How to treat a Calf strain (Gastrocnemius/Soleus) using Kinesiology Tape

www.johngibbonsbodymaster.co.uk/courses/kinesiology-taping-for-the-athlete-masterclass/
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 a calf strain. Want to learn how to apply Kinesiology Tape and other Physical Therapy CPD Courses then look on www.johngibbonsbodymaster.co.uk
John is also the Author of the highly successful book called 'Muscle Energy Techniques, a practical guide for physical therapists', you can buy his book on www.amazon.com
John is also writing 2 more books for 2013, one is on 'A Practical Guide for Kinesiology Taping Techniques' with a DVD and the other book is called; 'Vital Glutes, connecting the gait cycle to pain and dysfunction'. These will be able to buy at the end of 2013 through Amazon.
John now offers Advanced Training in all aspects of Sports Medicine to already qualified therapists in manual therapy to 'Diploma' Level. You need to have attended all of his Physical Therapy Courses before the diploma is awarded. His venue is based at the idylic venue of Oxford University, home of the first four-minute mile by Roger Bannister.

[@makemyburdenlight]

THANK YOU, your one of the only videos I could find anywhere that taped the inner medial calf muscle 👏👏👏 Goodness I didn't think it would be this hard to find videos for the inner calf tear/strain 😅

[@JohnGibbons]

You're so welcome! Regards JG

[@wendynewton6031]

Great! Thank you!

[@JohnGibbons]

You are welcome! Regards JG

[@gemmalhines]

Amazing thank you!!!!!!

[@JohnGibbons]

You're so welcome! regards JG

[@mohamamedgawadelgml950]

thanks

[@JohnGibbons]

Thats ok and glad you liked the video...

[@nevadaross328]

Don’t have access to kinesiology tape atm but I have regular strapping tape could I use that instead?

[@wawaperpe1600]

man this sucks we had the biggest game of our season today and i had a calf strain for the game and could barely walk but our team is out with either covid or pulled muscles so i had to play and it was such a disappointing game man.

[@theoledonge9502]

Hello, why does a tennis leg only affects the medial gastrocnemius ? Thanks

[@littler5185]

John.... Thank you for the Great video explanation as always, I was wondering what your method would be for someone who has proximal Lataeral Gastroc pain/Tightness? Appreciate your time

[@JohnGibbons]

Apply the tape over the lateral side so pretty easy enough to do, regards JG

[@hikermansteve]

thank you for the video. In the past, my chiropractor strapped my lower trap. For 20 years I have a problem with a firm knot in the muscle. It was restricting movement. She suggested tapping the area. After 4 days the muscle relaxed and has not returned to previous form. The same problem existed in my left shoulder. She taped that for me and the same positive result. She did say it's not clear why it works but suggested that the tape when applied as you have demonstrated gently lifts the skin from the fascia and permits improved blood flow and better lymph flow. I am going to use it for a calf muscle I strained and look forward to a positive result. As an aside I am always curious why people write to forums they don't agree with in such aggressive and profane terms. I mean come on. Even if taping were a phony solution, as they suggest, what's wrong with spending a couple bucks to find out if it's true.

[@gamerdad5174]

So did it work

[@Sandalwoodsunshine]

GodzOfHeavenzz Xbox Player good question, I have a calf strain actually 2nd in a month and I just bought some KT tape for it. I’ve also used cross fiber massage and gently stretching

[@gamerdad5174]

@@Sandalwoodsunshine so it ever pop out again and it hurt ? How long it takes to heal

[@Sandalwoodsunshine]

GodzOfHeavenzz Xbox Player well I’m not an expert and I think everyone is different but from the research I’ve done, once you tear or strain it...it wants to keep popping! There is scar tissue apparently that builds up first before the muscle fibers actually heal and that tricks us into thinking it’s healed fully. I am reading it’s good to massage it and build those muscle fibers back up before going back to your ”sport”. Depending on the severity of the tear you could be back with a mild tear in 3 weeks, a more sever tear could take 6 weeks to ensure proper recovery. Calf raises and massage is really helpful. Go see Bob and Tom on KZbin for their calf rehab vids

[@Sandalwoodsunshine]

GodzOfHeavenzz Xbox Player sorry and Bob and Brad! Oops

[@drtekchandsharma]

Hlllo John .. It is a basic question If some one has point pain in any part .. can we do cross small tape with 80% strech as u usually do for decompression of pain

[@jasperyonson1945]

Hey John. Thank you for these very clear instructions. I'm just a little bit confused about where and how exactly to put the tape. Some other videos said to stretch the tape over the pain area.Should I actually hit the pain area with the tape?

[@Cloud007.]

I don't understand your comment - didn't he just illustrate it exactly in the video?

[@hoods7341]

i did that when i was 10 years old for my ankle and calf strain and now i'm 14 and i gotta do it again for my quads/ knee, i started regretting being athletic

[@JohnGibbons]

Athletes use the tape a lot so not a problem, exercise and sport is great so enjoy it.....regards JG

[@soulwatcher666]

Using the tape prevents worse injurys don't worry work will do this as well by being a younger athlete facing these problems now you'll have less pain later in life

[@uso_Jus2SmooTh94]

Cool

[@JohnGibbons]

Thanks for the comments.

[@hikermansteve]

Is there any difference between the two tapes? If so what are they. Please describe so I can make the appropriate purchase. Thank you very much

[@asqueakyfoot]

Color

[@EDWARDTHEEAUTHOR]

It definitely felt like I got hit with a tennis ball while playing basketball 😂

[@jimmymendez6737]

So I’ve never seen this tape before. But what is the purpose of putting tape on the pain area?

[@JohnGibbons]

To try and reduce some of the symptoms, regards JG

[@vinuwheelz]

I'm a over weighted person . My both calf's and hamstring s are stiff. When I pressed the leg it gets hurt.when I massages pain and stiff go away . After a day it will come again. can you explain me

[@JohnGibbons]

No idea without looking at you, see a therapist where you live as sure they can help, regards JG

[@thomasshelby5850]

Hello sir , what's the name of the tape you are using ?

[@JohnGibbons]

Rocktape, regards jG

[@yaritzigarcia5545]

i pulled my muscle, it doesn’t hurt to walk on it but it does feel sore/ kind of hurt when i run on it. i do raiders and it involves a lot of running, could i use the tape and still run?

[@just4bvids]

Yes.

[@kitorbase21]

I have a question, my calf tightens and creat a dull pain when i tipped toe , what extent to the muscles damage i have? Can i get back to playing badminton again with KT tape supported?

[@sandmanarecomin1485]

Sometimes when I stretch my legs early in the morning I pulled my calf muscle it hurts so bad

[@JohnGibbons]

Maybe don't stretch so far or so often as that might help and warm up first before you stretch, regards JG

[@fattycorpsl]

explain to me how a topical taping is going to help an internal muscle strain?

[@craignewton82]

Does this work for a Soleus strain?

[@JohnGibbons]

It would, just modify the position of tape, regards JG

[@PabloPazosGutierrez]

key question, does this actually do anything good? is that better that have nothing and just wait for the muscle to recover?

[@JohnGibbons]

Taping techniques is one tool in your toolbox so it is used in combination with other modalities and when the tape is used then it can help. regards JG

[@j_bulaclac]

When I’m playing basketball I can’t go all out since sometimes I feel like my calf’s would just gave up on me. The muscle/ calf would just go up and it would hurt so bad. What do you guys recommend?

[@JohnGibbons]

Hard to say as could be many reasons for that, I suggest you see a therapists where you live to have a look at you, regards JG

[@j_bulaclac]

@@JohnGibbons thank you

[@Kamikazee-we5hd]

After I tape it can I start running on it again, also where can I find this tape I need it by Tomorrow morning.

[@JohnGibbons]

You can buy it directly from rocktape.com, regards JG

[@lincolnk7799]

im in the same exact situation 😂

[@Kamikazee-we5hd]

@@lincolnk7799 yea they didn’t help me at all lol

[@louisejohnston9257]

I have a calf tear and I would lose my mind if someone rubbed my calf like that

[@JohnGibbons]

I think it is a taping video not massage, the heating the tape afterwards wont irritate if done gently, regards JG

[@hughruxtonosteopathyplus4527]

Again this method DOES NOT work. Start with no tension on Soleus - ankle in plantar flexion. The anchor point of the initial tape needs to be on the heel otherwise there is NO bony landmark to help control the ground reaction forces.

[@sophiec.6965]

it works perfectly for me

[@Metalpazallteway]

So how exactly can you apply it i have pain the side of the belly on my solius but also when i push off the ground the center between my gastronimius and solius. Like a slight tear sting.

[@hughruxtonosteopathyplus4527]

@@Metalpazallteway A muscle works across a joint. The purpose of the Kinesiotherapy tape is to decelerate the forces across that joint. I would have the calf completely relaxed, lying prone with a pillow under the ankles to that there is no tension on the calf muscle. You will probably need a friend to help. Apply one piece of tape anchored on the inner aspect of the heel, taking it up to cross the painful area. Then take a second strip of Kinesiotherapy tape from the outer heel and cross the first piece at the painful area. The maximum point of tension in the tape should be at the painful area so you need to make the upper anchor point 5 to 7 cm above the painful area.

[@Metalpazallteway]

@@hughruxtonosteopathyplus4527 Thank you so much I'll try to re create the tape work. It's funny because i have thick muscles so maybe it's just age now that I'm 30 things don't function as smoothly as before. Soccer does wear and tear you subconsciously. Thanks once again

[@patar3323]

I don't think there's any explaining it but it makes me feel good to watch bullshit being shown as if it's true, thanks for giving me more content

[@JohnGibbons]

Thanks for the interesting comment. Regards JG

[@patar3323]

Your a good guy

[@JohnGibbons]

I like to think so...

[@rosslogan4154]

Kinesiology Tape for calf strains is only a gimmick. It's useless. Consult a good sports physio and they'll tell you the process and timeframe it will take to cure your particular calf strain.

[@JohnGibbons]

Ktape is only another tool in the tool box one can use and I have taught thousands of therapists who have had great results....it never fixes the issue as the tape only reduce some of the symptoms, regards JG

[@rosslogan4154]

@@JohnGibbons Thank you for the reply, John. That has clarified my point. Thanks. I'm still confused as to why sports people use ktape when they compete. Surely if they have a muscle tear, even a twinge it'll only get worse when they compete. Ktape won't save them.