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How to Use Kinesio Tape to Improve Circulation

10/10/2017

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Kinesio Tape for Rolled Ankle
"Fanning" of RockTape
If you are looking to improve circulation, Kinesio Tape can be a great solution.  ​Cutting strips into Kinesio Tape can allow for better movement of fluid in/out of an area.

This can help decrease the inflammation, 'bruising,'  and swelling that sets in after rolling an ankle. ​I will demonstrate a way to tape the outside ankle.  You can apply one strip or apply a cross-hatch pattern.  The knee is the other common joint we use this application.

As mentioned in our last post about taping, it is imperative to clean the skin with alcohol, otherwise the tape will not stick for long.
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Pre-measure a strip of the 2" tape
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Measure out a 2nd strip that will be a cross hatch
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Round the corners of one end, cut 2 lines (3 strips), leaving 1/2 - 1" anchor
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Rip the paper backing of each "tail" closest to the anchor
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Take of the backing to the anchor and angle the tape from the top of the foot to the outside heel
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Now take off the backing off of ONE of the tails, apply no more than 50% of stretch and fan slightly open to splay the fingers of the tape
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Do the same for the other 2 tails.
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The cross-hatch taping is optional. Some people love it, some don't. Same application as the 1st strip. Set the anchor.
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Apply the tails
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Sometimes will be access tape, so have your scissors ready to cut slack.
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Remember: never touch the tape with your fingers. The paper backing should be the last thing to touch the tape before you apply to your skin.
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Viola!
The tape can typically be left on up to 3-5 days, although I prefer to go no longer than 2 days.  That skin needs time to breathe and get some oils back.  You should be able to shower with the tape; just take it easy with the washcloth over the taped ares.

Dominick
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