K-Taping in Pediatrics Basics Techniques Indications by Birgit Kumbrink

144 Chapter 3 · Applications for Specific Indications 3 ab cd . Fig. 3.54a–d Ligament technique to S1 in the urogenital zone. a The tape strip is 1.5–2 boxes in length, depending on the size of the child, b,c affix the tape strips en bloc with 75% tension, over S1 in the urogenital zone, d completed application

3.13 · Childhood Incontinence 3145 3.13 Childhood Incontinence Memo Application: Ligament technique The term childhood incontinence is used when a child wets Cutting technique: I-tape the bed during the night and also experiences difficulties with urination during the day, e.g., the sudden urgent need Red I-tape to urinate, or excessive frequency of urination, pain, or a burning sensation when passing water. Day- and night- ! Tip time incontinence affects around 15–20% of those children The tape can and should be effective for a longer suffering from incontinence. period of time. Positive results are usually seen after the first application. An overactive bladder is a common cause, particularly when bladder control is not fully developed. Other causes may include urinary tract infections, worms, constipation, or micturition disorders that may be partially anatomical or unconsciously acquired. Congenital neurological disor- ders or nerve inflammation can also lead to childhood in- continence. jGoal A ligament application at S1 in the urogenital zone facili- tates increased awareness and control of the bladder. jApplication Reference The tape is two to 1.5–2 boxes in length (. Fig. 3.54a), Tillmann B (2010) Atlas der Anatomie, 2. Aufl. Springer, Berlin Heidel- depending on the size of the child. With maximum lumbar berg flexion, affix the tape en bloc over S1 (. Fig. 3.54b,c). The tape ends are attached unstretched. Rub the tape while pre-stretched. . Fig. 3.54d illustrates the completed appli- cation.

147 Service Part Index – 148 B. Kumbrink, K-Taping in Pediatrics, DOI 10.1007/978-3-662-46585-1, © Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2016

148 Service Part Index A K-Taping courses 6 P K-Taping Forum 6 Achilles tendon 105 Pain reduction 8 atrophy 8 L Pre-K Gel 10 Pre-K-Gel 5 C Ligament function 17 Proprioception 8 Ligamentum 16 Punctum fixum 14 Cervical spine,asymmetrical Low-volume insufficiency 29 Punctum mobile 14 misalignment 59 lumbar spine,hyperextension R Circulation impairments 8 43 Cross-Tape 6 Lymph applications 28 Rib integration 39 Lymphatic D S drainage,Mechanisms of Dysphagia 121 action 31 Safety valve insufficiency 31 Lymph node chain,intact 28 scalene muscles 61 E Lymph node chains,defective Scapula alata 89 28 Scar Treatment 111 Edema, extracellular 29 Shoulder, Internal rotation 93 Elbow extension deficit 91 M Sinusitis 141 Equinus, spastic 105 – frontalis 143 M. abductor hallucis 69, 83 – maxillaris 141 F Malleoli 105 Spacetape 23 Mechanoreceptors 8 – Effect 23 Foot deformities 67 M. gastrocnemius 105 M. geniohyoideus 121 T G M. infraspinatus 93 M. levator scapulae 135 Tape, ingredients 5 Genu recurvatum 53 M. orbicularis oris 129 Tendon function 21 Mouth posture, open 131 Tension headache 133 H M. popliteus 55 tissue damage 8 M. semispinalis capitis 133 Torticollis muscularis 59 Hand, Palmar flexion 103 M. sternocleidomastoideus 59 Headaches 133 m. transversus abdominis 43 U High-volume insufficiency 29 M. trapezius pars descendens Hypersalivation 123 Upper lip, shortened 129 hypertonus 7 137 Hypotonus 8 M. triceps brachii 91 hypotrophy 8 Muscle activation,impaired 8 Muscle conditioning K – effect 8 – Mode of action 14 K-Tape Muscle function 14 – Application 10 Muscle taping, s. Muscle condi- – Colors 11 – Removal 10 tioning 8 K-Tape Scissors 10 myogelosis 7 K-Taping – Contraindications 11 N K-Taping Academy 6 Nociceptors 8 O Osgood–Schlatter disease 115