How to apply Kinesiology Tape for IT Band / Runners Knee

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John Gibbons is a sports Osteopath and a lecturer for the 'Bodymaster Method ®' and in this video he is demonstrating how to apply Kinesiology Tape for a patient that presents with Runners Knee / IT Band friction syndrome. Want to learn how to apply Kinesiology Tape and other Physical Therapy
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[@TonyStark-yb8ny]

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[@JohnGibbons]

Brilliant comments, thanks a million, regards JG

[@NBP2811]

I really want to thank you so much for explaining it so clearly, it works wonders. I couldn't run for a long time after an injury, and after a few workouts, the old familiar knee pain appeared. I know that pilates and strengthening the deep gluteal muscles will help, but until I get into shape, I can keep training without pain thanks to your video. You have my many thanks, sir.

[@samantanicol4583]

Thats nice tape you bought .it makes it so much easier than tradicional bandages an l can quickly apply it to my pacientes an they trust me more than when i'm fumbling around with a tune of bandaging an accidently apply it wrong an have to reapply .its exasperating ...

[@wjatube]

I have been suffering thru this for over 2 years. I have gone through 2 separate Physical Therapists that at times were addressing my ITBS in all the wrong ways. Now, I am seeing a Sports Medicine Physician who specializes in ITBS just like you. I am sick of addressing the pain and now want to treat the source.

[@Tobias27_]

Thanks for this informative video sir.

[@vballcarter]

What about the lower part of the quad right above the knee? Any tips for that?

[@dahaz5388]

Can people with itbs wearing compression tights ? What about using both tape and compression th at the same time

[@kaightconheady1572]

Any tips for determining if you have IT band problems or patella femoral problems?

[@JohnGibbons]

If the pain is on outside of knee then is probably ITB pain and this tends to come on whilst running. If pain is on the front of the knee and hurts walking downstairs then probably patello-femoral pain syndrome. Hope that helps. JG

[@timgood8963]

Thanks for the video. I have seen lots of videos about treating ITB but non really explain where it comes from. I am a keen runner and over the last 6 months I have suddenly been unable run more than about 5k without severe ITB pain. I'm curious what the cause was so that I can remove or change my habits. Having a job which means I sit down all day probably does not help in terms of glute strength but I have been doing a desk job for years now.

[@kevinbermudez9055]

I can help you email me at [e-mail] all done online . Release techniques muscle activation to get you running. Again thank you

[@DG-nn8zt]

I have the same issue, did you find the answer?

[@miguel200902215]

Excellent explanation! I play soccer and run as hobbies, and I had this injury 3 days ago. I applied ice for inflamation and started to do stretching exercises for the iliotibeal band; and I wanted to know: if I use this KP tapes as you showed (and keep on doing the stretches) when will I be able to start running and playing soccer again? Thanks!

[@JohnGibbons]

Glad you like the video as I like those type of comments. When you have no pain for at least 2/3 days then a short run might be ok but remember the lateral knee pain of the IT Band is typically symptoms and not the underlying cause so you might need too see someone like me to look for the cause. Good luck

[@oOohansioOo]

Great video! When I extend my both knees, it hurts at the lateral tibia condyles (not as shown in the video at the distal femur condyles!). I run 10km yesterday so I know that's the cause of the pain. Do you think it is normal that both knees hurt? And should I tape just like you did in the video (and set the 2 small stripes a bit lower)? Greets from a physiotherapy student from Germany :-)

[@JohnGibbons]

Whatever you are suggesting sounds feasible and worth a try as it can only help....good luck!

[@zero5uk]

Good video, thanks. I've had ITBS/pain over the bony protrusion of my left knee since summer 2013. Stretching and hip strengthening (Fredericson Protocol) don't seem to be helping. Pain only presents during cycling and never enough to prevent, just a niggle, but is this taping method just to treat the pain, or can it get to cause/loosen the band? I've had to quit my gym, as increasing intensity of activity, say via spin class, is what makes it worse, not overuse. Suppose I can try this an the plunger/suction release....Cheers, Dan

[@JohnGibbons]

Hi Dan, thanks for the comments and this taping technique will reduce the symptoms only. Most patients that cycle tend to have a Mal-tracking of the patella caused by weakness of the inner quad muscle (Vastus medialis) and an over activation of the ITBand, which tends to pull the patella laterally due to its attachment to the fascia. Try this: Strengthen the inner quad muscle (VM) by doing isolated end range knee extension exercises and also try to strengthen the Gluteus Maximus and Gluteus Medius as this will hopefully off load the ITBand, leave stretching and foam rolling the ITBand alone for now - well for at least a week or two and try what I say. Good luck

[@devynrohwedder8853]

I have had ITBS friction for 4 years now. Unable to run, MRI shows small amounts of damage. I really miss running. would this help alleviate the knee pain that I get from my ITBS? or do I have to tape differently?

[@JohnGibbons]

+Devyn Rohwedder The taping will only reduce the symptoms but won't treat the cause of the problem - try and see someone like me as the majority of IT Band pain is from a miss firing gluteus medium muscle. Good luck!

[@charleswilliams5786]

I have pain in the lateral area of my left knee, aggravated by cycling. I injured my knee on holiday using excessively long cranks, 3 weeks ago. I am fine doing strengthening exercises but cycling still exacerbates the issue. Seems like an ITB issue. Would you recommend this taping technique, and would you advise not cycling at all until the pain is completely gone? It is around a 3/10, so not awful. Thank you!

[@JohnGibbons]

Try taping and short term change the seat height a little or the foot position as that normally helps - if not get a 'bike fit' person to have a look - regards JG

[@Tori-vz5er]

Do you have to use that stretchy tape or can you use rigid strapping tape

[@JohnGibbons]

Tori Wright I demonstrate with KTape as it will work the best as other tape especially Athletic rigid tape won't work as well so try it and let me know what you think!

[@mannyfresh2515]

Do you know what could help ... my left outside part of my knee hurts but the pain also goes to the middle of my knee and it hurts when I start walking or when I've been sitting down for long and then stand up PLASE HELP ME IM IN PAIN 😭

[@JohnGibbons]

Thanks for the message and it is difficult for me to comment on your knee without looking at you - if it hurts as soon as your foot hits the ground then it could be the lateral meniscus, if it hurts walking but mainly running at distance then the IT Band - either way i would get someone to look at it but the tape will help short term to reduce some of the symptoms. Good luck and happy new year. JG

[@rickchapman4240]

I'm kinda having the same problem, on my left knee (partial replacement inside of knee) pain on outside of knee sometimes goes down the front of the shin bone. Knee sometimes is weak. Have kt tape on now but doesn't seem to be helpful. Should I go back to surgeon, replace in 2019...

[@JohnGibbons]

The symptoms are probably related to the partial knee replacement and the tape will only reduce some of the symptoms - perhaps see someone like me first as naturally the surgeon might consider an operation that might not be needed, regards JG

[@lozzie2023]

Hi! Which brand of tape do you recommend using, please?

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[@muhammadshanif6204]

Will that deactivates that muscle If the player wants to play with tap should we do from origin to insertion

[@JohnGibbons]

Doesnt really make any difference as no proof - the tape might reduce some symptoms, regards JG

[@muhammadshanif6204]

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[@loralynsanders3956]

Is there a specific brand of tape you recommend?

[@JohnGibbons]

+Loralyn Sanders I suggets a taping product called Rocktape as I believe it is the best one and look on their website www.rocktape.net

[@Doyka94]

Is it normal only 1 of my knees hurt when i run ?

[@JohnGibbons]

Most people only have pain in one knee when they run so yes it is very common

[@kingswoodhj76]

I get pain around my fibula joint at the side of my knee, thinking it is from the lateral collateral ligament, not certain as dr's scratch their heads and tell me they can't pinpoint the problem. I get an aching pain down the side of the leg. Do you have a strapping technique for this??

[@JohnGibbons]

+kingswoodhj76 I doubt it will the LCL so look at the Peroneal Nerve as that can cause an ache in the lower limb, also rule out a stress fracture of the neck of the fibula (if you are a distance runner) or lateral meniscus tear as this will give you a similar pain. Good luck!

[@axonne1985]

Does it matter which colour I use? I only have the blue type...

[@JohnGibbons]

It makes no difference on colour choice. Regards JG

[@iam_spindel]

i have 2 years pain in my knee what gonna i do?

[@JohnGibbons]

I would try and see some like me as there are many reasons why you have knee pain and to answer without actually seeing you is difficult, in the short term try the taping as i am sure it will help. Regards and happy new year, JG

[@DG-nn8zt]

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[@JohnGibbons]

Not really - trim the hair is ok but no need to shave, regards JG

[@drsachindeshmukh6924]

Sir thanks for sharing So nice informative video . Can patient take bath while applying this tape ? How much duration it should be kept ? Waiting for your reply Thank You very much.

[@JohnGibbons]

Hi and thanks for the message, yes the patient can have a bath and shower as normal and they can leave the tape on for 3-5 days. Regards JG

[@durgakabaddi7171]

Acl pain what I do pls tell me sir

[@JohnGibbons]

Sadly if a full thickness tear then surgery only option, regards JG

[@durgakabaddi7171]

@@JohnGibbons already surgery completed 5 years back but now suddenly comes pain. I'm not able to doing speed workouts. I have tournament within a week. Most important competition for me. Plsssssss help me. I'm also doing some strength exercises and apply how water and ice twice in a day but no results please help me

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[@JohnGibbons]

Thanks

[@Doyka94]

can flat feet cause this ?

[@JohnGibbons]

Overpronation (flat feet) can be the cause of pain in the knee, maybe see a specialist like a podiatrist as they can assess the biomechanics of the feet. Good luck

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[@JohnGibbons]

Thanks for the message, regards JG

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[@JohnGibbons]

Not sure what you said but looks pretty cool...JG

[@MOHANDE1980]

I want to know the tape put Kinezio sacroiliac joint inflammation that cause me pain in the legs

[@JohnGibbons]

Still not really sure what you are trying to say? If you want to know how to apply the technique to the SI Joint then I have a video on here for that.

[@MOHANDE1980]

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[@MrFullstopltd]

no stretch......but a little bit of stretch

[@JohnGibbons]

Little to no stretch works well, regards JG

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[@JohnGibbons]

Not on this channel, regards JG