Rectus Femoris KT method.pdf

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Functional Anatomy Testing Tape Specification KT Method Confirmation Testing

KT Method

Rectus Femoris

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Patient position: supine, with thigh

hanging off the table to increase

tissue tension. (Not Shown: Pelvis

and lumbar spine may also be

stabilized by flexing the opposite knee

and hip in hooklying position.)

Apply the medial tail of the “y” tape to

the AIIS

Apply the lateral tail of the “y” tape

two to three fingerbreadths lateral to

the medial tail.

While stabilizing the tails and pulling

proximally to increase tissue tension,

stretch the tape slightly and apply to

the superior border of the patella.

Place the hip and knee into flexion

with the foot flat on the table.

Peel the Kinesio Tex from the paper

liner and place the tape temporarily

on the skin. Do not activate the glue

by rubbing.

Apply the other end of the Kinesio

Tex to the tibial tuberosity.

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2007-12-16

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Completed Kinesio Tex application:

rectus femoris

0056-KN-HI Rectus Femoris

http://www.kinesiotex.com/portal/systems/KinesioWebsite/jsp/ktmethod_enGB_56.kin

2007-12-16