KT Tape: AC Joint Sprain
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AC Joint Sprain
The acromioclavicular joint (AC Joint) is found at the top of the shoulder and forms the junction between the acromion on the scapula (shoulder blade) and the clavicle (collar bone). This joint forms the highest point of the shoulder. The AC joint functions to allow the individual to raise their arm above their head.
There are three ligaments which join the two bones and form the AC Joint. Straining any of these ligaments can cause pain in the shoulder. Most of the time strain to these ligaments occurs due to a dislocation or separation. These injuries happen most often in contact sports during a collision, a fall on the tip of the shoulder, or a fall on an outstretched arm.
Treatment options include R.I.C.E. techniques (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) for the days following the injury as well as keeping the arm in a sling. This KT Tape application facilitates resting and pain relief through inhibition and increased blood flow, as well as support.
Proper diagnosis of the source of your pain is vital to creating a treatment plan to reduce pain and improve function. Your professional medical provider has the tools and expertise to diagnose and develop a treatment plan for your specific condition.
For professional KT Tape application, click here to find a KT Tape medical professional near you. - Sport
I'm dealing with a 1 year old class 1 to 2 ac separation. I picked this tape up at Sports Authority 4 days ago and applied it as demonstrated in the video. I am absolutely amazed. I was reluctant to spend the money at 12 bucks a roll but it looks like you can get 4 applications from a roll and mine just now needs replacing after 4 days. The muscles in my neck have relaxed for the first tine in a year. I strongly stand behind this product. Thanks KT Tape!
tell more about it
Just did this for one of my athletes with an AC strain and he loves it. Thanks for the video!
Awesome. Thanks for the comment!
It's called KT tape and you can get it at your local sporting goods retailer or online at Kt Tape.com. You'll love it for AC issue's.
Just came from a Rugby Injury not to long ago, this actually helped a lot .. Thanks ! cheers from toronto
The amount of stretch does play a role in how the tape works. You can put it on with no stretch and still get some benefits though.
This helped a lot I think. so far anyway. I had some trouble with my AC joint about a year ago I think and went to the chiropractor, but he never really told me where the pain was coming from or what was wrong. He just worked on me for over a month trying to adjust me. This time, I thought I'd try to help myself before I go to a doctor. Thanks.
You may want to visit our "ask an expert" forum on our website. We have several clinicians to help you get the right application.
I really love this method of treatment 👍
It depends on where the pain is. If it is a general shoulder pain use the general shoulder application, if it hurts on the ac joint try this one. You can post on FB and tell us where it hurts exactly and we may be able to get you a customized application.
De nada!
You can go on our website and use our store locator to find a retailer near you. I would trust what your therapist said.
You should be ok if you're applying 1 hour before. Send an email to support@kttape . com and they will help you out.
Good application, thank you!
totally worth it! I've had to live with bad joints my whole life and this definitely helps!
Thanks, I will!
Desde ya muchas gracias , me caí y me duele bastante ,loxucion de hombro es lo q tengo
even humans r fixed by tape xd
KT Tape Is this one specifically for shoulder sprains? I notice you have another app for the AC joint which is more recent, but doesn't specify sprains. Is one more effective than the other?
Marcus,
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.
@LumosInc if your shoulders roll forward from being the the computer, what kind of taping would be used to treat that? like so the shoulders are pulled back....?
It helps I'm suffering with may years with showder and joins pain
thanks bro
i have a right sc joint subluxation,is there a way of taping it? i would appreciate a reply. thanks. all i see when i search is ac joint taping. the tape helped a lot with my supraspinatus impengement.
is this just to help pain or to stabilize the joint?
My Physical Therapist said I have an AC joint sprain or partial tear right now. Should it feel like almost a stretching or dislocating from a dead hang on a pull up bar? If so where can I find this tape at? Thanks.
Hello, I ripped both my AC 2 years ago and have been weightlifting 1 year but the bone on left side still hurts and pops out. Any tips/info how to reduce and avoid further injury?
Can you swim with the tape on? I swim 2 hours every evening and other tapes I have tried just peel off...Will this do the same or does it stay in place?
Is KT tape useful on a fractured clavicle
HI. I have some pain at the point s-c:( its really annoying. Its like my collarbone pops out? Is there anything i can do about it? i've heard that there is nothing too do.
I'm just been curious
Did it Heal after taping it
I don't have the pre-cut tape , how long should I cut it then ???
I had 6 days (ending on Tuesday) to heal my sprained AC joint after a high jump injury. Hopefully 2 days worth of tape will help!
Did it work?
@@adrianmurillo5272 I can't remember bro, it was 12 years ago.
The tape helps hold the ac joint stable. If the joint is unstable, it can cause the shoulder to partially dislocate which can cause a lot of pain. The tape helps hold the joint stable allowing it to heal properly. if it heals out of place, it may cause chronic pain. So tape it! lol
What if the other end of the clavicle is sore?
@@DvlDg74 Instability could be the cause for soreness in that region. I have an AC type 2 separation that causes dysfunction of the clavical, scapula and pain in the sternum.
good
Hello, can I play basketball if I apply this to my sprained ac joint? I hurt my shoulder last week. Thanks!
will it permanently heal or recover ac joint separation?how many days it should be applied?
que hay tu de casualidad no savez el nombre de la cinta te lo agradeceria
lo que pasa es que me lesione como tu y el doctor dijo que no es de operacion solo de reforzar el hueso y reposo de el braso almenos 30 dias y 6meses para su total recuperacion
Kidding so much tape ... might as well get a full shoulder compression sleeve
I can't find this tape?
I hurt my shoulder doi g kartwheels and dont know what todoabout it
tengo un desguince de articulacion acromioclavicular no se m ha hinchado nada simplemente estube haciendo pecho declinado para arriba en mi gym m levante normal y soloquice alzar mi mano y m comenzo unt raqueteo cuando alzo mi mano para el frente y m duele y ya m lo hice examenes y m saio q era desguince de acromiaclavicular yo puedo mover mi mano normal pro cuando pasa mi hombro m lastima mas cuando hago mi mano pars el frente y m traqea ..m gustaria saber si esto es de opercion..
How many days on u suggest?
Hello KT Tape. My Dr. Recommended I try this tape for my shoulder pain. She suspects rotatercuff. I'm scheduled for an, MRI. In the meanwhile, tape support should help. I watched the videos, but my question is, can I use the same color tape for my particular application. The videos are using a variety of colors for each application. Thank you, Mary
same tape. its all the same.
Hi how's it going. Good video.
I'm interested in what you know about taping the AC joint in the event of a grade 3/4 separation. Some people seem to swear by taping the clavicle down in the recovery stage in hope of the scar tissue binding the joint together to make it stronger and regain some of it's symmetry.
The problem I have is that while I have about an inch of separation my clavicle does not feel "loose". Pushing it down has little/no effect so I'm questioning the value of taping for me?
Do you have any advice?
I'll check on that to see if our team has any advice. In the mean time, here's an updated version of our AC Joint video: czcams.com/video/u7k0NJL_mfo/video.html
Joel - regarding your specific treatment question, you can certainly try to use tape, although treating an inch of separation is a situation where we would advise seeing a sports physical therapist. There are many well versed in taping techniques. You can also experiment on your own. The tape is designed to provide an extra layer of support and pain relief. Most users find success when they apply tape where they are experiencing pain or where their muscles or joints need extra support. I hope that helps!
Have you tried their taping method? I just had a grade 3 separation and was thinking of trying it
Thank for the info guys. It turns out my separation is a grade 4/5 with a "non-reducible" collarbone, so the tape won't do anything for me, surgery will be the best option. If your clavicle can be pushed back down into position while lifting up on the elbow (reducible) i'd tape it if the injury's fresh, the results seem very 50/50, but worth a shot I guess. Happy healin'
@@jonathantrelease621 I was just diagnosed with level 3 separation. Curious if you tried the tape and how your recovery went. Thanks
is there a more simple version of this so i can do it to myself?
This one it tough to do by yourself. If you figure out a way to do it, let us know!
thats alot of tape
so this will stop pain when playing rugby?
I am asking the same thing, lol
Hahaha I’m pretty sure that 95% of these views are from rugby and American football players 😂
@@afreem3052 im at 5% LoL came from BJJ
Does it matter if i dont strech it and just stick it on
lolo lo I’m sure you’ve gotten your answer elsewhere by now, given that this comment is 5 years old; but Yes, the stretch is incredibly important in the application of the tape.
This is all one type of tape correct?
yes
Hola , soy de Argentina tengo un consulta me jugando al fútbol, casi con el hombre me hice una placa y me dijeron q tengo una loxucion de hombro me gustaría q me ayudes, para ponerme algo ehh el hombro, ya q en la clínica sólo me dijeron q me ponga hielo
Paso mucho tiempo, pero a lo mejor a alguien le sirve, en Farmacity las venden.
Pero al morro no se le mira un hueso saltado
Where does one get this kind of tape?
You can get kinesthetic tape from Walgreen's. Not the same brand but works the same. Or order this online.
Lauren K. Thank you.
Does he know how much that tape cost??? It will be gone in no time....
kungfuspic look at the shirts . He's a salesman not an orthopedic technician
4 pieces of tape is certainly unnecessary. All you really need is a lateral strip to pull the joint closer together so it can heal.
Too complicating due to process usage of tape.
Inlike that i will let my husband do it
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