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KINESIOLOGY TAPING Gluteus maximus Meridius Medical presents

Kinesiology taping gluteus maximus

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KINESIOLOGY TAPING

Gluteus maximus

Meridius Medical presents

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APTA

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IOLO

GY TA

PIN

G Identify the gluteus maximus muscle

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APTA

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IOLO

GY TA

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G Measure the length of the muscle with tape

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IOLO

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G Cut the tape to length

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G Measure another length of tape at a curve

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G Cut the tape to length

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G Double up the tape, join the two ends together and round the edges

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G Place tape over the muscle to re-check length

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G Tear one end of the tape’s paper backing

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G Anchor one end of tape over the greater trochanter

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G Gently peel off the paper backing and stretch tape over the length of muscle

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G Place the tape firmly over the area, ending at the gluteal surface of the ilium

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G Tear through and remove the paper backing from the other length of prepared tape

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G Anchor one end at the base of the greater trochanter (same as previous)

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G Stretch the tape over the muscle at an angle, forming a V-shape with the tape already in place

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G Stretch the tape along the curve of the gluteus maximus and press down firmly

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G Taped gluteus maximus

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