kinesiology taping of the quadriceps femoris
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KINESIOLOGY TAPING
Quadriceps Femoris
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G Identify the quadriceps femoris muscle
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G Measure the length of the muscle with tape
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G Cut the tape to length
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G Cut one end of the tape in half to facilitate the knee
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G Round the edges of the opposite end
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G Round the edges of the forked end, as well
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G Tear through and remove the backing paper from the single rounded end
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G Anchor the rounded end of the tape over the origin of the quadriceps femoris muscle
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G Remove the paper backing as you place the remainder of the tape over the length of muscle
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G As you approach the knee, place the forked ends around either end of the kneecap
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G Apply each end of the forked strip on opposite ends of the kneecap
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G The two ends of the tape should meet at the center below the kneecap
