Thank you for the simple step by step instruction. Every time I need to use KT tape (or apply it on a friend in need) I watch a video & am so thankful for them. This tape makes a huge difference in recovery.
I'm using the tape on my 'mommy thumbs' and sending this link to all my mommy friends. I wish I had found out about this sooner! So far it's giving me relief from the pain and the 'locking' that happens to my thumbs. I'm so grateful for this tutorial on how to tape!
Lol “mommy thumbs”. Oh that sounds so rough to the people who really use their hands and do actual “work” which creates joint pain that actually matters. Maybe try to be more careful when changing that next 💩 diaper 🙄
I love your product but maybe you could give those helpful hints BEFORE starting the process?! Think about it listing what we’d need might’ve helped me to not feel so rushed and my wrap would look prettier 🤷🏻♀️feel a lot better though thank you for your help!! Unfortunately some of us don’t have help with these things and I hate not being prepared lol but you both did an excellent job and know I know which is exactly what I wanted. TTFN KLP ✌🏼🙏🏼&👻2U!
The wrist part is easy to do by yourself put the end on your wrist at 0 pull and then stretch to 80 stick it down and leave the other end at 0 pull I do it every day
It sounds like you might need a customized application. Visit our website and go to the "ask an expert" forum and submit your question and one of our pros will get back to you with the best way to tape your thumb.
this does not prevent hyperextension/over abduction (thumb sprain back or away from your hand), so you can't use this way of taping for bball and vball injuries!!
Here's the link: www.amazon.com/Treat-Your-Hand-Thumb-Osteoarthritis/dp/1457513838/ref=pd_sim_14_6?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=1457513838&pd_rd_r=X8EJZNR39S3R59BVEM9M&pd_rd_w=RaNbP&pd_rd_wg=B1DKz&psc=1&refRID=X8EJZNR39S3R59BVEM9M
I wish I could use KT tape. It literally will not stick to my skin, no matter what. I even bought the skin prep kit, and that doesn't help at all -- it just falls completely off immediately.
Thumb pain usually presents as pain at the base of the thumb and wrist. A notable thumb pain condition includes De Quervain Syndrome, also known by many other names such as gamer's thumb, mother's wrist, and mommy thumb. This condition in particular is a degenerative (microscopic injury) condition of the sheath (extensor retinaculum) that surrounds the tendons passing over the thumb side of the wrist. These tendons control the motions of the thumb, most specifically the movement of thumb towards the wrist. When this sheath becomes injured or inflamed, the tendons become entrapped and cause pain during movement of the thumb. Thickening of the tendons from overuse or trauma will also cause problems when the tendons need to slide beneath the sheath. Women are considered at higher risk due to the sharper angles of the bones in the wrist, but the actual cause is somewhat unknown. Many believe overuse is the primary cause leading to inflammation. This hypothesis is backed up by noting that most patients with this pain are new mothers who repeatedly lift their growing babies. Symptoms are most often noted in both wrists and to the same degree of pain, indicating that more overuse activity causes more inflammation leading to pain. When these conditions are present, movement of the thumb is restrained and further perpetuates the inflammatory condition and may create swelling in more severe cases. Pain is noted during thumb and wrist motion along with thickening and hardening of the area at the base of the thumb. Difficulty gripping, tenderness at the base of the thumb, and swelling are common symptoms. Pain is usually slight to moderate, and extreme pain may be an indication of a more serious condition. Treatment of the pain is determined more by noting what has worked in the past rather than scientific data. KT Tape has been shown to provide support during motion of the thumb and wrist, and has markedly reduced pain in many subjects. KT Tape also increases circulation to reduce inflammation and speed the healing process. Corticosteroid injections are thought to be successful, but do need to be weighed against the negative side-effects of increased degenerative effects. Surgery has been well accepted and successful in almost all cases, but conservative therapies are highly preferred prior to making this leap. Ice after activity, rest, and avoidance of activities that incite pain are all important steps to avoid surgery. A focus on proper lifting mechanics will also help to avoid these symptoms in the future. For more resources, please visit the KT Tape website at www.kttape.com.
I hurt my thumb from playing a basketball. I jammed it from a pass. Can you please teach me how to use the KT tape for the finger jam in thumb? As this video only shows how to support the bottom of the thumb. :( I'm not sure if I hurt my UCL or MCP.
I have tendonitus in my left thumb. also in my pinky. I play golf and it came from me gripping too hard. I tried putting this tape on and it just peeled off after I take my glove off. any ideas?
Dennis, I would apply according to our finger jam video but do it on your thumb. If that doesn't give you the relief you need, visit our "ask an expert" forum on our website and they'll customize an application for you.
In December 2013 I pulled the two tendons in my left thumb. I've had one cortizone shot and will be getting a second one soon. I've been in a brace most of the time since December. I plan on doing the Tough Mudder in September, would this help me not injure myself more and be able to withstand the water, cold, sweat, and dirt during the run?
this is insane - why do you double over each one - this is pure extravance - or is the tape not strong enough? - it's clear you don't need to economize on the tape
hi.. can you do a video on taping the pinky finger.. i have a KT tape.. but i do not know how to put it in my pinky finger.. please reply.. thanks in advance!
The tape was designed to reduce pressure to the tissues it is applied to and may reduce discomfort or pain. When the tape is applied correctly, it will help improve contraction in the muscles. With taping, there are lots of different applications and methods available. If you are not feeling relief, there may be a better application for you to follow for the tape to be most effective for your specific injury. There are some injuries that may be too severe for what the tape can offer. We recommend consulting with your doctor if you have any question or concern about what would be appropriate for you.
I taped my thumb as shown for pain at the base of my thumb. It resulted in pain to my nail on that thumb under the tape, does anyone know a reason why or how to stop this happening in future? Thanks
I sprained my thumb backwards during football (catching the ball). Is this technique going to help my kind of sprain? or should the KT tape be pulling my thumb forward? Need some help!
Have you tried this application? If not try taping your thumb. If you have other questions you can check out our Ask an Expert forum on our website or post your question on FB or Twitter.
thanks in advance.. looking forward to see that video on finger jam technique on pinky finger. one thing more.. is this link video also a good finger jam technique? /watch?v=hMLO-_sbaJk please give your opinion. thanks again.
This tape has truly been a godsend to me. It’s really one of the greatest inventions for unstable joints and pains. Thank you for this video!
Thank you for the simple step by step instruction. Every time I need to use KT tape (or apply it on a friend in need) I watch a video & am so thankful for them. This tape makes a huge difference in recovery.
I'm using the tape on my 'mommy thumbs' and sending this link to all my mommy friends. I wish I had found out about this sooner! So far it's giving me relief from the pain and the 'locking' that happens to my thumbs. I'm so grateful for this tutorial on how to tape!
Lol “mommy thumbs”. Oh that sounds so rough to the people who really use their hands and do actual “work” which creates joint pain that actually matters. Maybe try to be more careful when changing that next 💩 diaper 🙄
@@Alundrahsyou sound incredibly insecure, do better
I love your product but maybe you could give those helpful hints BEFORE starting the process?! Think about it listing what we’d need might’ve helped me to not feel so rushed and my wrap would look prettier 🤷🏻♀️feel a lot better though thank you for your help!! Unfortunately some of us don’t have help with these things and I hate not being prepared lol but you both did an excellent job and know I know which is exactly what I wanted. TTFN KLP ✌🏼🙏🏼&👻2U!
Yeah now ya tell me to shave
Would be great if we all had personal trainers at our disposal every day. How about some videos where you show self application?
Common sense may help...
Vivien Lim exactly😂 obviously if your applying yourself you would tear at the end instead of the middle when applying.
I had my best friend help me. I can't seem to be able to "evenly pull with both thumbs" when im trying to apply it...on my own thumb.
@@viv9524 rude ass
The wrist part is easy to do by yourself put the end on your wrist at 0 pull and then stretch to 80 stick it down and leave the other end at 0 pull I do it every day
Thanks, after watching this girl for 20 minutes now my wrist pain made me forget all about my painful thumb.
It sounds like you might need a customized application. Visit our website and go to the "ask an expert" forum and submit your question and one of our pros will get back to you with the best way to tape your thumb.
It should support the thumb and stabilize it. Let us know how it goes!
This one is tough to do by yourself. Let us know if you figure out a good way to do it solo.
how do I do this correctly by myself? Any helpful hints, I don't have a person to put it on my wrist.
this does not prevent hyperextension/over abduction (thumb sprain back or away from your hand), so you can't use this way of taping for bball and vball injuries!!
Here's the link:
www.amazon.com/Treat-Your-Hand-Thumb-Osteoarthritis/dp/1457513838/ref=pd_sim_14_6?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=1457513838&pd_rd_r=X8EJZNR39S3R59BVEM9M&pd_rd_w=RaNbP&pd_rd_wg=B1DKz&psc=1&refRID=X8EJZNR39S3R59BVEM9M
Goddddddddaaaam. Vball injury right here
My mom jus got this tendon problem and I just saw this video and it seems really helpful thankyou
Why did you do two blue layers, one right on top of the other?
So this will work for support to keep the thumb from being pulled back when setting during vball?
Instant relief I heart KT Tape!!
I wish I could use KT tape. It literally will not stick to my skin, no matter what. I even bought the skin prep kit, and that doesn't help at all -- it just falls completely off immediately.
Is this appropriate for trigger thumb? I thought the thumb was supposed to be extended not bent like a birds head.
Thumb pain usually presents as pain at the base of the thumb and wrist. A notable thumb pain condition includes De Quervain Syndrome, also known by many other names such as gamer's thumb, mother's wrist, and mommy thumb. This condition in particular is a degenerative (microscopic injury) condition of the sheath (extensor retinaculum) that surrounds the tendons passing over the thumb side of the wrist. These tendons control the motions of the thumb, most specifically the movement of thumb towards the wrist.
When this sheath becomes injured or inflamed, the tendons become entrapped and cause pain during movement of the thumb. Thickening of the tendons from overuse or trauma will also cause problems when the tendons need to slide beneath the sheath. Women are considered at higher risk due to the sharper angles of the bones in the wrist, but the actual cause is somewhat unknown. Many believe overuse is the primary cause leading to inflammation. This hypothesis is backed up by noting that most patients with this pain are new mothers who repeatedly lift their growing babies. Symptoms are most often noted in both wrists and to the same degree of pain, indicating that more overuse activity causes more inflammation leading to pain.
When these conditions are present, movement of the thumb is restrained and further perpetuates the inflammatory condition and may create swelling in more severe cases. Pain is noted during thumb and wrist motion along with thickening and hardening of the area at the base of the thumb. Difficulty gripping, tenderness at the base of the thumb, and swelling are common symptoms. Pain is usually slight to moderate, and extreme pain may be an indication of a more serious condition.
Treatment of the pain is determined more by noting what has worked in the past rather than scientific data. KT Tape has been shown to provide support during motion of the thumb and wrist, and has markedly reduced pain in many subjects. KT Tape also increases circulation to reduce inflammation and speed the healing process. Corticosteroid injections are thought to be successful, but do need to be weighed against the negative side-effects of increased degenerative effects. Surgery has been well accepted and successful in almost all cases, but conservative therapies are highly preferred prior to making this leap. Ice after activity, rest, and avoidance of activities that incite pain are all important steps to avoid surgery. A focus on proper lifting mechanics will also help to avoid these symptoms in the future.
For more resources, please visit the KT Tape website at www.kttape.com.
The best one can be found on kttape . com. Under the instructions tab click on arms and hands and you'll see it there.
Is this for CMC joint? I need a video for SELF taping! I don't have anyone to do it
What do you do if your thumb can’t bend straight in line with your hand and arm like that?
I hurt my thumb from playing a basketball. I jammed it from a pass. Can you please teach me how to use the KT tape for the finger jam in thumb? As this video only shows how to support the bottom of the thumb. :( I'm not sure if I hurt my UCL or MCP.
Can you please post a video on taping a thenar eminence injury?
I have tendonitus in my left thumb. also in my pinky. I play golf and it came from me gripping too hard. I tried putting this tape on and it just peeled off after I take my glove off. any ideas?
Dennis,
I would apply according to our finger jam video but do it on your thumb. If that doesn't give you the relief you need, visit our "ask an expert" forum on our website and they'll customize an application for you.
Thanks for the video, but maybe recommending cleaning and shaving would be more prudent at the beginning of the video, not the end?
what is the advantage of kt tape over other tapes in the market
In December 2013 I pulled the two tendons in my left thumb. I've had one cortizone shot and will be getting a second one soon. I've been in a brace most of the time since December. I plan on doing the Tough Mudder in September, would this help me not injure myself more and be able to withstand the water, cold, sweat, and dirt during the run?
Can you post a video,how to put a KT for pain in first dorsal interossei?
Any response to your question? I’m curious myself
We'll keep that in mind for the next round of videos. In the meantime you can use our finger jam technique to tape your pinky.
This tape does not still to itself well, I've wasted 2 rolls, jut FYI
ok sir.. thanks again.
hope to watch sooner the finger jam technique on pinky finger.
thanks again! more power!
I use this tape for wrist and thumb pain, what is the best way to remove the adhesive residue left on the skin?
Thanks
+Jessica-Rose Aird did it help with wrist pain? u recommend
+Osduu yeah I find it helps and is a lot comfier that splints with the metal strips in them
Cuanto tiempo debe de estar el kt tape pegado en caso de un esguience en el dedo pulgar
Check out our store locator on our website. You can get it a Sports Authority, Dick's and many other retail locations.
Thank you. I know thats seems to be an easy thing... But unless you know how to use it...it doesn't work as well. Thank you for the instructions.
Um yeah.... I couldn't apply that by myself at all....
I've already put the tape on my thumb. For how long should I keep it there, before removing it? Please help.
Should be ok to remove tomorrow.
This tape it's helpful I have tennis elbow and it helps with the pain
this is insane - why do you double over each one - this is pure extravance - or is the tape not strong enough? - it's clear you don't need to economize on the tape
That's great news. Thanks for the post!
hi.. can you do a video on taping the pinky finger..
i have a KT tape.. but i do not know how to put it in my pinky finger..
please reply.. thanks in advance!
hello i sprained my thumb 2 weeks ago but today i was doing some yard work and hurt it again what can i do??? it is huting a lot
Hi could this be used to support the scaphoid bone?
The tape was designed to reduce pressure to the tissues it is applied to and may reduce discomfort or pain. When the tape is applied correctly, it will help improve contraction in the muscles. With taping, there are lots of different applications and methods available. If you are not feeling relief, there may be a better application for you to follow for the tape to be most effective for your specific injury. There are some injuries that may be too severe for what the tape can offer. We recommend consulting with your doctor if you have any question or concern about what would be appropriate for you.
I taped my thumb as shown for pain at the base of my thumb. It resulted in pain to my nail on that thumb under the tape, does anyone know a reason why or how to stop this happening in future? Thanks
Try this: when putting the tape over your thumb nail, apply little or no stretch.
I sprained my thumb backwards during football (catching the ball). Is this technique going to help my kind of sprain? or should the KT tape be pulling my thumb forward? Need some help!
Have you tried this application? If not try taping your thumb. If you have other questions you can check out our Ask an Expert forum on our website or post your question on FB or Twitter.
You're welcome!
where can we get kt tape
Not possible to do on your own.
Now let make a video only using one piece of tape. This tape is 15.99 a box and I'm on a budget 👏
Get other tape. I used a masking tape
thanks in advance.. looking forward to see that video on finger jam technique on pinky finger.
one thing more..
is this link video also a good finger jam technique?
/watch?v=hMLO-_sbaJk
please give your opinion. thanks again.
how does tape help minor sprains
I just sprain my thumb
Shave well before applying 😰
My nan always buy me me this tape
For some reason my thumb can touch my wrist lol
that means your thumb is hypermobile. you shouldn't do that. just saying. i know from experience. i have Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome.
KT tape is not quality kinesio tape
Yeah your stupid tape doesn't cut that well. I pretty much butchered both pieces.
That's not the tape's fault, that's your own for using inferior scissors.