Y taping (?)

[Guest guest]

Hello everyone.

I can't seem to get the McConnell taping right when I do it on my own --

partly it's because I think I'm too scared to even touch the left kneecap. I've

just been to a new physiotherapist and she suggested that I tape the knee

differently -- in a " Y " . Essentially the bit of the tape where the " Y " branches

out is at the bottom of the patella 'diamond', with the sides of the " Y " on

either edge of the kneecap. Then I put 'stablising' tape one inch above, and one

inch below the knee. There isn't actually any tape on the kneecap itself. I've

not explained this very well, I know, but I hope you get me. So far I've only

tried it once and I get some relief when I do my exercises, although the knee

does not feel as stable as when my physio does the McConnell taping for me. I

wondered whether any of you have tried taping in this way, and what kind of

results you got?

Thanks.

Kimi

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[Guest guest]

Hi Kimi,

After my lateral release, my PT guy did McConnell

taping for a couple of times, and since it seemed to

help, he suggested that I get a knee trakker brace.

This is an open patella brace that has a buttress that

works like the taping. THe one I got can be used for

either lateral or medial " pull " . I paid a lot for it

(well, the insurance did ) but have since found this

website where I think you can get them at about 1/3

the cost. The brace allows me to fasten it as loose

or as tight as I need it.

I have no affiliation with this company....

http://claflinequip.com/medical/corflex-target-knee-o-trakker-.htm

nne

" Y " taping (?)

Hello everyone.

I can't seem to get the McConnell taping right when

I do it on my own -- partly it's because I think I'm

too scared to even touch the left kneecap. I've just

been to a new physiotherapist and she suggested that I

tape the knee differently -- in a " Y " . Essentially the

bit of the tape where the " Y " branches out is at the

bottom of the patella 'diamond', with the sides of the

" Y " on either edge of the kneecap. Then I put

'stablising' tape one inch above, and one inch below

the knee. There isn't actually any tape on the kneecap

itself. I've not explained this very well, I know, but

I hope you get me. So far I've only tried it once and

I get some relief when I do my exercises, although the

knee does not feel as stable as when my physio does

the McConnell taping for me. I wondered whether any of

you have tried taping in this way, and what kind of

results you got?

Thanks.

Kimi

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[Guest guest]

Hi nne,

Thanks again for the help, I'm going to get myself those braces!

I have a pair of " J " braces with the opening over the patella (from the person

who fitted me for orthotics). I showed them to my new physiotherapist, who said

that she was a bit 'confused' as to why I was given those, because they appeared

to be pushing my kneecaps, which already glide inward, even further in the same

direction.

So I think the ones that can be used for either lateral or medial pull will be

so much better. Thank you.

Kimi

MJD <grgoofus@...> wrote:

Hi Kimi,

After my lateral release, my PT guy did McConnell

taping for a couple of times, and since it seemed to

help, he suggested that I get a knee trakker brace.

This is an open patella brace that has a buttress that

works like the taping. THe one I got can be used for

either lateral or medial " pull " . I paid a lot for it

(well, the insurance did ) but have since found this

website where I think you can get them at about 1/3

the cost. The brace allows me to fasten it as loose

or as tight as I need it.

I have no affiliation with this company....

http://claflinequip.com/medical/corflex-target-knee-o-trakker-.htm

nne

" Y " taping (?)

Hello everyone.

I can't seem to get the McConnell taping right when

I do it on my own -- partly it's because I think I'm

too scared to even touch the left kneecap. I've just

been to a new physiotherapist and she suggested that I

tape the knee differently -- in a " Y " . Essentially the

bit of the tape where the " Y " branches out is at the

bottom of the patella 'diamond', with the sides of the

" Y " on either edge of the kneecap. Then I put

'stablising' tape one inch above, and one inch below

the knee. There isn't actually any tape on the kneecap

itself. I've not explained this very well, I know, but

I hope you get me. So far I've only tried it once and

I get some relief when I do my exercises, although the

knee does not feel as stable as when my physio does

the McConnell taping for me. I wondered whether any of

you have tried taping in this way, and what kind of

results you got?

Thanks.

Kimi

---------------------------------

All new " The new Interface is stunning in

its simplicity and ease of use. " - PC Magazine