These conditions often arise because of overuse and include inflammation or irritation of the structures that make up the inside knee. Each of these conditions has its own well-established treatments and proper diagnosis of the source of medial knee pain is vital in creating a treatment plan for reducing pain and improving function.
Your professional medical provider has the tools and expertise to diagnose and develop a treatment plan for your specific condition but these are descriptions of the various conditions for which this KT Tape application can be effective.
How does kinesiology tape work?
KT Tape can be very effective in treating for medial knee pain, by providing support without limiting mobility. KT Tape cues large muscle groups like the quadriceps to do their job in supporting knee movement. By creating surface tension on the skin over the area needing support, KT Tape creates a light, comfortable support structure that relieves pain and restores mobility.
This method using KT Tape can be used to relieve pain and help these conditions
Pes Anserinus Inflammation/Strain
The Pes Anserinus is the joining of three muscles near the inside of the knee. When one of these muscles, muscle attachments, or the bursas underneath the tendons of these muscles becomes inflamed or strained, this spot can become very painful and cause weakness in the knee.
Medial Meniscus/Cartilage Tear
Caused by over-rotation or twisting of the knee, hyper-extending or hyper-flexing the knee, impact on the outside of the knee, or simply from overuse. The cartilage or meniscus becomes damaged on the inside portion of the knee causing less integrity of the system that constitutes the medial knee.
Osteoarthritis
The cartilage in the knee degenerates and stops providing a smooth surface for bones to move along. The lubricating functionality of the joint is negatively affected and causes bone irregularities.
Medial Colateral Ligament Sprain (MCL)
The MCL connects the femur (thigh bone) to the tibia (shin bone). It also acts to resist forces applied to the outside of the knee to maintain the inner portion of the knee from separating during activity. Injury typically occurs when significant force is applied to the outside of the knee. Sometimes you need a brace with hardware for MCL problems so treatment can depend on severity.
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