KT Tape: Shoulder Stability

[@CynthiasTikka]

I'm gonna try this ASAP. I have Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and I recently injured my shoulder that was always very loose to begin with. Now it keeps subluxating when I walk a lot, causing severe pain. I bought the KT brand Tape for the purpose of keeping the glenohumeral joint more stable. I hope it works. It didn't help for my back since it made it even stiffer, causing more muscle spasms. I've have 4 spinal fusions in my lumbar spine. Update: It helped my shoulder! It even helped my back a little where it attaches to the spine.

[@bee1411]

Same! cEDSer here! My right shoulder is permanently dislocated, and the KT tape does help keep it from shifting and crunching around when I’m doing things like carrying a bag, or running. It’s literally a godsenddd.

[@aquintero2400]

Came to the comments to find another zebra this worked for!! 🦓🥄

[@samd7666]

@@bee1411 does this method help keep the shoulder more stable (and hopefully but less pain)? Daughter has just been diagnosed with hEDS and her shoulder is constantly sublaxing, so trying to find best method to help her.

[@KTTapevideos]

The tape actually doesn't pull equally to both ends once applied. It will always pull more toward the first anchor point that you put down. So depending on if you want to facilitate or relax you'll put the first anchor point down at either the insertion point or origin.

[@AbelHenry1]

This is working great for me - thanks for the clear instructions. I've had a weaker left shoulder since a bike accident a few years ago, and this helps support and prevent cracking/mild dislocations of the shoulder during long runs.

[@michaelwizouski7317]

Great now I just need someone to put this on me...

[@Dog_Botherer]

Great solution to something ive suffered with for years

[@KTTapevideos]

It may help some. One of the great things about the tape is its versatility. Give it a try and let us know.

[@CynthiasTikka]

Your model has levoscoliosis of the lumbar spine and slight dextroscoliosis of the mid-thoracic spine, with increased muscle tone on his left lumbar area. We are scoliosis buddies, with that same S-curve!

[@JesZz28]

thank you for the clear instructions and information. worked great !👍

[@KTTapevideos]

Sounds like you might need a custom app. Check out our forum on our website and post your question and one of our clinicians will get back to you with an app.

[@sabrinasmith9046]

*Strong rotator cuff = shoulder stability - just do the exercise in **_Treat Your Own Rotator Cuff_** for the most stability.*

[@KTTapevideos]

You can combine them. It doesn't matter which you do first.

[@postnatalmotcoach1006]

What if the scapula is basically hanging off the shoulder

[@khalidkermaoui3649]

Nice Helpful video i would tell everybody to watch this

[@a.shin1027]

Totally needed this from some post table tennis

[@yamilacanales2588]

Gracias buen hombre

[@kearamader4319]

Is there any video for labral tear in the shoulder?

[@ateeqclothhouse]

Is this method work for posture

[@TheMozbeeboi]

Thank you for the lesson & tips.

[@shamanculture780]

God help me i am 27 and just had my second labrum repair surgery with ac joint bone shaving and suture attached to my CC joint. I just got ordered out of my sling and my delts are atrophic as hell. I retore my labrum after four months last time. I hate wearing this sling and pt is starting to hurt.

[@jordancramer5397]

my latest diagnosis from my doctor is that one of the muscles attached to my shoulder blades is causing my pain and popping. Should I use this shoulder application or another one?

[@SquashMtb]

Hi, Will this tape force gently my shoulders back so my seating posture improved or keep my back straight while I am seating??

[@StogieVince]

Hi! I've undergone a bankart repair surgery (8 months ago) due to the fact that my right shoulder got dislocated 3 times over a 1-1½ year period. After the surgery I received months and months of training at a physiotherapist to increase the movement the shoulder. Now I'm wondering if I'm ever going to able to do sports again, especially weightlifting and running track, without further damaging or dislocating my shoulder again. Would the tape help or something entirely else?

[@Vlad_Ethereum]

No your completely fucked

[@michellec3100]

Question please: Very helpful. -- Green first strip ...its end laid down under stretch or not?

[@learnnew9878]

please tell me what is the name of this pain Name ???

[@KTTapevideos]

It sounds like you might need a custom application. Visit our website and go to the "ask an expert" forum and one of our pros will send you customized instructions.

[@johnnawatson486]

Does KT still do this service.? Calling with specific results for my pain

[@ErinM-2024]

It looks like I have osteolysis. Is there anyway that I can tape my shoulder for comfort till I have surgery

[@brantbermudez]

how is that going to stabilize the shoulder it doesn't even cross the glenohumeral joint?

[@kristaterry4741]

Brant Bermudez It is stabilizing the scapula. It would be useful for scapulae that wing out or protract.

[@f.u.c8308]

Yeah this is not going to help me with instability

[@josephinacunanan5994]

I have pain in the shoulder and whit limited range of motion can this k tape help.and what is good exercise for this?

[@texvet6131]

So can you do multiple shoulder tapings at once? IE Shoulder stabilize as well as AC joint sprain? I have shredded and retracted Rotator cuff from military service, need Reverse shoulder replacement but not till the VA is ready.. until then I'm going to try to use the KT Tape to stabilize the shoulder SO, can I do multiple tapings at once?

[@annabananski]

I am a volleyball player and I hurt my shoulder blade area and while serving, would this work for that and if not what would.

[@Fleshwound747]

What can be don’t for shoulder bursitis?

[@KTTapevideos]

For issues involving the shoulder, take a look at our Full Shoulder video kzbin.info/www/bejne/hKPUgneVibqserc

[@kristaterry4741]

How durable is the KT tape when exercising? For example, if someone broke a good sweat, will the tape hold or fall right off due to the moisture?

[@romanperez1451]

it will stay on your skin but do not put tape on when you are wet or sweaty

[@sxmxxl]

Does this help for scapula pains or strains?

[@samanthahimes4113]

Do you have one for the scapula

[@samanthahimes4113]

I meant a video

[@pranav95satan]

will this taping be useful for a posterioinferior labrum tear of the left shoulder?

[@mkimmer99]

I had an open biecp tendonesis surgery in October of 2013. The long tendon of my bicep was cut then re-attached with a plastic screw into my humerus. I am having pain when I make an overhead throwing motion. I play baseball still, but I have nowhere near the arm power I had before my injury. What taping method will work best for me? Thanks!

[@whishey]

How long are these strips

[@tri4balance]

Is there a rationale for going insertion to origin or vice versa? I have heard of RIO and FOI as a mnemonic for facilitation and relaxation, but it doesn't seem to make sense if the tape pulls equally on both ends once applied.

[@ashwinkumarmarmat3812]

Is it works in scapular dyskinesis

[@Viva0331]

Can you combine this with the rotator cuff application? Or the general shoulder application? If so, does it matter which application goes on first?

[@NeenstarDoyle]

Can I use the tape for a frozen shoulder? Thanks

[@AnInkyAffair]

I experience a burning sort of pain along the medial border of the scapula, I'm wondering if taping with KT tape will help and what sort of application you might suggest? The pain only manifests if I'm extending my arms a lot, reaching over my head to get things, preparing and chopping food, mopping or vacuming floors etc.

[@1001mudit]

You have serratus anterior weakness cauing medial and inferior border winging. Work on lower traps and serratus strength. It might go away then

[@puranlic1]

will balling i have pain in shoulder and my shoulder gets dismental ....will this tape work

[@HighlandViolinist]

Would you say this is the best way to tape for winging shoulder blades? Or is there other ways to tape them?

[@MultiBatmanreturns]

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[@danielhearne-potton7710]

what about applying on my latissimus dorsi? thanks.

[@KTTapevideos]

www.kttape.com/pub/media/plumtree_video/video/file//k/t/kt-tape-rib-pain.pdf

[@KTTapevideos]

Please use this as a guide to applying on pain points of the latissimus dorsi.

[@danielhearne-potton7710]

@@KTTapevideos Thank you! If I am unable to apply 1 hour before sport can I apply the night before? Or is the hour important?

[@KTTapevideos]

@@danielhearne-potton7710 We definitely recommend applying within the hour before your physical activity for the best results!

[@mackenziehartrum292]

will this work if you have snapping scapula syndrome?

[@YokattaTv]

Mackenzie Hartrum give it a try...25% stretch for pain...70-80% stretch for joint lock

[@rajasekharreddyguttireddi820]

Its good in use but skin is peeling out.

[@babigirljay]

Hi I have shoulders that have dropped down and rotated forward. Apparently the muscles between my Rhomboid muscles (in centre of back) are weak) As well as trying to strengthen these muscles, I need to try to hold my shoulders up and rotated backwards. Can this taping help or is there another you can recommend. Thanks

[@SirRockXIII]

Coulda done that a lot better for what the goal was. Also.. make a video where we can do it solo

[@shamanculture780]

Did i mention i tore BOTH LABRUMS ALL THE WAY POSTERIOR TO ANTERIOR I AM IN PAIN

[@shinobi-no-bueno]

Benjamin Reyes did you ever see an orthopedic surgeon? Lol

[@kristinahuffman4794]

Trying this for refractory snapping scapula syndrome.

[@mackenziehartrum292]

Kristina Huffman Did it work? i have snapping scapula syndrome too

[@ashleykim2711]

is this for shoulder dislocation?

[@KTTapevideos]

Give this one a try or visit our "ask an expert" forum on our website for some professional advice.

[@tri4balance]

So do you follow the RIO and FOI model?

[@crickiechickie]

My boyfriend was shot in the shoulder when he was stationed in Iraq. The location is about where the therapist laid down the last bit of purple tape. His Humvee hit by an i.e.d. as well and rolled several times. As a result of these he has issues with his shoulder 'catching' from time to time. His arm movement is limited and not fluid when this happens. Does anyone think that this might help him?

[@Cooleridge]

Kinesio tape is not completely proven, but people have seen benefits in reducing inflammation and increasing range of motion. This may help him, but going to a therapist for mobility work and reducing inflammation will provide much more benefit.

[@crickiechickie]

He is in therapy and I make him do very light range of motion exercises daily. My thinking was that this might provide help on days when his shoulder is just bound and determined it's not going to cooperate.

[@aisthpaoitht]

Kristin Arrington Tell him thanks for his service - that's a tough dude.

[@crickiechickie]

deagler1776 I will. Thank you for your appreciation.

[@michaelramirez7223]

That’s also not the AC joint my man.

[@KTTapevideos]

Are you referring to this AC joint? This is where Chris is pointing in the video: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acromioclavicular_joint#/media/File:Shoulder_joint.svg

[@zeHatWearingMan]

nice back dude

[@classiql]

Looks like his son tho

[@KTTapevideos]

It depends on what you want to accomplish. Send me an email at [e-mail] and we can get into more detail.

[@rickydupaw5252]

KT Tape duct tape works better

[@KTTapevideos]

Send an email to [e-mail] and we'll get into this a little more.

[@elisefairweather7369]

hi

[@DC-hg7cm]

This isn’t going to achieve anything if you have an unstable shoulder. 90% of glenohumeral joint dislocations are in an anterior direction and this taping method doesn’t even cross the joint. Might look fancy but complete waste of time and tape 😂

[@brunoduenaspitcovsky9355]

john has scoliosis!

[@bea-ver666]

its adhesive.....the d is not silent!

[@jocelynetherrien535]

Me it is fort m'y back

[@Andre.06.07]

yea its almost impossible to this on your own. :(