How do you strap shin splints with rigid tape?

How do you strap shin splints with rigid tape?

Fix one end of the rigid strapping tape on the bony ridge of your lower leg, just above the ankle and pull the tape towards your outer leg. Wind the tape around the back of your leg back towards the inside in an upwards direction. This brings your tissues inwards towards the tibia.

What causes medial shin splints?

Medial tibial stress syndrome develops when too much stress is placed on the tibia (main shin bone). The muscles that attach to the tibia can cause an overload of stress on the bone, and strain themselves at their insertion onto the bone as well.

How long should you leave kinesiology tape on?

K-Tape is designed to stay on for an average of 3-4 days. The adhesive is heat sensitive, so your doctor will rub the tape to make sure it is properly adhered to your skin. After 1-2 hours of normal activity, the K-Tape should be properly bonded to the treated area.

How do you fix medial shin splints?

Treatment

1. Rest. Because shin splints are typically caused by overuse, standard treatment includes several weeks of rest from the activity that caused the pain.
2. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medicines.
3. Ice.
4. Compression.
5. Flexibility exercises.
6. Supportive shoes.
7. Orthotics.
8. Return to exercise.

How do I get rid of MTSS?

1. Footwear. Many reports have found that appropriate footwear can reduce the incidence of MTSS [1, 5, 8, 13, 30].
2. Orthotics. Individuals with biomechanical problems of the foot may benefit from orthotics [4, 6, 7, 9, 13, 30].
3. Manual therapy.
4. Proprioceptive training.
5. Intrinsic factors and gender.
6. Splinting/bracing.

Should you rub out shin splints?

Since the muscles generally associated with shin splints are deep muscles of the lower leg, remedial massage, myotherapy or deep tissue massage is recommended over foam rolling or static stretching as therapists are able to more effectively isolate and reach the deeper muscles.

Where to cut kinesiology tape to treat shin splints?

Hold tape at the center-top of foot (about two inches beneath top of big toe) and unroll until it hits just below the outside of your knee. Cut tape there. Without stretching tape, peel off two inches of adhesive and stick just below the outside of your knee.

What are the benefits of tape on shins?

Taping the shins can provide several benefits depending on how it is applied. Kinesiology tape has been extensively shown to provide better biofeedback, or building the body’s awareness of its own movement. Thus, having tape on the shin can help you learn to properly modify your activities while recovering.

What do Shin Splints do to your body?

Shin splints, or medial tibial stress syndrome, occur when the muscles, tendons, and bone tissue surrounding the shinbones become inflamed. You may experience discomfort and soreness where the muscles connect to the bone along the front or inner edge of your shinbone, or tibia.

What should I do if I have shin splints?

Opt to run or exercise on grass, a track, or a treadmill to reduce the impact on your shins. Avoid pavement and tile floors as well as hills, as they can exacerbate symptoms. Hot and cold therapy. Use a sauna or steam room to relieve muscular tension.