One of the most common shoulder injuries is the acromioclavicular joint injury, or AC Joint injury, where the inside ligaments of the shoulder can be strained, stretched or damaged. Kinesio taping is a good choice for someone who has pain with repetitive movements but not necessarily chronic pain. Here’s why: In the first two articles of the SportStrap “How to Strap” series, we have looked how to prevent both ankle and knee injuries with some great strapping techniques. The final tape job will look similar to what’s shared above. Everyone’s body and tape placement will be slightly different due to anthropometrics differences. This is why it’s important to establish your anchor points before applying the tape. Tips for Shoulder Taping with Kinesiology Tape

These precautions can either help to avoid the injury altogether or reduce how severe it is so they involve things like protective gear which in the case of Rugby is stuff like scrum caps. Next week, we will take a look at how to prevent thumb injuries, and in particular “how to strap a thumb”.

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The shoulder is one of the joints in the body that is most prone to injury and strain. This could be due to overuse because of a particular sport or activity at your workplace, or it could be a one-time injury from a fall or direct hit. Rub on the final anchor, and progressively work your way up the tape rubbing the whole strip to ensure there are no areas that will get caught on clothes. Shoulder Taping Final As well as using the correct shoulder taping technique, its also important to use quality supplies, so lets have a look at what is needed to complete the job. You should discuss the suitability of these shoulder taping techniques with your physiotherapist prior to using them. Generally, they should only be applied provided they are comfortable and do not cause an increase in pain, discolouration, pins and needles, numbness, swelling, itchiness or excessive redness of the shoulder, arm, hand, or fingers.

Cheatham SW, Baker RT, Abdenour TE. Kinesiology tape: a descriptive survey of healthcare professionals in the United States. Int J Sports Phys Ther. 2021;16(3):778–96. doi:10.26603/001c.22136 Take another full length piece of tape and cut it in half, rounding the corners, so you have two pieces that are each about 5 inches long. Before applying the tape, prepare the shoulder area. Start by cleaning the skin with mild soap and water. Make sure it’s free from dirt, oils, or lotions that may interfere with tape adhesion. Pat the area dry to create a clean, dry surface for optimal tape adherence. Guide to Shoulder TapingTry not to place tape directly over the edges of the bone. These areas are susceptible to blisters.

Follow these simple steps when using athletic tape to help immobilize the rotator cuff and shoulder muscles: Yes, taping works by reducing pain and providing support so you can continue in activities and sports. The compression will manage swelling, which helps with pain and healing. The tape also encourages healthy muscle contraction and joint movement. Here are the other benefits of taping for a rotator cuff injury. Cut the Edges: The final tip was the cut the edges of the tape, so it’s rounded. This will prevent the corners from getting caught on edges of clothes and shoes.

d. Take another full strip of kinesio tape and anchor it on the skin just above the third reference point. Apply additional strips of tape to enhance support and stability. Start from the anchor point, overlapping the strips by about half their width. This layering technique creates a reinforced effect, providing increased support to the shoulder.