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Have been using KT tapes for a few months, but long runs (1-4 hours) on very hot days the ends come off, sometimes the smaller pieces come off entirely. Does the alcohol help you for that? or do you know of other suggestions?
Jessica, You can adjust the two half strips to cover your point of pain. Also you can post on FB and describe your injury there and one of our clinicians will create a custom app for you.
I purchased the Kt Pro tape for my outer knee pain,after running 6k of trails. The pain was severe every time i walked.which was all day! I used this app, and today at work, wearing 30lb tool belt(I'm a sparky) my knee was 75% improved! the knee is still fatigued/injured, but this app helped me a lot. Sometimes going up/down stairs I would feel no pain at all. This will obviously help my knee heal faster :)..p.s shower/shave/alchol or hydrogen peroxide..and dont touch the sticky side!
Seems to help a bit with a lateral knee pain injury, thanks. On another note, that's some stare she's got going on. Seems like there's lots being communicated but I can't work out what.
It sounds like you may need a custom app. Visit our website and go to the "ask an expert" forum, post your question and one of our pros will get back to you.
I would probably start with the Full Knee Support application if your pain is on the lower right side on the front of the knee. If it's on the outside of the knee I would do this one.
Just a little comment: I had a IT band syndrome a few weeks ago. I used the KT band and it was really helpful. But I didn't run for A MONTH!!! I'm a Orthopedic doctor and I was able to do my own diagnose... so I rest + anti-inflammatory drugs + rehabilitation. Don't use only Kinesio tapping until you are sure of your diagnose!!!! A real IT band syndrome need at least 5 weeks without training!!! Be careful or you'll only aggravate your injury!!!
Samuel, sorry to hear you've had problems with the tape. Send an email to support@kttape . com and we'll take care of you and make sure you get fresh tape that will stick.
Although I don't believe my knee pain issues are IT related, this video still helped. May I use this method of taping the side knee in conjunction with taping the whole knee? For extra support? Thank You!
I fell while speed walking this morning, got. a little skinned up. Mainly landed in my right knee, now it is very painful in the popliteal fossa and lateral side of my knee. How should I tape this to aid in healing and decrease my pain?
Hi Chris! Do you have any suggestions to improve the adhesion of the tape? I prep the area well (soap & water followed alcohol swab and drying completely) before applying the tape on my outer knee. I also rub the tape down like In the video to make sure it adheres well to my skin. I play a lot of badminton and it helps with the pain however, the tape comes off in between sets and I don't even sweat in the area.
Hi, I've just been diagnosed with joint hyperlaxity on my fibula head. The pain is slightly below the knee on the outer back. I've just discovered Kttape and I would like to know what kind of application should I use to maintain the fibula head. Many thanks in advance!
@bolivianfuego It sounds like you might need a customized application. Post your question on our FB page or on our "ask an expert" forum on our website to get one customized for you.
I taped this method on Sunday afternoon and have had to replace the top (full) piece of tape twice now as the whole length of the dorsal (towards back of knee) side of it has rolled. This happened yesterday afternoon while I was wearing regular clothes and then again last night while I was sleeping. Any suggestions on what I am doing wrong? I use the Pro KT Tape and this is starting to become an expensive tape job. Thanks!
Matias Baridon KT tape is for both, running and after running. today I was just Dx with ITBS. I was told to ice when sitting, motrin AM, and PM after meals. I got a Rx for knee sleeve. I have to wear it 4 hours a day when walking or standing. it helps with blood circulation. I have to do this for one week. plus with rest and NO RUNNING. oh knee sleeve goes to the middle of my upper leg. I hope this helped a lot. If after a week of this and still have knee pain MRI and possibly a BONE SCAN for me. oh another thing when using ice pack no knee sleeve on.
I need help! I have some damage to my Lateral Meniscus. It's not TOO bad, but will this help it heal? Or is there a different way to apply the tape for that spot? It's right below my knee cap, to the bottom right (right leg).
Just a quick question: my knee sometimes hurts underneath the knee cap area and on the outter side area, should I use this app or the full support app?
It sounds like you might need a customized application. I would recommend visiting our website and checking out our "ask an expert" forum to get one of our pros to hook you up.
hey um my ligaments from my right knee tore or something it hurts a little now its been 6 months and well i still can run hard just slowly and i cant move it crazily or kick hard as do in soccer what do you recommend in my case
I applied the KT tape to my own hairy leg yesterday afternoon. It lasted all day, and all during my 15 mile run. I then showered with it and then started to notice some slight peeling. It is still on my outer knee as we speak, but I don't think it's going to last the minimum 4 days they advertise if you have hairy legs!
Kevin Decoteau I shaved just the patch where the tape applies so it doesn't rip them out when I pull it off. Not sure how long it will last. Update: will not last overnight tossing and turning in bed so you'll be applying it with each workout. Update: I followed the instructions in this video and the top layer came right off. If you DARE get your hands on the adhesive, kiss it goodbye. I'm not impressed
The IronMan brand has much better adhesive. My complaint about KT Tape is that it comes pre-split. Yes, this makes for easy applications when the split is called for, but for all others it just creates a weakness in the the adhesion.
