Truetape Application
Tennis elbow
02:38 Min.
TRUETAPE: how to tape your tennis elbow
DIRECTLY TO INSTRUCTIONS
Main application
General elbow pain
Elbow stabilization
Muscle overstrain*
What you need
2 TRUETAPE strips
1 pair of scissors
Wearing time
3-4 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 arm at approximately 90° and hold it in front of your body.
1. STRIP
75% STRETCH
Cut one strip in half and apply the tape with 75% stretch over your point of pain to the outside of your elbow.
0% STRETCH
Finish both ends without stretch.
2. STRIP
75% STRETCH
Apply the second half strip with 75% stretch centered and in line with your upper arm over your point of pain.
0% STRETCH
Finish both ends without stretch.
3. STRIP
0% STRETCH
Apply the anchor of the third strip without stretch to the backside of your upper arm and just between the cross.
25% STRETCH
Extend your arm and flex your wrist slightly and tape with 25% stretch in a curve over your point of pain and onwards to your underarm muscles.
0% STRETCH
Finish the end of the tape without stretch.
DONE!
Make sure to give the whole application another good rub to activate the adhesive. Congrats, that's it.