This is amazing. I have really damaged knees and they are always swollen to a degree but my left knee was really bad the last few days. This made SUCH a difference. Thank you.
I went to a Lymphoedema clinic today and showed my swollen knee to clinician who put kinesiology tape in this fan pattern - I had immediate if not total relief and whereas I was unable to bend my knee enough to wash my feet this morning, this evening my knee is bending much further and without pain. I'm amazed quite frankly.
Hi! I get random knee effusion with minimal pain about 1-2 times a year, and I've just tried this technique to reduce the swelling. It feels better immediately! It's so empowering to take care of this myself and not have to seek a physician's help to (painfully!) drain my knee. Thank you!!
A sceptical husband, strapped before getting out of bed, found it comfortable and supportive, thank you. In his seventies and a bit of a wimp about strapping, he said that he thought that he was too old to play 'doctors and nurses'! Never too old!
Hello this video is the best 1 out for this, quick question I am 4 weeks post op of ACL reconstruction and double meniscus repair. My knee still has slight swelling in and my hamstring keeps tearing (scar tissue) is it advisable to use K tape on both of these areas post ACL treatment?? Thanks
Brad whiston Thanks for the great comments, as long as you have swelling then this technique is one of the best to help reduce the swelling and pain, but you can also try the other 2 techniques I have for general knee pain and full knee taping. Good luck
My husband was just diagnosed with effusion in his right knee I’ve been taping his knee using just the full support method and it’s not working anymore. Would you recommend this technique?
Maybe try the technique and see if it helps - remember there is a reason why the knee swells so think about the cause of the effusion rather than trying to reduce it with some tape, regards JG
Thank you :) Trying now! Had a lateral release and meniscus cleanup 2 1/2 months ago. Still swollen and I am a fitness instructor, so not very good! Hope it works...also tried your medial meniscus technique!
I worked two months ago to the anterior cruciate ligament and also to the internal collateral ligament using a plastic device type "coker-arnold" and the knee swelled up, this kind of technique is recommended for my problem? how long I have to cut the strips and how do I get them? thank you very much!
Hi! Great tutorial! I just have one question for you: Can you appy two different techniques of applying kinesio tape on the same joint? I want to apply kinesio tape on my knee to stimulate lymphe drainage (so it will hopefully reduce the swelling in my knee) But I also want to apply a different technique of kinesio tape to support my patella. Is it possible to apply both techniques on top of each other? I tried searching the internet but couldn't find the information I needed. Hope you can help me out!
Hi, I have a 'full knee taping' technique on here and also a 'general knee taping' and both will stabilise the patella and also assist in removal of the swelling, so try one of them first rather than mixing two techniques and see how it feels. Good luck, regards JG
I had an ACL surgery 7 weeks ago and have a lot of swelling around the patella to the extent that it is not visible. Will this tape help? How long should I wear it For? In which position do I keep my leg after applying the tape. Thanks for all the help.
This technique will help for the swelling and you can also look at my other kinesiology taping for the knee joint as they will help as well. I would leave the tape on for 3-5 days, a day or two rest and then reapply. Hope that helps, regards JG
Chrissy... mine is due to arthritis so yes & yes. I was in alot of pain and the pain subsided almost immediately. You have nothing to lose if you try it on yourself. Good luck. EDIT . Sorry this is a old post of 3 years, still arthritis doesn't go away. So if you didn't try it....please do it. :)
I have a doubt, for which linfonodo are stimulating the linfa to move? If I want to use the popliteus one should I put the tape in a different direction?
Carmen Soranno You want the tape to be wrinkled when you straighten the knee. This allows for more space under the skin, for swelling to dissipate. Skin will be convoluted, like a piece of cardboard.
Hllo John ...in case of acute injury swelling .we often go for ice ..which reduces the blood flow . But kt tape increases blood flow to that area ...??? Plz elaborate ans
Hi John. Could you advise me on how to tape a hematoma on the clavicular fibres of the pectoralis major? The point of pain is on the spot inferior to the clavicle where the clavicular head is. Could I use two fan strips, anchor them on either side of the nipple (1-2cm away from the nipple) and cross over the point of pain? Thanks a lot.
Hi, I need some advice please. My knee has been swollen for 5 weeks now and have I not fully recovered. I have been bed bound 2/3 weeks then I have gone to around the 80% recovery stage but that’s it unfortunately. This is the 7th time my right knee has swollen up but never for so long! I am over 30 and overall healthy but do suffer from psoriasis sadly and yes it’s on my knee but mainly scarring not currently present and active on my knee. I have been Doctors done blood tests and X-Rays they have found nothing no Psoriatic Arthritis no infection nothing and I am simply taking strong pain killers and using the RICE method to my wits end. I have no clue what to do now I am waiting for the Rheumatologist to let me know of my appointment and apart from that I am struggling to work and live a normal life. Today I went to work and guess what? My knee swelling went worse and I hardly put any pressure on the knee, I just tried to walk minimum amounts as I’ve been advised to get the blood flowing around the knee to help with aiding recovery? Please someone help any advice appreciated and God bless. Sorry for the long message :(.
There must be a reason for the swelling and an X-ray is ok for 'general' stuff but wont show any damage to the soft tissues like the menisci and ligaments so i would request an MRI to see exactly whats going on and take it from there, regards JG
I tried this tonight (my new PT did this for me but we forgot to redo it last time I was in), but I got the ‘fingers’ of the tape a bit too low (on the shin rather than patella), so I just cut two more of these and added to the top of my knee, so instead of two tape things there’s four-is more better, or should I start over? The last two tape things aren’t really to the side of my knee but rather closer to the center of my lower thigh
John Gibbons hi john, I had partial meniscectomy of left for suspected tear of poster medial meniscus (haven't see him post op, but full weight bearing as tolerated was prescribed) I'm 5th day post op and I'm doing my ROM exercises and weight bearing. There is swelling still, any other taping technique you recommend during my rehab or?
I have a few taping techniques for the knee so have a look at them as they will all help for the swelling and assist in the stability of the joint. Good luck, JG
John Gibbons hey, got me knee with the swelling taping technique you showed, feels good. im about 10 days post surgery and def making some progress, can walk pretty good. flexion still a little limited. i am flat footed, what other things should i look to be proactive for future? gait? muscle tightness in what part etc?? to prevent meniscal pressure
You can try a simple orthotic if you have an pvnrpronated foot (flat) as that might help off load the meniscus issue. Glute strengthening exercises are advised as well. Good luck
Why do you not put any stretch on the tape? I thought you are supposed to stretch it, I'll have to read more about it. I've got very worn medial meniscus on both knees and swellings below, that a doctor said was brown fat, it's tender underneath the swellings. I applied K tape to see if it will improve lymphatic drainage, do I not stretch it? I want to try and get rid of the lumps and ease knee discomfort. Do I leave the tape on for as long as it will stick on? It was still on at 5 days or does it lose its effectiveness?
Helen in order to obtain a draining effect do NOT stretch the tape. Apply it with zero tension on the bend knee, so when you will extend the knee the tape will form many many micro ondulations and cause a vaacum effect
There is a natural stretch within the tape and because it will help the flow of the lymphatic fluid it needs to be a light contact to the skin, regards JG
Did you see your doctor for it? If so and it's okay to use the tape....Yes, this method could help to reduce the swelling. I use it for my knee and it does seem to help vs not taping.
The science is poor in reality, however, I always believe the if the patient feels benefit from it and the swelling reduces then its ok to use. regards JG
I cannot for the life of me, Find Any videos or photos of anyone taping up someone's OBESE KNEE ... I mean yes Im Fat .. But Im trying to get it off of me.. And ive lost 76 lbs so far, But I have to exercise and my knees "give out" or "dislocate" or whatever you want to call it if I twist or take a step wrong, and If I tape them up the wrong way its worse, but if I tape them the right way its a god send.. Its just things sort of look in a different place on a fat LEG and Knee.. I have torn MCLS So I try to just go for FUll knee support on both for simple walking .. But I feel like Im doing something wrong because when Im taping them up now, they are giving out more, I dont get it the more I lose weight the more they seem to be getting weaker..
Well done for loosing the weight, it must be so hard when you are trying and you have constant knee pain. You are right as well as therapists (yes like me) demonstrate techniques typically on slim patients, which for some people is unrealistic because they are not slim but still want to have the tape applied to them. What I will say is to try ad replicate what I show on my Knee taping videos (not just this one) and if it helps you exercise and subsequently loose weight then it has worked. I wish you all the best and keep going....regards JG
Actually it's practice I learned a bit in veterinqry technician school! My teacher personally used it for her injuries and she helps horses with those tapes. Month ago I met girl who used this taping method to avoid swelling after wisdom tooth removal. It was her second time and she told me she saw a difference
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This is amazing. I have really damaged knees and they are always swollen to a degree but my left knee was really bad the last few days. This made SUCH a difference. Thank you.
You're so welcome! Regards JG
I went to a Lymphoedema clinic today and showed my swollen knee to clinician who put kinesiology tape in this fan pattern - I had immediate if not total relief and whereas I was unable to bend my knee enough to wash my feet this morning, this evening my knee is bending much further and without pain. I'm amazed quite frankly.
Thats brilliant to have such a rapid effect...hope the swelling stays away...good luck. JG
Hi! I get random knee effusion with minimal pain about 1-2 times a year, and I've just tried this technique to reduce the swelling. It feels better immediately! It's so empowering to take care of this myself and not have to seek a physician's help to (painfully!) drain my knee. Thank you!!
Thanks for the message and pleased the taping technique was able to help, regards JG
Pleased the technique has helped and thanks for the comments. regards JG
Had a bad swollen knee & can't get in to gp yet.....tried this and I have some relief. Thank you so much
Glad it helped! Regards jG
Did it help If I did how long does it take for you to notice
A sceptical husband, strapped before getting out of bed, found it comfortable and supportive, thank you. In his seventies and a bit of a wimp about strapping, he said that he thought that he was too old to play 'doctors and nurses'! Never too old!
Thanks for the comments and never to old, regards JG
I am a delivery driver for FedEx, this works!!!
Thanks for the comments, pleased you like the videos and that the technique works...regards, JG
Hello this video is the best 1 out for this, quick question I am 4 weeks post op of ACL reconstruction and double meniscus repair. My knee still has slight swelling in and my hamstring keeps tearing (scar tissue) is it advisable to use K tape on both of these areas post ACL treatment?? Thanks
Brad whiston Thanks for the great comments, as long as you have swelling then this technique is one of the best to help reduce the swelling and pain, but you can also try the other 2 techniques I have for general knee pain and full knee taping. Good luck
My husband was just diagnosed with effusion in his right knee I’ve been taping his knee using just the full support method and it’s not working anymore. Would you recommend this technique?
Maybe try the technique and see if it helps - remember there is a reason why the knee swells so think about the cause of the effusion rather than trying to reduce it with some tape, regards JG
Thank you :) Trying now! Had a lateral release and meniscus cleanup 2 1/2 months ago. Still swollen and I am a fitness instructor, so not very good! Hope it works...also tried your medial meniscus technique!
Tracee Gluhaich Hope it can help as once swelling reduces then pain should subside.
Thanks. It is still swollen. Sob. How often should I change it out?
I worked two months ago to the anterior cruciate ligament and also to the internal collateral ligament using a plastic device type "coker-arnold" and the knee swelled up, this kind of technique is recommended for my problem?
how long I have to cut the strips and how do I get them?
thank you very much!
You can buy them from physique.co.uk or rocktape.net
Could you please explain the physiology by which this tape reduces the oedema
Would this help with a bakers cyst
Hi! Great tutorial!
I just have one question for you: Can you appy two different techniques of applying kinesio tape on the same joint?
I want to apply kinesio tape on my knee to stimulate lymphe drainage (so it will hopefully reduce the swelling in my knee) But I also want to apply a different technique of kinesio tape to support my patella. Is it possible to apply both techniques on top of each other?
I tried searching the internet but couldn't find the information I needed. Hope you can help me out!
I would try one at a time first but if you want to add a piece of extra tape for the patella then it could work, might be worth a try. Good luck.
Hi, I have a 'full knee taping' technique on here and also a 'general knee taping' and both will stabilise the patella and also assist in removal of the swelling, so try one of them first rather than mixing two techniques and see how it feels. Good luck, regards JG
I had an ACL surgery 7 weeks ago and have a lot of swelling around the patella to the extent that it is not visible. Will this tape help? How long should I wear it For? In which position do I keep my leg after applying the tape.
Thanks for all the help.
This technique will help for the swelling and you can also look at my other kinesiology taping for the knee joint as they will help as well. I would leave the tape on for 3-5 days, a day or two rest and then reapply. Hope that helps, regards JG
Which excercise is best for removed medial and lateral side pain of my knee sir.
No idea and can't comment without looking at the issue, regards JG
@@JohnGibbons how I can share to my photo of wfeected point
will it work for swollen knee due to arthritis, and should I use this style of taping?
Chrissy... mine is due to arthritis so yes & yes. I was in alot of pain and the pain subsided almost immediately. You have nothing to lose if you try it on yourself. Good luck.
EDIT . Sorry this is a old post of 3 years, still arthritis doesn't go away. So if you didn't try it....please do it. :)
I have a doubt, for which linfonodo are stimulating the linfa to move? If I want to use the popliteus one should I put the tape in a different direction?
Beautiful decompression technique.
Many thanks! Regards JG
Will this work for a inflamed bursa ?
Would you do this on the back of the knee for bakers cyst swelling?
You can but the tape would probably come off quickly - regards JG
how much tension do you apply to the kinesio tape in terms of 25%, 50%, 75% or 100%?
No stretch on the technique I am demonstrating as it is used to reduce swelling
Carmen Soranno
You want the tape to be wrinkled when you straighten the knee. This allows for more space under the skin, for swelling to dissipate.
Skin will be convoluted, like a piece of cardboard.
Can I use this technique for a small radial tear and a full thickness cartilage tear?
Hllo John ...in case of acute injury swelling .we often go for ice ..which reduces the blood flow .
But kt tape increases blood flow to that area ...??? Plz elaborate ans
KT tape doesnt increase blood flow so ts ok to use. Regards JG
Great Job
Thanks
Hi John. Could you advise me on how to tape a hematoma on the clavicular fibres of the pectoralis major? The point of pain is on the spot inferior to the clavicle where the clavicular head is. Could I use two fan strips, anchor them on either side of the nipple (1-2cm away from the nipple) and cross over the point of pain? Thanks a lot.
Reuben Yang What you have said will work fine as long as both of the fans cross the haematoma. Good luck!
John Gibbons Thanks a lot. Do I have to place the chest on stretch? If so, how should I stretch it? Thanks again.
I would apply the tape across the haematoma without stretching anything
Thanks alot but you didn't show us how is he rsise his legs witj the k tapes on his knee
Hi,
I need some advice please. My knee has been swollen for 5 weeks now and have I not fully recovered. I have been bed bound 2/3 weeks then I have gone to around the 80% recovery stage but that’s it unfortunately. This is the 7th time my right knee has swollen up but never for so long! I am over 30 and overall healthy but do suffer from psoriasis sadly and yes it’s on my knee but mainly scarring not currently present and active on my knee. I have been Doctors done blood tests and X-Rays they have found nothing no Psoriatic Arthritis no infection nothing and I am simply taking strong pain killers and using the RICE method to my wits end. I have no clue what to do now I am waiting for the Rheumatologist to let me know of my appointment and apart from that I am struggling to work and live a normal life. Today I went to work and guess what? My knee swelling went worse and I hardly put any pressure on the knee, I just tried to walk minimum amounts as I’ve been advised to get the blood flowing around the knee to help with aiding recovery? Please someone help any advice appreciated and God bless. Sorry for the long message :(.
There must be a reason for the swelling and an X-ray is ok for 'general' stuff but wont show any damage to the soft tissues like the menisci and ligaments so i would request an MRI to see exactly whats going on and take it from there, regards JG
@@JohnGibbons Thanks for the reply. Awaiting Rheumatology appointment. Ill keep everyone posted. Regards
How long can I leave it on?
3-5 Days is normal for the tape to be left on the skin for. Regards JG
Mine is placed the same way when it comes off will it be bruise
I tried this tonight (my new PT did this for me but we forgot to redo it last time I was in), but I got the ‘fingers’ of the tape a bit too low (on the shin rather than patella), so I just cut two more of these and added to the top of my knee, so instead of two tape things there’s four-is more better, or should I start over? The last two tape things aren’t really to the side of my knee but rather closer to the center of my lower thigh
A long as the tape covers the swollen area then should be fine, regards JG
Great technique but please don't touch the sticky side of the tape, to make sure it isn't quickly coming of the skin within a couple of hours...
can I use this tape I had a knee replacement 8 years ago and still is painful and swells
Its worth a try as it can help reduce the swelling and hopefully the pain, Good luck, JG
John Gibbons hi john, I had partial meniscectomy of left for suspected tear of poster medial meniscus (haven't see him post op, but full weight bearing as tolerated was prescribed) I'm 5th day post op and I'm doing my ROM exercises and weight bearing. There is swelling still, any other taping technique you recommend during my rehab or?
I have a few taping techniques for the knee so have a look at them as they will all help for the swelling and assist in the stability of the joint. Good luck, JG
John Gibbons hey, got me knee with the swelling taping technique you showed, feels good. im about 10 days post surgery and def making some progress, can walk pretty good. flexion still a little limited. i am flat footed, what other things should i look to be proactive for future? gait? muscle tightness in what part etc?? to prevent meniscal pressure
You can try a simple orthotic if you have an pvnrpronated foot (flat) as that might help off load the meniscus issue. Glute strengthening exercises are advised as well. Good luck
Where do purchase the tape
Rocktape.com
Why do you not put any stretch on the tape? I thought you are supposed to stretch it, I'll have to read more about it. I've got very worn medial meniscus on both knees and swellings below, that a doctor said was brown fat, it's tender underneath the swellings. I applied K tape to see if it will improve lymphatic drainage, do I not stretch it? I want to try and get rid of the lumps and ease knee discomfort. Do I leave the tape on for as long as it will stick on? It was still on at 5 days or does it lose its effectiveness?
Helen in order to obtain a draining effect do NOT stretch the tape. Apply it with zero tension on the bend knee, so when you will extend the knee the tape will form many many micro ondulations and cause a vaacum effect
Helen è
Why to use strip tape in oedema ? please explain!
there is no research to show how and why its effective - however the taping technique seems to work well to reduce some swelling, regards jG
@@JohnGibbons thanks for reverting back !
will this technique work to reduce swelling caused by bursitis of the knee??
Yes it will be perfect for a bursitis and worth a try.
How long are the strips? Is it custom for the person?
Depends on the size of the leg. Just measure before cutting copying his video.
Hello, is this the right Tape for e Knee effusions? wen not please give me e Info to the right Tape
You can use the KTape for many conditions and the way i show this technique would help a knee effusion. Hope that helps,. JG
great!
Why no stretch?
There is a natural stretch within the tape and because it will help the flow of the lymphatic fluid it needs to be a light contact to the skin, regards JG
My kneecap got dislocated two weeks ago. Its still swollen, could this method work to recover my knee?
Did you see your doctor for it? If so and it's okay to use the tape....Yes, this method could help to reduce the swelling. I use it for my knee and it does seem to help vs not taping.
Sorry what's the science behind it?
The science is poor in reality, however, I always believe the if the patient feels benefit from it and the swelling reduces then its ok to use. regards JG
@@JohnGibbons thanks!
i need
Thanks for the comment and try and see someone who can help, regards JG
I cannot for the life of me, Find Any videos or photos of anyone taping up someone's OBESE KNEE ... I mean yes Im Fat .. But Im trying to get it off of me.. And ive lost 76 lbs so far, But I have to exercise and my knees "give out" or "dislocate" or whatever you want to call it if I twist or take a step wrong, and If I tape them up the wrong way its worse, but if I tape them the right way its a god send.. Its just things sort of look in a different place on a fat LEG and Knee.. I have torn MCLS So I try to just go for FUll knee support on both for simple walking .. But I feel like Im doing something wrong because when Im taping them up now, they are giving out more, I dont get it the more I lose weight the more they seem to be getting weaker..
Well done for loosing the weight, it must be so hard when you are trying and you have constant knee pain. You are right as well as therapists (yes like me) demonstrate techniques typically on slim patients, which for some people is unrealistic because they are not slim but still want to have the tape applied to them. What I will say is to try ad replicate what I show on my Knee taping videos (not just this one) and if it helps you exercise and subsequently loose weight then it has worked. I wish you all the best and keep going....regards JG
That’s a pseudoscience
Actually it's practice I learned a bit in veterinqry technician school! My teacher personally used it for her injuries and she helps horses with those tapes. Month ago I met girl who used this taping method to avoid swelling after wisdom tooth removal. It was her second time and she told me she saw a difference