Application Guides

Kinesiology taping is a skill and takes time to perfect. Although the SpiderTech Wrist Pre-Cut makes it easier, please practice and be patient while applying until you are familiar with the handling of the tape.

Remember to: 

• Tear all perforations before applying 
• Do not touch the adhesive side of the tape
• Do not completely remove the backing of the tape until 90% of the tape is adhered to the skin
• Ensure each section is applied before moving on to the next section
• Rub over the top of the tape to activate the glue

Video Application Instructions

1. Before applying the brace tear all of the perforations. Have the subject extend the arm downward, relaxing the hand. 

2. Place the middle finger through the opening on the support. 

3. Peel of the backing of section 1 and apply the tape to the palm of the hand with no stretch. 

4. Peel of the backing of section 2 and adhere to the back of the hand with no stretch on the tape. Gently rub over top of the tape to activate the glue. 

5. Hold the wrist in a flexed position with the fingers pointing down. Start peeling back the backing of section 3 and apply over the forearm with no stretching of the tape. 

6. Once the brace is applied, gently rub the tape to activate the glue. 

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Kinesiology taping is a skill and takes time to perfect. Although the Upper Knee Pre-Cut makes it easier, please practice and be patient while applying until you are familiar with the handling of the tape.

Remember to: 

• Tear all perforations before applying 

• Do not touch the adhesive side of the tape 

• Do not completely remove the backing of the tape until 90% of the tape is adhered 
  

• Ensure each section is applied before moving on to the next section

• Rub over the top of the tape to activate the glue

Video Application Instructions

2. As you peel the backing of the inside arm of section 2, apply the tape with a mild amount of stretch around the inside border of the knee cap, crossing the thigh above the knee cap and ending up on the outside border of the thigh. 

3. As you peel back the backing on the outside arm of section 2, apply the tope with a mild amount of stretch around the outside border of the knee cap, crossing the thigh above the knee cap and ending up on the Inside border of the thigh. 

4. With the knee straight and the leg abducted, peel off the backing of the inside arm of section 3 and apply along the inside border of the thigh, with no tension on the tape, ending at the lateral border of the brace. 

5. With the knee straight and the leg abducted, peel the backing off the outside arm of section 3 and apply along the lateral border of the thigh, with no tension on the tape, ending at the outside border of the brace. 

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4. Move the arm from behind the back to across the front of the body, placing the subjects hand on the opposite shoulder. Peel the backing on of section 4 and apply the tape with no tension In the direction of the back border of section 1 of the pre-cut.

5. With the subjects arm extended straight behind the body, start peeling the backing of section 5 and apply the tape with no tension along the lateral portion of the bicep muscle.

6. With the arm still extended start peeling back the backing of section 6 and apply the tape to the bicep muscle without any tension.

7. With the subject's arm extended forward and the elbow straight, around the height of the shoulder, start peeling back section 7 and allow the tape to contact the skin along the tricep muscle.

8. With the arm pointing out in front and the elbow bent, around the height of the shoulder, start peeling off the backing of section 8 and apply to the tricep muscle without any tension.

If you wish to purchase a SpiderTech Pre-Cut Shoulder Kinesiology Tape please click on this link.

Kinesiology taping is a skill and takes time to perfect. Although the Postural Pre-Cut makes it easier, please practice and be patient while applying until you are familiar with the handling of the tape.

Remember to:

• Tear all perforations before applying
• Do not touch the adhesive side of the tape
• Do not completely remove the backing of the tape until 90% of the tape is adhered to the skin
• Ensure each section is applied before moving on to the next section
• Rub over the top of the tape to activate the glue

Video Application Instructions

1. Before applying the brace tear all of the perforations. With the subject standing in a relaxed position peel off the backing of section 1 and apply along the spine between the shoulder blades. Gently rub over top of the tape to activate the glue. 

2. Have the subject actively contract the back muscles to pull the shoulder blades back into an ideal postural position. Have subject hold this position until entire brace has been applied. 

3. Peel off the backing of section 2, gently stretch the tape approximately 1 Inch more than its resting length and apply to the skin. Gently rub over top of this section to activate glue. 

4. Peel off the backing of section 3, gently stretch the tape approximately 1 inch more than its resting length and apply to the skin. 

5. Peel off the backing of section 4, gently stretch the tape approximately 1 inch more than its resting length and apply to the skin.

6. Peel off the backing of section 5, gently stretch the tape approximately 1 Inch more than its resting length and apply to the skin. 

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Kinesiology taping is a skill and takes time to perfect. Although the Neck Pre-Cut makes it easier, please practice and be patient while applying until you are familiar with the handling of the tape.

Remember to:

• Tear all perforations before applying
• Do not touch the adhesive side of the tape
• Do not completely remove the backing of the tape until 90% of the tape is adhered to the skin
• Ensure each section is applied before moving on to the next section
• Rub over the top of the tape to activate the glue

Video Application Instructions

1. To begin, have the subject seated or standing comfortably with the head tilted forward with the chin towards the chest. Place the Neck Pre-Cut in the approximate location with the upper ends 1 inch below the hair line to identify where the base of the Neck Pre-Cut will be placed.

2. Once the location of the base is determined, remove the backing of section 1 completely and apply. Gently rub over top of the tape to activate the glue.

3. Peel the backing off of the right section 2 as you gently lay down the tape on the skin without stretching the tape. Continue until the entire section is applied. Gently rub over top of the tape to activate the glue.Repeat for the left side of section 2.

4. Gently remove the backing of section 3 on the left and lay down the tape on top of the skin. Gently rub over top of the tape to activate the glue. Repeat on the left side of section 3.

5. Have the subject turn their head and look down towards the right armpit. Gently start removing the backing of the left side section 4 as you lay the tape down on the skin along the top ridge of the trapezius muscle without any stretch in the tape. Continue until the entire section of tape is applied to the muscle. Once applied, gently rub over top of the tape to activate the glue.

6. Then, have the subject turn their head and look down towards the left armpit. Gently start removing the backing of the right side section 4 as you lay the tape down on the skin along the top ridge of the trapezius muscle without any stretch in the tape. Continue until the entire section of tape is applied to the muscle. Once applied, gently rub over top of the tape to activate the glue.

7. Once the Neck Pre-Cut is applied, gently rub the tape to activate the glue.

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Kinesiology taping is a skill and takes time to perfect. Although the Lymphatic Pre-Cut makes it easier, please practice and be patient while applying until you are familiar with the handling of the tape.

Remember to:

• Tear all perforations before applying
• Do not touch the adhesive side of the tape
• Do not completely remove the backing of the tape until 90% of the tape is adhered to the skin
• Ensure each section is applied before moving on to the next section
• Rub over the top of the tape to activate the glue
  

Video Application Instructions   

1. Begin by tearing all of the perforations on the backing of the tape. After determining where the tape will be applied, remove the backing from the anchor end of the tape (Section 1), and apply it to the skin with no stretch in the tape. Rub the tape briskly from the center toward the edges to activate the adhesive. 

2. Stretch the underlying muscle group to its maximum pain-free range of motion. Begin removing the backing from the first “finger” of the tape, and apply it in a curve, along the outer boundary of the treated area. The tape should be stretched approximately 50% as it is applied, except for the final 1-2″ which should not be stretched. 

3. One at a time, apply the remaining fingers of this half of the application, following the curve of the first piece. Maintain a gap of approximately a finger width between each strip of tape. Continue to stretch the tape as it is applied, except for the final 1-2″. After each strip is applied, rub it briskly to activate the adhesive. 

4. Begin removing the backing from the outer strip of the other half of the application. Apply it in a curve along the opposite boundary of the treated area. The strip should cross over the strips that have already been applied. Continue applying the remaining strips parallel to the outer finger until all have been applied. 

5. The finished application should be symmetrical and completely cover the area of swelling or edema. Ensure that each strip has been rubbed to activate the adhesive. Return the muscle to a relaxed position. The tape should now appear somewhat wrinkled, indicating that it is lifting the skin and underlying tissues as desired.  

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Kinesiology taping is a skill and takes time to perfect. Although the Lower Back Pre-Cut makes it easier, please practice and be patient while applying until you are familiar with the handling of the tape.

Remember to:

• Tear all perforations before applying
• Do not touch the adhesive side of the tape
• Do not completely remove the backing of the tape until 90% of the tape is adhered to the skin
• Ensure each section is applied before moving on to the next section
• Rub over the top of the tape to activate the glue 

Video Application Instructions

1. With subject standing, peel the backing from half of section 1 of the Lower Back Pre-Cut and apply (with no stretch in the tape) at the base of the lower back. Remove the remaining backing from section 1 and apply. Gently rub the tape from the center toward the outside to activate the glue. 

2. Have the subject bend forward into a curled position to obtain maximum stretch of the back extensor muscles. If necessary, the arms can be used to support the upper body against the thighs. 

3. Begin peeling the backing from the left “arm” of section 2, and begin applying the tape (with no additional stretch) along the muscles directly left of the spine. Continue removing the backing and pressing the tape against the skin until the entire strip has been applied. 

4. Begin peeling the backing from the right “arm” of section 2, and begin applying the tape (with no additional stretch) along the muscles directly right of the spine. Continue removing the backing and pressing the tape against the skin until the entire strip has been applied. 

5. Begin peeling the backing from the outer right arm of section 3, and apply the tape (with no additional stretch) in the direction of the right armpit. Continue peeling away the backing and applying the tape until the entire section has been applied. 

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Kinesiology taping is a skill and takes time to perfect. Although the Hip Pre-Cut makes it easier, please practice and be patient while applying until you are familiar with the handling of the tape.

Remember to:

• Tear all perforations before applying
• Do not touch the adhesive side of the tape
• Do not completely remove the backing of the tape until 90% of the tape is adhered to the skin
• Ensure each section is applied before moving on to the next section
• Rub over the top of the tape to activate the glue

Video Application Instructions

1. With the subject lying on their side, remove the backing or the tape in section 1 of the Hip Pre-Cut and stretch the tape in either direction approximately 1 Inch longer than resting length and apply over the bony prominence on the side of the hip. Gently rub over top of the tape to activate the glue. 

2. With the subject still lying on their side, bring their knee towards their chest and let the leg relax in front of the body. Start peeling off the backing of the lower arm of section 2 as you let the tape adhere to the skin in the direction of the centre or the back without any stretch in the tape. 

3. In the same position, remove the backing off the upper arm of section 2 as you let the tape adhere to the skin towards the centre of the back without any stretch in the tape. 

4. With the subject’s leg extended behind the body, start peeling off the backing of section 3 and apply the tape with no stretch along the side of the leg until the remainder of the tape is applied. 

5. Once applied, gently rub over the tape to activate the glue. 

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Kinesiology taping is a skill and takes time to perfect. Although the Hamstring Pre-Cut makes it easier, please practice and be patient while applying until you are familiar with the handling of the tape.

Remember to:

• Tear all perforations before applying
• Do not touch the adhesive side of the tape
• Do not completely remove the backing of the tape until 90% of the tape is adhered to the skin
• Ensure each section is applied before moving on to the next section
• Rub over the top of the tape to activate the glue

Video Application Instruction

1. Subject should be lying on stomach with leg relaxed. Remove half of the backing from section 1 and apply to the rear thigh, directly below the gluteal fold. Repeat with the other half of section 1. Gently rub the tape to activate the adhesive.

2. Place the hamstring muscles in a stretched position by having subject lie on side with leg straight and stretched forward. Begin peeling the backing from section 2 and apply directly over the hamstring muscles. It is not necessary to stretch the tape as it is applied.

3. With the hamstring muscles still stretched, remove the paper backing from the outer arm of section 2 and apply the tape directly over the center of the injured groin area. Rub each section of tape immediately after applying to activate the glue.

4. Remove the backing from the final arm of section 2 and apply it along the lower boundary of the groin muscles with no additional stretch in the tape. Patient can now relax the leg and move freely. Avoid exercise or bathing for one hour after applying the precut kinesio tape to allow the adhesive to fully set.

If you wish to purchase a SpiderTech Pre-Cut Hamstring Kinesiology Tape please click on this link.

Kinesiology taping is a skill and takes time to perfect. Although the Groin Pre-Cut makes it easier, please practice and be patient while applying until you are familiar with the handling of the tape.

Remember to:

• Tear all perforations before applying
• Do not touch the adhesive side of the tape
• Do not completely remove the backing of the tape until 90% of the tape is adhered to the skin
• Ensure each section is applied before moving on to the next section
• Rub over the top of the tape to activate the glue

Video Application Instructions

1. Subject should be lying on back with leg relaxed. Remove half of the backing from section 1 of the Groin Pre-Cut and apply as high as possible over the groin area. Repeat with the other half of section 1. Gently rub the tape to activate the adhesive. 

2. Place the groin muscles in a stretched position by abducting the leg. Remove the backing from the top arm of section 2 and apply along the upper boundary of the groin (adductor) muscles. It is not necessary to stretch the tape as it is applied. 

3. With the groin muscles still stretched, remove the paper backing from the middle arm of section 2 and apply the tape directly over the center of the injured groin area. Rub each section of tape immediately after applying to activate the glue. 

4. Remove the backing from the final arm of section 2 and apply it along the lower boundary of the groin muscles with no additional stretch in the tape. Patient can now relax the leg and move freely. Avoid exercise or bathing for one hour after applying the precut kinesio tape to allow the adhesive to fully set. 

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Remember to:

• Tear all perforations before applying
• Do not touch the adhesive side of the tape
• Do not completely remove the backing of the tape until 90% of the tape is adhered to the skin
• Ensure each section is applied before moving on to the next section
• Rub over the top of the tape to activate the glue
  

Video Application Instructions

1. Before applying the Full Knee Pre-Cut, tear all of the perforations. With the knee bent at a 90 degree angle, peel off half of section 1 and apply to the knee just below the knee cap. Once half of section 1 is applied, tear off the remaining backing of section 1 and apply. Gently rub over top of the tape to activate the glue. 

2. As you peel back the backing on the inside arm of section 2, apply the tape with a mild amount of stretch around the inside border of the knee cap, crossing the thigh above the knee cap and ending up on the outside border of the thigh. 

3. As you peel back the backing of the outside arm of section 2, apply the tape with a mild amount of stretch around the outside border of the knee cap, crossing the thigh above the knee cap and ending up on the Inside border of the thigh. 

4. Peel the backing off of the outside arm of section 4 and apply the tape with a mild amount of stretch along the outside border of the shin. Peel the backing off of the inside arm of section 4 and apply the tape with a mild amount of stretch along the inside border of the shin. 

5. With the knee straight and the leg adducted, peel the backing off the outside arm of section 3 and apply along the lateral border of the thigh, with no tension on the tape, ending at the outside border of the brace. 

6. With the knee straight and the leg abducted, peel off the backing of the inside arm of section 3 and apply along the inside of the thigh, with no tension on the tape, ending at the inside border of the brace. 

7. With the knee straight, peel off the backing of the outer arm of section 5 and apply along the lateral border of the lower leg, with no tension on the tape, ending at the inside border of the brace. 

8. With the knee straight, peel off the backing off the outer arm of section 5 and apply along the lateral border of the lower leg, with no tension on the tape, ending at the outside border of the Full Knee Pre-Cut. 

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If you wish to purchase a SpiderTech Pre-Cut Full Knee Kinesiology Tape please click on this link.

Remember to:

• Tear all perforations before applying
• Do not touch the adhesive side of the tape
• Do not completely remove the backing of the tape until 90% of the tape is adhered to the skin
• Ensure each section is applied before moving on to the next section
• Rub over the top of the tape to activate the glue

Video Application Instructions  

1. Before applying the brace, tear all of the perforations. Place subject on their stomach and bend knee so that the bottom of the foot is exposed. 

2. Peel of the backing of section 1 and apply to the subject’s forefoot just behind the toes. Gently rub over lop of the tape to activate the glue. 

3. Position one arm of section 2 between the first and second toes, and the other arm between the third and fourth toes, adhering both to the top of the foot as you gently peel off the backing of the tape. 

4. With the foot relaxed in a neutral position, peel off the backing of section 3 and stretch the tape over the arch of the foot approximately 2 inches more than its resting length anchoring the tape to the heel. 

5. Adhere the tape to the arch of the foot and gently rub the tape to activate the glue. 

6. With the subjects foot dorsiflexed and the calf stretched, peel off the backing of section 4 and apply to the Achilles tendon. Apply the remaining portion of section 4, above the Achilles, with no tension on the tape. 

7. With the calf stretched, tear the backing off of the outside arm of section 5 and apply the tape with no stretch. 

8. Equally spread all 4 projections over the calf. Rub the tape once applied to activate the glue. 

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If you wish to purchase a SpiderTech Pre-Cut Calf & Arch Kinesiology Tape please click on this link.

Kinesiology taping is a skill and takes time to perfect. Although the Elbow Pre-Cut makes it easier, please practice and be patient while applying until you are familiar with the handling of the tape.

Remember to:

• Tear all perforations before applying
• Do not touch the adhesive side of the tape
• Do not completely remove the backing of the tape until 90% of the tape is adhered
• Ensure each section is applied before moving on to the next section
• Rub over the top of the tape to activate the glue  

Video Application Instructions

1. Remove the backing from section 1 (the anchor) and apply with no stretch in the tape to the outside of the arm just above the lateral epicondyle (bony bump on the outside of the elbow). Gently rub tape from the center out to activate adhesive. 

2. Remove the backing from both sections 2 and apply both sides to the skin with no stretch in the tape. Gently rub the tape from the center toward the ends to activate the adhesive. 

3. Remove the backing of section 3 and stretch the tape approximately 1″ longer than resting length so that the hole is directly over the lateral epicondyle (bony bump on the outside of the elbow). Rub to activate adhesive. 

4. Flex the wrist, pointing fingers downward. Begin removing backing from the outside arm of section 4, applying the tape in the direction of the little finger with no additional stretch in the tape. If the tape is applied to the skin as the backing is removed, you will create the ideal tension. 

5. Keeping the wrist flexed and the fingers pointed downward, begin peeling the backing from the inside arm of section 4, applying the tape in the direction of the thumb. If the tape is applied to the skin as the backing is removed, you will create the perfect tension. 

6. Be sure to gently rub over the entire taped area to activate the glue. For best results, apply the Elbow Pre-Cut  30-60 minutes before sweating, swimming or showering.

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