In the article we will talk about such a procedure as shoulder taping. It is familiar to many athletes, because they encounter it quite often. But the need for taping can also arise in ordinary people who just got injured.
Kenzo Kase
It should be said that shoulder taping was invented by Japanese doctor Kenzo Kase. However, this procedure can be performed not only on the shoulder. The doctor proved the effectiveness of his technique, which did an excellent job with the treatment of muscles and joints. A little later, she received the name - kinesiology taping.
At first it may seem that this is a complicated procedure that will be very expensive. We will talk about the price later, but for now, we note that at the moment it is a breakthrough in the world of medicine. A unique technique allows you to heal a wide variety of injuries of the human musculoskeletal system.
As for its cost, we will please the reader. Previously, only a very rich person could do taping, but today the Kenzo Kase technique has become very common and, of course, has fallen in cost. However, everyone must take into accountthe fact that the effectiveness of treatment in this way directly depends on the stage of injury or disease. The best result will be in the initial stages. By the way, taping has its own translation - “fastening with tapes.”
What is teip?
Teip is a special tape made from cotton fabric. It is sticky and sticks well to the body. It looks more like a regular patch. The advantages of the tape are that it is elastic, the skin under it can breathe, it dries quickly after contact with water, and does not cause allergic reactions.
The doctor must explain to the patient that the essence of shoulder taping is an auxiliary effect, and not the main one. The procedure is carried out in order to minimize the movement of the joint, but in no case to completely immobilize it.
When used?
Kinesiology taping of the shoulder may be needed in some cases. The procedure itself is the usual strong fixation of the joint with tapes, bandages or plasters. Shoulder taping may be needed:
- if it is necessary to immobilize the shoulder joint;
- if necessary, reduce or even remove the load from the problem area;
- to stimulate the outflow of lymph and improve blood circulation in a certain area.
Effect
Kinesio taping for shoulder injuries will solve many problems. Most often, athletes resort to this procedure, as it allows you not to quit training. But what will we getFinally, what will be the effect? First of all, these are:
- reducing pain during movement or pain that occurs without human intervention due to muscle compression of nerve fibers;
- fight against swelling that inevitably occurs due to injury;
- improved lymphatic drainage;
- relieving the load from the right muscles;
- improvement of blood circulation in the area where the tape is applied;
- correction of the location of the joints;
- reflexogenic complex action that reduces pain and improves the flow of nutrients to the sore spot.
This effect was obtained by each patient who is teiped. But this can not always be done, as there are certain indications and contraindications.
Indications
So, for example, taping your shoulder in volleyball or after an accidental injury is not always the best solution. Of course, we can generalize and say that this procedure is, in principle, indicated for any violations of the human musculoskeletal system. But usually it is prescribed as one element of the complex treatment.
Taping the biceps shoulder or other part of it is usually accompanied by medication, massage and physiotherapy. Very often, such procedures are prescribed after fractures, dislocations or surgical operations.
It is useful to apply tape even for those who train a lot, but have no he alth problems. The fact is that it reduces the load on the joints, relievespain and discomfort. The tape is also shown to people who work a lot in one position. There are some other cases that may surprise you, but they are also indications:
- menstruation in women;
- motor dysfunction in children;
- pain in the shoulder area;
- swelling of hands in pregnant women.
Contraindications
As for contraindications, they also exist, and we will start with the main one - you can never carry out the named procedure on your own and without prior consultation. This can only hurt and create a lot of unnecessary problems. It is undesirable to apply a tape if the following conditions are observed:
- prone to blood clots;
- malignant growths on or under the skin at the site of a possible bandage;
- pregnancy;
- renal and heart failure;
- scratches, burns, ulcers, abrasions on the skin where the application of the tape is planned;
- high body temperature and the presence of viral diseases;
- swelling of the joints for unknown reasons;
- flabbiness of the skin;
- increased skin sensitivity (in this case, the desired effect of the procedure may simply not occur, and you can also earn subcutaneous hemorrhage).
At the same time, it should be taken into account that experts strongly advise against wearing a tape for more than 10 days, even if it seems to you that it will not harm. Remember that in this case, atrophy of muscle tissue may begin.
Views
There are three main types of the described procedure:
- Functional. Most often used by athletes to keep their joints in shape and improve the functioning of the musculoskeletal system. Wearing a tape prevents injuries in sports. It is necessary to apply the tape before the start of the workout, and remove it immediately after it ends.
- Healing. It is used for medicinal purposes when it is necessary to minimize the movement of the shoulder joint. In this case, arthrosis caused by immobility can sometimes occur.
- Rehab. It is used when a person needs to recover from a complex operation or injury.
These are the three main types of taping currently possible.
Rules
There are also certain rules that are better to follow in order not to harm your he alth:
- First, the tape must be applied to he althy skin without damage.
- It must be clean, dry. By the way, if hair grows in this place, then they must first be shaved.
- Feature of the tape is that it does not pinch the capillaries and nerve endings. This should be monitored not only by the doctor, but also by the patient himself, informing the doctor about his feelings. How to understand that the tension is too strong? Very simple. If the skin began to turn pale, and against this background the general sensitivity of the area decreased, then this indicates that the tape is too tight on the shoulder. Do not let or stretch the ribbons. I need to reapply them.
Shoulder taping is most often performed in the following cases:
- if there are inflammatory processes in the joint and it is necessary to stop or cure them;
- to eliminate pain and severe discomfort;
- for prevention before active games, such as golf or tennis;
- before activities that involve heavy stress on the shoulder;
- during the rehabilitation period after a dislocation.
These are the main cases when this procedure is needed. Remember that medicine is an experimental science, so don't be afraid to ask your doctor if you need taping. Perhaps the doctor will thank you for the idea.
Cost
Kinesio taping of the shoulder in Ryazan and other cities of Russia will cost within 1,000 rubles for one procedure and the application of tape to one area.
Prices are quite stable, which is good news. The cost of the procedure, as we said above, is quite acceptable. Previously, for example, in ordinary clinics they didn’t even offer it, because they knew that no one would simply pay for it.
