This places stress to the structures around the patella resulting in pain. This is because the inside thigh muscle (VMO) has poor function and the kneecap tends to track laterally during loading activities.
Often with anterior knee pain, there is a muscle imbalance that results in patella maltracking (not staying centred) during movement. In this situation it is important to protectively strap the ankle, especially if you wish to continue running and playing sport. The best way to prevent future sprains is to have strong supporting muscles around the ankle but in some circumstances this is not enough and we need to support the ankle externally. Once an ankle has been sprained and the ligaments damaged, that ankle will be less stable and more susceptible to future sprains.
#Sports tape for plantar fasciitis skin#
The descriptions below on the principles of taping, skin preparation, bracing, tape application and tape removal can be applied to any injury but are directed in particular to anterior knee pain, plantar fasciitis and ankle sprains. We may apply certain taping techniques for these injuries to reduce pain with exercise often allowing you to make an early return to sport. So if you have an injury, you should see a physiotherapist at Sport & Spinal Physiotherapy and your physio will demonstrate the appropriate taping technique, if required, for your particular injury.Īnkle sprains, plantar fasciitis and kneecap pain (patellofemoral pain) in particular benefit from taping. However, an accurate diagnosis is the key, as different injuries require different taping techniques even in the same body part. Many injuries benefit from taping for support and improved muscle activation for positional changes.
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