Knowledge Base · 11 protocols
Tap where it hurts
The Ministry will give you a step-by-step taping diagram, suggest the right strip width, and honestly tell you when to see a doctor instead.
Protocol №1
Knee
When it helps
Support for pain in the front of the knee, during squats and running. Studies show a small reduction in pain — most noticeable during squats.
When to see a doctor
Severe swelling, sharp pain after an impact, a joint that's “locked,” numbness, or a change in skin color — tape won't help here.
What you need
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01
Lie on your back and fully bend the knee. Degrease and dry the skin.
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Y-strip (5 cm): anchor above the quadriceps — 0%. The tails go around the kneecap on both sides and meet below it. Stretch in the middle: 10–15%.
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A second Y-strip, mirrored: anchor below the tibial tuberosity, tails running up along the sides of the kneecap.
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I-strip across the patellar ligament: high stretch only in the middle, both ends at 0%.
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Straighten the knee and lay down the last 10 cm of both ends without stretch. Rub the tape with your palm for 20–30 seconds.
Lasts 3–5 days
Tapes for this area
Kinesiology taping provides a small, short-term reduction in pain and does not replace treatment. Sources are in the article.
