01 The four basic techniques
1.1. Muscle technique - “sacral spinal
system“
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The length of the required tape is measured in maximum stretch of the muscle
and its surrounding tissue
Apply the base in a neutral position – over the sacrum
Bring the muscle and the surrounding tissue back into maximum stretch
(accept pain – support bodyweight if needed)
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Apply the strips of tape along/on the body of the muscle with NO stretch.
Remember the tape has 10% stretch already on the paper!
Pictures 5/6: Once body is returned into its neutral position, convolutions in the tape must
be present.
Effect:
To strengthen a weak and/or non-reactive muscle.
Production of convolutions (see effects in theoretical part).
There is a very gentle recoil effect of the tissue towards the base
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1.2. Ligament or space techniques
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If applied on top of the muscle technique, the width of the tape is two to three
finger widths either side of the outer edge of the muscle tape.
In order to maintain the muscle tape‘s convolutions, bring the to-be-taped
area into enough stretch for the convolutions to disappear.
Stretch the centre section of the tape as much as desired and apply the tape
overlapping the muscle tape.
Apply the two ends with no stretch at all – one should see a clear border
between the stretch and no-stretch areas.
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Pictures 4/5: Images of the final application
Effect:
The stretch applied to the centre section of the tape produces a recoiling of the tape back to
the centre. Depending on the amount of stretch applied either stability or release is
achieved.
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1.3. Fascia Technique
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Picture 1: Apply the base with no stretch – ensure tissue is not restricted
Picture 2: Gently pull the tape with “jiggeling” movements displacing the fascia around
the base into the desired direction.
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Apply the ends with no stretch
Image of the final application
Effect:
Through the “jiggeling” motion the base is shifted into the desired direction / position. This
can change tension within the fascia, skin and below-lying structures.
This Y-Shaped application works very well over a pain point, ensuring the pain point is
located between the straps of tape.
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1.3. Correctional Technique
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Apply the base with no stretch.
Fix the base with finger or palm of hand/thumb.
Stretch the tape as much as necessary (moderate to maximum stretch)
Apply the ends of each tape with no stretch.
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Picture 4:
Image of the final application
Effect:
By fixing the base, the stretch of the tape causes a recoiling of the tape back to the fixed
base. This repositions the underlying tissue’s positions effecting not only the soft tissue but
also bones such as the patella.
Compared to the fascia technique this technique gives a greater structural input into the
tissue.
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02 Cervical spine-techiques
Indication:
Headache, migraine, brachialgy, instability, after Trauma
Step 1:
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Test muscle-tape:
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Patient is in a standing position. While the patient moves his head in flexion, we test
the base of the tape with our hand through pushing the skin cranial/caudal
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For example: if a soft push cranial improves the pain, we apply the base cranial
Step 2:
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We measure the length of the tape in flex position.and cut the tape
Step 3:
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We apply the base of the tape in neutral position, patient moves in flexion and than apply the tails
with no tension.
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Step 5:
Test for the ligament technique.
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“Catch the rabbit testing”
If the test makes the situation better, make the
measurement of the tape in the affected area. The tapes
should go over the muscle technique
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Step 6:
Through flexion of the head, we unfold the convolutions of
the muscle tape.
We stretch the middle part 25 – 100 % (depending on the
situation and test) and apply the tape to the affected area.
No stretch on the end of the tape
Combination: Muscle technique and ligament technique
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03 Lumbo sacral techiques
Indikations:
Lumbalgien, ichialgy, instability
Step 1:
Test muscle tape out of the standing position:
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The patient moves into flexion of the hip and lumbar spine. We test the base of the tape
through pushing the skin cranial/caudal
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For example: if pushing caudal improves the pain, we apply the base of the tape caudal.
Step 2.:
Test for the ligament technique
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Do the same like for the muscle technique and bring the skin and tissues a little together
Step 3:
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Apply the muscle and the ligament tape
Combination: Muscle technique and ligament technique
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04 Menstruation Disorders
Indikations:
Menstruation pain can have an influence to the bleeding length or intensity, lumbalgia, SIG
pain, arthrosis, soft tissue zones for example urinary bladder area
Step1:
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Release through stimulation of a Ligament technique: push your hands together.
(The strength could partly tells you the stretch of the tape).
Step 2:
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Release through stimulation of a Fascia technique: push the skin cranial/caudal.
Step 3:
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Apply a ligament technique
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Step 4:
Apply a fascia technique ( cranial releasing)
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Apply the base of the tape,
Cranial moving with jiggeling or vibration.
The ends of the tails without stretch.
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05 SIG Problem
How to find the right side:
Step 1:
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Seating position, feet on the floor.
Step 2:
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Check the spina iliaca posterior superior on both sides. Do the forward bending test.
Step 3:
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The problem is on the forward bending side.
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We check the level of the ilium on the affected side.
Step 4:
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Then you have to
choose the right
tape.
Level of the crista
iliaca is high
(Ilium anterior)
Level of the crista
iliaca is low
(Ilium posterior)
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Step by step for a posterior ilium tape
Step 1:
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Apply the base of the first tape in neutral position on the lateral side of the ilium
Step 2:
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The patient bends slightly forward. Apply the tape like a correctional
technique.
Step 3:
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Apply the second base in neutral
position to the crista iliaca. The
patient bends slightly forward. Apply
a correctional technique.
Step 4:
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Activate the glue.
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Step by step for a posterior ilium tape
Step 1:
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Apply the base of the first tape in neutral position in the area of the opposite
SIG
Step 2:
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Fix the base and use a correctional technique, the ends with not tension
Step 3:
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Apply the base of the second tape in neutral position in the area of the glutaeus
maximus
Step 4:
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Fix the base and use a correctional technique, the ends with not tension
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06 Muscle- and correctiona techniques
Indikations:
Lumbalgia, ischialgia, pressure in the abdomen after eating or by breathing Instability, and
more.
Test:
Standing position. We check with our hands the rectus abdominis muscle. Push cranial und
caudal to know where to apply the base.
In this case we got a release by the push cranial.
(Is the release caudal, we start with the base caudal)
Step 1:
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Apply the base without stretch in neutral position.
Step 2:
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Apply the lateral tails as a correctional
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Fix the base and stretch the tails 25%- 75%,
the ends without stretch.
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Step 3:
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We apply the medial tails as a muscle technique on the M. rectus abdominis :
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The patient can stretch the skin and as much as possible
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Apply the tails without stretch
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06 Diaphragma application
Indikations:
Stitches in the side, breathing complains, dyspnoe
Step 1: :
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Release through a push at the costal arch in direction of the sternum.
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Arrangement: Spine to sternum
Step 2:
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Apply the base of the tape in neutral position to the spine.
Step 3:
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The patient moves to lateral flexion to the opposite side and takes a deep
breath. apply a fascia technique in the direction of the costal arch, the end of
the tails without stretch.
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08 Release and support abdomen
Indikations:
Lumbalgien, ischialgia, pressure in the abdomen after eating or by breathing, Iistability and
more.
Step 1:
Fascia Technique
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Apply the base
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Move the tails with jiggeling or by vibration cranial, the ends without stretch.
Step 2:
Ligament technique.
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Apply the ligament technique with 25%-750% stretch, the ends without stretch
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09 Incontinence and descent of organs
Indikations:
Incontinence, descent of bladder and uterus, pain in the lower abdomen, Menstruation
disorders and more
Step 1: :
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Check with your hand
Step 2:
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Arrangement: between navel and os pubis
Step 3:
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Apply the base of the tape in neutral position below the navel.
Step 4:
Correctional technique
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Fix the base and stretch the tales
moderate
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Apply the ends with no tension
Step 5:
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Complete application
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We can combine the tape for menstruation and the one for incontinence and ptose of the
bladder, with a pain cross on the urinary bladder reflex zones.
Step 1: :
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Arrangement
Step 2:
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We apply the tape like a ligament/space technique (25 – 50 %).
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The middle part of the tape will be stretched, but no stretch to both ends of the
tape.
Step 3: :
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One version - Then we apply the other stripes like a pain cross.
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Alternative – to start with the diagonal tapes
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10 Abdominal tape
Indikations:
Recovery after giving birth, rectus diastase, pressure in the abdomen after eating or by
breathing, dysfunction of interstinum,, 3 month colic and more.
Step 1:
Correctional technique :
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Arrangement – use a 5 cm wide tape abound the navel
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Cut the tape in 3 stripes
Step 2:
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Apply the base under the navel besides the linea alba
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Fix the base and apply the stripes
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Cut the ends to finish before the linea
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Step 3:
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Arrangement – use a 2,5 cm wide tape abound the inner circle
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Cut the tape in 2 stripes
Step 4:
Correctional technique
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Apply the base under base the inner circle
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Fix the base and apply the stripes
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Cut the ends (if necessary) to finish before the linea alba
Caution
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The tape will be applied against clock wise and the function is clockwise!!!
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11 Rectus Diastasis
Indikations:
Problems in the area of the linea alba
Step 1:
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Arrangement – make the tape around 3 cross fingers over the rectus diastasis
long
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Cut as much as stripes as you need to cover the problem
Step 2:
Ligament technique
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Apply the middle part of the tape with stretch (as much as necessary) and the
ends
Step 3.
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Cut a donut type and apply this in the area of the navel
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Step 4:
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Cross the wholes between the first ligament techniques
Caution:
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You also can apply strip by strip from one side to the other and can overlap a
little
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12 Application for the breast
Indications:
Painful tension of the breast, milk production after delivery, relieve of strain,
After breast operations
Cautin:
Inflamation of the mammary gland should be eliminate
Step 1:
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Arrangement – a little out side of the papilla of the breast according of the size of
the breast
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Cut three stripes
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Then follow the instructions to cut the stripes
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Step 2:
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Open the release paper in the middle of the tape.
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Apply the base a little lateral of the papilla of the breast and then with no stretch
the tales
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Do the application three times in the same way
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Notes:
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