Extensor Pollicis Longus KT method.pdf

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Pectoral Girdle Extension Test (Wright Test)

Functional Anatomy Testing Tape Specification KT Method

Confirmation Testing

KT Method

Extensor Pollicis Longus

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Patient position: wrist and thumb in

neutral

Apply the base of the “y” to the

interphalangeal joint of the thumb.

Apply the “y” tails to the medial and

lateral aspects of the thumbnail

Flex and ulnarly deviate the wrist

while applying pressure in the

direction of thumb flexion to increase

tissue tension.

Apply the Kinesio Tex to the first

metacarpal.

Peel the Kinesio Tex from the paper

liner and place the tape temporarily

on the skin. Do not activate the glue

by rubbing.

Stabilize the base of the Kinesio Tex

and pull the skin over the thumb into

adduction and flexion with wrist

flexion to increase tissue tension.

Apply the other end of the Kinesio

Tex to the proximal third of the

extensor surface of the forearm,

directing the tape toward the lateral

epicondyle.

Completed Kinesio Tex application:

extensor pollicis longus

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2007-12-16

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0044-MF-WR Extensor Pollicis Longus

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2007-12-16