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K-Tape

MODALITIES: Kinesotape

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Is there latex in K-tape? No but patients can still have sensitive to it
Should you use K-tape with someone who has compromised skin? No
What are the contraindications for K-tape? -Wounds/Infections -Active Cancer -DVTs -Kidney Disease -CHF
What can be used to counter-act the acidity in the tape? Milk of Magnesia
What does K-tape do? Mechanically decompress the skin and underlying tissues
What are the effects of K-tape? -Increased space between the fascial layers -Relieve pressure from the free nerve endings in the tissue -Increase circulation
How does K-tape use the sensory system? Stimulates the sensory nerves to alter the afferent signals going to the brain from teh taped area "gate-ing" the pain
What happens to the sensory homunculus when using K-tape? Increased areas of the sensory cortex are stimulated
How does K-tape help in chronic pain? -Smudging of the cortical representation of the painful part of the body in the homunculus -Within increased tactile acuity (K-tape awareness) the pain can be reduced
Are we more or less aware of the K-tape when wearing? More
K-tape provides what type of sensory stim to make us feel safe? -Proprioception -Feedback -Awareness of area
How much stretch does K-tape have? 15-20%
What do we want to see in the K-tape when moving? Convolutions
Should we add any stretch to the K-tape? No
How does K-tape affect lymphatics? Decreases the pressure and is effective for fluid transport
How does K-tape affect muscle tone? Normalization
Are we taping a movement or a muscle? Movement
Created by: jkranz93
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