KT Tape: Hamstring Strain

The hamstring muscle is a group of large, powerful muscles that span the back of the thigh, from the lower pelvis to the back of the shin bone. A hamstring strain, is a tear of the hamstring muscle fibers. In less severe hamstring strains, the tearing is microscopic. The muscle fibers are essentially stretched too far, and some bleeding occurs within the muscle. In very severe hamstring strains, the hamstring muscle can completely rupture, and may require surgery to repair the torn ends of the muscle. The following helps identify the severity of the strain:

Grade I Strain: Mild discomfort, often no disability. Usually does not limit activity.
Grade II Strain: Moderate discomfort, can limit ability to perform activities such as running and jumping. May have moderate swelling and bruising associated.
Grade III Strain: Severe injury that can cause pain with walking. Often people complain of muscle spasm, swelling, and significant bruising.
KT tape application is an appropriate use for Grade I and II hamstring strains. Seek professional medical evaluation for grade III strains and use KT Tape as part of a larger treatment plan.

[KTTapevideos]

All you do is adjustment the placement based on the point of pain. If it's higher up then you would place the tape higher up.

[GeraBBC]

Now correct me if I am wrong but If the strain is closer to the ischial tuberosity, I wouldn't put the hamstring on stretch (excessive hip flexion with knee extension) while applying the tape or at all for the time being until it is mostly healed. In contrast, i would put the hip in slight extension and then apply the tape. Because I would not want to stretch a freshly strained hamstring in the first place due to possibly of making the strain worse. I would definitely give it some time until the hamstring can be stretched (at least until the healing process is well in it's course). I would say the tape should help the hip to stay closer to extension rather than flexion; in order to keep the hamstring "shorter" and heal faster. I hope this makes sense.

[Wounds]

Question is is it on some application you go directly ontot hte site of paint while others you go around it?  I notice you did this with shin splints also.  I'd love to know the difference.

[hylan]

I have been using kt tape for years ( my soccer player sons, my dancer wife & my out of shap dad / golf bod).. works miracles. However, i have never seen kt tape that splits like that first piece ??’n

[bigmac]

tried this today feels great so far hopefully it will help in my game tomorrow!

[aliciaarroyo]

if i have a strained hamstring i wont be able to apply the kt tape on my own

[crazu]

someone explain how this kind of taping can provide support for the muscles or relieve pain plz

[anthonytrang]

Why pull it medically vs laterally for the blue tape application?

[degul]

what if the pain is in the biceps femoris very close to the knee, not the pelvis?

[xavigovea]

its been three months since i pulled my hamstring the pain use to be in the lower hamstring now the pain is just under my butt any body know how much longer before i can workout properly i can jog at a good pace just cant sprint

[sagarsapkale]

Sir i have hamstring injury what should i eat for quick recovery please riply

[SaddleGuy]

It doesn't make any sense how a longitudinal segment of elastic tape, adhered with no tension, would have any effect on the biomechanical function of the hamstring muscle. If you put the tape on with no tension when the hamstring is at maximal stretch, it will be on slack when the hamstring is within it's normal length range. If you account for skin pliability, and gradual release of the tape due to sweat, movement, hair... I can't imagine it has any effect at all! Looks pretty, though.

[zsmores]

@crazu00 taping supplies more support than a regular ace bandage would. it gives the muscle a chance to rest

[LYFintlNiiji]

what if the pain is closer to the tail bone or higher up?

[em]

will this help with tight hamstrings? is there a way to use kt tape to help stretch our muscles? my friend uses it for tight thigh muscles and i was wondering if it would for for tight hamstrings

[nothingmeekBMX]

What exactly does this tape do? How does it help? Is it medicated? What is its primary function? Thanks

[luca]

does it makes any sense taping both quad and ham? 

[crislopez]

I bought a kt tape but it doesn't split and I have to cut it why?

[chinoxxx]

I bought some kt tale pro is it suppose to come cut or do I cut it myself help me please

[lauraq]

What .model of KT Tape splits down the.middle?