• ESS 349 Lab Manual
  • Cover
  • Terminology
  • Stretching
  • HIPAA
  • HOPS
  • SOAP Notes
  • Universal Precautions
  • Wound Care
  • Blisters
  • P.R.I.C.E.
  • Thermotherapy Notes
  • Cryotherapy Notes
  • Neutral Therapy Notes
  • Game Ready Chart
  • Bob-Dog
  • Modality Chart
  • Heat Modalities
  • Cold Modalities
  • Therapeutic Modalities
  • Preventative Ankle Taping
  • Phases of Rehabilitation
  • Rehab Tools
  • Hypervolt User Guide
  • Ankle HOPS Notes
  • ANKLE HOPS
  • Palpations
  • Special Tests
  • How to Use a Tape Shark
  • Arch Taping
  • Patellar Tendon Taping
  • Wraps
  • KNEE HOPS
  • Palpations
  • Special Tests
  • Crutch Fitting
  • SHOULDER HOPS
  • Palpations
  • Special Tests
  • Additional Tape Jobs
  • Concussion Education
  • Wiihab
  • Kinesio Tape
  • 3" Powerflex Ankle
  • HOPS Rubrics
  • Download
  • Translations
  • Patellar Tendon Taping

    • Patellar Tendon Taping

    Indications(+) /Contraindications (-)ExpectationsMaterials Needed 
    • Patellar Tendonitis (Jumpers Knee) (+)
    • Tape job should create a new insertion for the quadriceps, thus relieving pain on the patellar tendon.
    • Tape job should be placed on with high pressure directly on the patellar tendon.
    • Adhesive spray
    • Pre-wrap
    • Conform
    • Elastikon

    Taping tips

    1. Palpate to identify inferior border of patella and tibila tuberosity 
    2. Athlete on block in ready position
    3. Unilateral pressure over patella when applying tape

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