Truetape Application
Full knee
03:09 Min.
TRUETAPE: how to tape your knee
DIRECTLY TO INSTRUCTIONS
Main application
General knee problems
Patella tendon irritation
Knee stabilisation*
What you need
3 TRUETAPE strips
1 pair of scissors
Wearing time
4-5 days
Taping tips
Apply tape 1 hour before starting an activity
Thoroughly remove dirt, moisture, oils and lotions from the skin before taping
Do not wear the tape for longer than 7 days
To activate the adhesive, carefully rub the tape several times after applying
In areas that are particularly hairy, trim the hair to ensure the tape sticks better
Remove paper backing before application and always make sure the ends of the tape are applied WITHOUT stretch
PHOTO INSTRUCTIONS
STARTING POSITION
Bend your knee at a 90° angle during this application.
1. STRIP
75% STRETCH
Cut one strip in half and apply the tape with 75% stretch right below the kneecap, across your patella tendon.
0% STRETCH
Apply both ends of the tape without stretch.
2. STRIP
0% STRETCH
Apply the anchor to your quad about 15-20 cm above the kneecap without any stretch.
25% STRETCH
Apply with 25% stretch across your quad just until the top of your knee cap.
50% STRETCH
From here, increase to 50% stretch and curve the tape around the knee cap towards the inside of your knee.
0% STRETCH
Apply the last part of the tape without stretch.
3. STRIP
0% STRETCH
Apply the anchor on the inside of your quad, at the same height of the first strip, without stretch.
25% STRETCH
Again, tape with 25% stretch across your quad, just until the top of your knee cap.
0% STRETCH
From here, increase to 50% stretch and curve the tape around the knee cap towards the outside of your knee.
0% STRETCH
Apply the last part of the tape without stretch.
DONE!
Make sure to give the whole application another good rub to activate the adhesive. Congrats, that's it.