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Truetape Application

Abdominal Muscles

TRUETAPE: how to tape your abdominal muscles

DIRECTLY TO INSTRUCTIONS

Main application

Abdominal muscle strain
Muscle soreness*

What you need

2 TRUETAPE strips

Wearing time

4-5 days

Taping tips

Apply tape 1 hour before starting an activity

Thoroughly remove dirt, moisture, oils and lotions from the skin before taping

Do not wear the tape for longer than 7 days

To activate the adhesive, carefully rub the tape several times after applying

In areas that are particularly hairy, trim the hair to ensure the tape sticks better

Remove paper backing before application and always make sure the ends of the tape are applied WITHOUT stretch

PHOTO INSTRUCTIONS

Application abdominal muscles - Starting position
STARTING POSITION

Lean your upper body backwards and turn towards the affected side.

1. STRIP

Application abdominal muscles - Step 1
0% STRETCH

Apply the anchor without stretch and inclined to your straight abdominals approximately 10-15cm below your navel.

Application abdominal muscles - Step 2
25% STRETCH

Apply the tape with 25% stretch across your oblique abdominals.

Application abdominal muscles - Step 3
0% STRETCH

Apply the end without stretch.

2. STRIP

Application abdominal muscles - Step 4
0% STRETCH

Lean your upper body backwards and apply the anchor slightly below and centrally to your straight abs.

Application abdominal muscles - Step 5
25% STRETCH

Tape with 25% stretch vertically upwards across your abdominals.

Application abdominal muscles - Step 6
0% STRETCH

Finish the end without stretch again.

Application abdominal muscles - Step 7
DONE!

Make sure to give the whole application another good rub to activate the adhesive. Congrats, that's it.

* PLEASE NOTE: The examples of application and explanations on the effect of the tape are not based on medical studies. The effect of the tape is not considered proven. The statements and articles are based on many years of subjective experience and application reports from customers, patients and trained therapists. The information on this page is not intended to be a substitute for visiting a doctor, physiotherapist or other expert.