In the article, we will talk about such a procedure as taping the shoulder. She is familiar to many athletes, because they often encounter her. But the need for taping can occur in ordinary people who just got injured.
Kenzo Kase
It should be said that Japanese doctor Kenzo Kase invented shoulder taping. However, this procedure can be carried out 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 cure a wide variety of injuries of the musculoskeletal system of a person.
As for its value, 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 value. However, everyone should take into account the fact that the effectiveness of treatment in this way directly depends on the stage of the injury or illness. The best result will be in the initial stages. By the way, taping has its own translation - “tape fastening”.
What is teip?
Teip is a special ribbon made of cotton fabric. It is sticky and well attached to the body. Reminds, rather, an ordinary patch. The advantages of teip are that it is elastic, the skin under it can breathe, it dries quickly after contact with water, does not cause allergic reactions.
The doctor should explain to the patient that the essence of shoulder taping is in the auxiliary effect, and not mainly. The procedure is carried out in order to minimize joint movements, but in no case in order to completely immobilize it.
When to use?
Kinesio-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 a patch. Taping the shoulder may be needed:
- if necessary, immobilize the shoulder joint ;
- if necessary, reduce or even remove the load from the problem place;
- to stimulate the outflow of lymph and improve blood circulation in a particular area.
the effect
Kinesio taping for shoulder injuries will solve many problems. Most often, athletes resort to this procedure, since it allows you not to quit training. But what do we get in the end, what will be the effect? First of all, it is:
- reduction in pain during movement or one that occurs without human involvement due to muscle compression of nerve fibers;
- the fight against swelling, inevitably occurring due to trauma;
- improvement of lymphatic drainage;
- removal of the load from the desired muscles;
- improvement of blood circulation in the area where teip is applied;
- adjustment of the location of the joints;
- reflexogenic complex effect, which reduces pain and improves the flow of nutrients to the sore spot.
This effect was received by each patient who is given a teip. But this can not be done always, since there are certain indications and contraindications.
Indications
So, for example, taping the shoulder in volleyball or after an accidental injury is not always the best way out. Of course, we can summarize and say that this procedure is in principle shown for any violations of the musculoskeletal system of a person. But usually it is prescribed as one element of a comprehensive treatment.
The taping of the biceps of the shoulder or other parts 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 teip even to those who train a lot, but have no health problems. The fact is that this reduces the load on the joints, relieves pain and discomfort. Also, teip is shown to people who work a lot in one pose. There are some other cases that may surprise you, but they are also an indication:
- menstruation in women;
- impaired motor function in children;
- shoulder pain;
- swelling of the 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 above procedure on your own and without prior consultation. This can only do much harm and create many unnecessary problems. It is undesirable to apply teip if the following conditions are observed:
- predisposition to blood clots;
- malignant lesions 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 teip is planned;
- increased body temperature and the presence of viral diseases;
- joint swelling for unknown reasons;
- sagging skin;
- increased skin sensitivity (in this case, the desired effect of the procedure may simply not occur, and subcutaneous hemorrhage can also be earned).
At the same time, it should be borne in mind that specialists strongly advise against wearing tape for more than 10 days, even if it seems to you that this will not do much harm. Remember that in this case, atrophy of muscle tissue may begin.
Kinds
There are three main types of procedure described:
- Functional. Most often used by athletes to maintain their joints in shape and to establish the functioning of the musculoskeletal system. Wearing teip prevents injuries in sports. It is necessary to apply the tape before the start of the training, and remove it immediately after it has finished.
- Therapeutic. Used for medicinal purposes when it is necessary to minimize the movement of the shoulder joint. In this case, arthrosis sometimes caused by a stationary state can sometimes occur.
- Rehabilitation. It is used when a person needs to recover from a complex operation or injury.
These are the three main types of taping that are currently possible.
rules
There are certain rules that it is better to adhere to, so as not to harm your health:
- Firstly, the tape must be applied to healthy skin without damage.
- It should be clean, dry. By the way, if hair grows at this place, then they must be shaved first.
- The peculiarity of teip is that it does not pinch capillaries and nerve endings at all. 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 overall sensitivity of the area decreased, then this indicates that the tape is too tight on the shoulder. Do not let or stretch ribbons. It is necessary to impose them again.
Taping of the shoulder is most often carried out in such cases:
- if there are inflammatory processes in the joint and it is necessary to suspend or cure them;
- to eliminate pain and severe discomfort;
- for prophylaxis before active games, for example, golf or tennis;
- before an activity that involves strong shoulder loads;
- during the rehabilitation period after a dislocation.
These are the main cases when this procedure is necessary. Remember that medicine is an experimental science, so do not be afraid to consult a doctor with the question of whether 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 up to 1,000 rubles per procedure and overlay tape on one area.
Prices are pretty 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.