How to Kinesio Tape for Scoliosis
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Featured: Holiday Allergies eHow » Healthcare » Medical Equipment & Supplies » Kinesio Tape » How to Kinesio Tape for Scoliosis Ankle Kinesio Taping Techniques How do I Use Kinesio Knee Tape? How to Kinesio Tape for Scoliosis Kinesio tape is used to help support the muscles and connective tissues of the body, and is usually used in conjunction with physical therapy and gentle exercise. Scoliosis is an abnormal curvature of the spine, which can be inherited in families, or caused by various diseases, including polio. Many patients with scoliosis are prescribed a brace, but kinesio tape is being used for mild curvature in order to support the spine. It still allows movement, stretching and range of motion exercises, to diminish pain and stiffness in patients of all ages. Other People Are Reading Physical Therapy Exercises for Scoliosis How to Apply Kinesio Tape Kinesio Taping Techniques Best Exercises for a Double Scoliosis Patient How to Use Exercise to Manage Scoliosis How to Wrap With Kinesio Tape What Is Kinesio Tape? Related Ads You May Like Search 1 2 3 Instructions Kinesio Tape for Scoliosis Where you tape for scoliosis will depend on which kind of scoliosis you have, and to what extent. Anything below a 20 degree angle is considered mild. Anything above that degree needs some form of treatment, and watchful management, with a doctor's visit every six months to see if the curvature has changed significantly. The spine can curve like a C or a backwards C, or like an S. Easy signs of scoliosis include uneven shoulders, and uneven hips. Apply tape on the shoulder which is rising upwards, to give it more support. Put one end of the tape on the shoulder near the base of the neck. Extend the tape downwards to the edge of the shoulder blade. If the hips are uneven, put some tape, in the shape of a "V," on the hip which is higher than the other. The point of the V should start at the waist, with the two arms of the V spreading upwards from the waist to the edge of the ribcage. Tape across the waist along the back, for extra support of the Things You'll Need Diagnosis of Scoliosis from your doctor Referral to a physiotherapist Rolls of kinesio tape A helper to apply the tape at home if you can't reach the affected area of your spine Show More What Health Care Means to Moms by Mom.me Check It Out Health Topics A-Z Healthy Living Featured Conditions More eHow How to Kinesio Tape for Scoliosis | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/how_5798314_kinesio-tape-scoliosi... 1 of 3 11/05/2012 12:30 PM
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How do I Use Kinesio KneeTape?
How to Kinesio Tape for ScoliosisKinesio tape is used to help support the muscles and connective tissues of thebody, and is usually used in conjunction with physical therapy and gentle exercise.Scoliosis is an abnormal curvature of the spine, which can be inherited in families,or caused by various diseases, including polio.
Many patients with scoliosis are prescribed a brace, but kinesio tape is being usedfor mild curvature in order to support the spine. It still allows movement,stretching and range of motion exercises, to diminish pain and stiffness in patientsof all ages.
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InstructionsKinesio Tape forScoliosis
Where you tape for
scoliosis will
depend on which kind of
scoliosis you have, and
to what extent.
Anything below a 20
degree angle is
considered mild.
Anything above that
degree needs some
form of treatment, and
watchful management,
with a doctor's visit every six months to see if the curvature has
changed significantly.
The spine can curve like a C or a backwards C, or like an S. Easy
signs of scoliosis include uneven shoulders, and uneven hips.
Apply tape on the shoulder which is rising upwards, to give it more
support. Put one end of the tape on the shoulder near the base of
the neck. Extend the tape downwards to the edge of the shoulder
blade.
If the hips are uneven, put some tape, in the shape of a "V," on the
hip which is higher than the other. The point of the V should start
at the waist, with the two arms of the V spreading upwards from
the waist to the edge of the ribcage.
Tape across the waist along the back, for extra support of the
Things You'll Need
Diagnosis of Scoliosis from your
doctor
Referral to a physiotherapist
Rolls of kinesio tape
A helper to apply the tape at home if
you can't reach the affected area of your
spine
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spine. This will also help if the curvature appears as lordosis, also
referred to as swayback.
Tape parallel to the spine on the opposite side of the uneven
shoulder, from shoulder to hip, to support the spine and muscles
being pulled out of alignment.
If the curvature of the spine appears as kyphosis, or a hump in the
upper part of the back, tape that area from side to side to support
the spine and muscles.
Tips & Warnings
Always consult with your doctor about any treatment options for your scoliosis.
Discuss correct taping methods with your physiotherapist before attempting at home.
You may want to ask your home helper to go with you to the physiotherapist to learnthe correct taping methods for your particular scoliosis issues.
Follow up with all of your exercises.
If the patient is a child with scoliosis, kinesio taping might be a good and lessembarrassing choice than a brace, and will allow them to feel less restrained.
Your treatment goals will be different depending on the nature and severity of yourscoliosis. Taping will not help more severe cases of scoliosis, or those caused byneuromuscular disorders such as cerebral palsy.
If the curvature worsens, or you experience pain, discontinue treatment and seeyour doctor.
If you experience breathing problems, this could also be a sign of the curvatureworsening. See your doctor immediately.
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