Kinesiology Taping For Baker's Cyst

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Tape Option 1
Tape Option 2

Pain at the back of the knee can be caused by many issues including hamstring tendonitis, a Baker's Cyst, poplitear tendonitis, and other conditions causing swelling or inflammation.

These conditions may have causes ranging from genetics to overuse. In any case, continuing to engage in extensive physical activity without rest or treatment would exacerbate the problem.

Due to increased joint instability, kinesiology taping is essential for adding extra support and has been proven to be effective in reducing inflammation. Due to the location of the swelling, applying the tape might prove difficult the first couple of times.

Kinesiology Tape Option 1

1. Put the back of your knee on stretch.

2. Take 1 full length strip of tape (about 10 inches) and tear the backing off one end.

3. Anchor the tape just below one side of the back of your knee with no stretch.

4. Peel off the rest of the backing and apply the tape up the back of your knee with 50% stretch.

5. Lay down the end of the tape with no stretch.

6. Take another full length piece of tape and tear the backing off one end.

7. Anchor the tape just below the back of your knee, on the opposite side from the first piece, with no stretch.

8. Peel the rest of the backing off and apply the tape up the back of your leg with 50% stretch.

9. Lay down the end of the tape with no stretch.

10. Rub the tape in to ensure it sticks to your skin.

Kinesiology Tape Option 2

1. Put the back of your knee on stretch.

2. Take a full length piece of tape (10 inches) and make 4 cuts down the length of the tape, 1/4 from the bottom.

3. Peel the backing off the un-cut end and anchor it about 4 inches below your Baker's Cyst using no stretch.

4. Peel the backing off the two outer strips and apply them up the back of your thigh using 50% stretch.

5. Lay down the ends of the tape with no stretch.

6. Peel the backing off the two inner strips and apply them around (but not touching) your Baker's Cyst using 50% stretch.

7. Lay down the ends of the tape with no stretch.

8. Rub the tape in to ensure it sticks to your skin.