscle, you need to be in a comfortable position.

Before using the therapeutic material for the first time, it is worth consulting with a specialist who will describe in detail the sequence of the application. Ideally, adductor thigh taping should be left to a qualified healthcare professional, except in an emergency. To stick the tape correctly, it is necessary to follow the procedure and the accuracy of applying the bandage. Basic rules for applying the device:

The surface to be treated must be clean and free of grease.
It is important to provide the patient with a comfortable physiological posture (sitting, lying down).
Fix the surface in the position in which it will be after application.
The anchor of the tape is lowered onto the damaged area, and the ends are pulled out with both hands on the sides.
Each previous turn is overlapped by 1/3 of the next.
The tape is applied without folds, evenly and without constrictions.
The application of the patch should not put pressure on the vessels and nerve roots.

Step-by-step use allows you to fix the tape as correctly as possible and save the patient from pain. It is important to remember that the application should not cause discomfort to the patient, it is not done with acute and severe pain. Also, if there are open wounds on the treated surface, they must be treated with an antiseptic. Any non-standard manifestations after applying the application require immediate removal of the tape. Tapes are not reapplied, so it is important to perform the procedure correctly initially.