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Anyone tried kinesiology tape for frozen shoulder?

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beth38370
beth38370

Hey, i read that an application of kinesiology tape can really help with FS. Anytone try this? I am guessing it is best to let therapist applay it correctly. I have seen some videos on U tube that show how to do it. Would like to hear fro anyone who has tried it and the effects?

Thanks peeps!

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  • Chocolatebabz
    Chocolatebabz beth38370

    Posted

    My Physical Therapist likes it and for the first 6 or 7 sessions they applied it, but I soon realized that I had a mild allergic reaction to it, itching, redness, slight hives - nothing awful but I had to stop.  To be perfectly honest I couldn't feel the benefit, it didn't restrict any movement nor did I feel it necessarily pulling me one way or the other.  I'm not convinced it was beneficial (for me anyway).

    On a positive note I had a good day today and the best range of motion with minimal pain since this all started, I am cautiously optimistic that there may be light at the end of the tunnel.

    • beth38370
      beth38370 Chocolatebabz

      Posted

      Chocobabe, Great to hear you are turning the corner! I am at week 9 of my initial shoulder surgery and week 6 of Frozen shoulder. I find out in two weeks if i have to do the MUA. I have 170 degreess flexion (overhead) and pretty good with abduction but al the other directions basically suck. Hopefully, can achieve Full range of motion in 2 weeks..been going through so much ripping and pain at PT.. I thought the taping would help support and pull it in the right direction..wonder if it was applied correctly...i am going to give it a go.
  • Chocolatebabz
    Chocolatebabz beth38370

    Posted

    Absolutely, there is nothing to lose by giving it a try, I'd have tried anything for some relief.  Lots of people at my PT get it on their affected bits!
  • terry74787
    terry74787 beth38370

    Posted

    My shoulder blade was dropped and pulling on my spinal cord nerve. I was first taped by my Physiatrist with tape that did not stretch and then PT with Kenisiology tape while I exercised the mus led to get it to hold it in the proper place. So great to be out of that pain!
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