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Truetape instructions

Knee Collateral Ligaments

TRUETAPE: how to tape your collateral ligaments of the knee

DIRECTLY TO INSTRUCTIONS

Main application

  • Injury of the collateral ligaments
  • Stabilization of the knee joint*

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

Knee ligaments instruction starting position
STARTING POSITION

Extend your knee to assure the collateral ligaments are stretched.

1. STRIP

Knee ligaments instruction step 1
50% STRETCH

Apply the tape with 50% stretch, centrally to the outside of your knee joint, thigh and lower leg.

Knee ligaments instruction step 2
0% STRETCH

Bend your knee and apply the end without stretch.

Knee ligaments instruction step 3
0% STRETCH

Keep your knee bent and apply the top end of the tape without stretch too.

2. STRIP

Knee ligaments instruction step 4
50% STRETCH

Extend your knee again and apply the tape with 50% stretch, centrally to the inside of your knee joint, thigh and lower leg.

Knee ligaments instruction step 5
0% STRETCH

Bend your knee again and finish both ends of the tape without stretch.

Knee ligaments instruction step 6
0% STRETCH

This is how the tape looks like on the outside ...

Knee ligaments instruction step 7
0% STRETCH

... and the inside.

Knee ligaments instruction step 8
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.