The four steps to a good tape system
The tape systems shown here serve as examples of self-application and do not replace diagnosis by a doctor or treatment by a therapist. If you experience itching, burning or pain during use, remove the tape immediately and consult a doctor or therapist.
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The Feel Taping concept is based on the use of orientation strips and sensory strips.
Along the course of the fascial lines or muscle fibers
Spot on the point of pain or injury
Pull the tip of your foot towards your nose and apply the tape without stretching.
Place the second strip in the middle on the pain point with a slight stretch.
Start from the inside of the foot, across the sole of the foot to the side of the shin
Place the sensor strip on the ankle joint with a slight stretch.
Place the strip vertically from the shinbone over the kneecap to the thigh
Place the sensor strip horizontally on the patellar tendon with a slight stretch.
Place the strip vertically from the thigh, across the outside of the knee joint
Place the sensor strip over the knee joint gap with a slight stretch, forming an X.
Place the strip vertically from the knee up the thigh.
Place the sensor strip horizontally on the affected area with a slight stretch.
Place the strip vertically from the knee up the back of the thigh.
Place the sensor strip horizontally on the affected area with a slight stretch.
Lay the strip vertically along the edge of the shin from below the knee.
Place the sensor strip horizontally on the affected area with a slight stretch.
Place the closed portion of the tape above the swelling.
Now place the individual legs over the entire swelling with a slight stretch.
Bring your back into a stretched position and place a strip on each side of your spine.
Place the third strip in the middle on the pain point with a slight stretch.
Bring the neck into a stretched position and place a strip on each side of the spine.
Place the third strip in the middle on the pain point with a slight stretch.
Place a strip on each front and back shoulder
Place the third strip in the middle on the pain point with a slight stretch.
Place the strip from your chest over your shoulder towards your biceps.
Place the sensor strip on the pain point with a slight stretch.
Place two strips on top of each other in an X shape with a slight stretch in the middle.
Place the sensor strip horizontally on the affected area with a slight stretch.
Place the strip from the forearm over the inside of the elbow.
Place the sensor strip on the pain point with a slight stretch, forming an X.
Place the strip from the forearm over the outer elbow.
Place the sensor strip on the pain point with a slight stretch, forming an X.
Place the strip from the wrist up the forearm.
Place the sensor strip in the middle on the pain point with a slight stretch.