KR20110058681A - Body-adhesive kinesiology tape - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A body adhesive sports science tape is provided to reduce muscle pain and to facilitate injury recovery. CONSTITUTION: A body adhesive sports science tape comprises: a strip of a sports science tape including a first end and a second end; a longitudinal directional cutting part(120) which is located inside the strip of the sports science tape extended to the first end from the second end; an adhesive which is located on the surface of the strip of the sports science tape and attaches the strip of the sports science tape to the human body; and a backing material which preventing the drying of the adhesive by covering the adhesive.

Description

Body-bonded athletic science tape {BODY-ADHESIVE KINESIOLOGY TAPE}

This application relates to a body-adhesive athletic science tape.

Kinesiology tapes typically consist of strips of elastic and inelastic fibers covered with cotton and placed on the skin of the human body. Exercise science tapes are useful in therapies for reducing pain in overworked and injured muscles and in rehabilitation to promote recovery. This tape can have a lifting effect on the skin that can reduce swelling and inflammation by improving circulation and also reduce pain by removing pressure from a person suffering from pain.

Nevertheless, there are a number of disadvantages with the current technology regarding athletic science tapes. In particular, in order to provide adequate support for various muscle groups or body parts, the adhesive tapes must be applied in a particular manner where multiple strips of a particular size and shape need to be used. However, kinesiology tapes are generally available in the form of a roll, and additionally in pieces to allow the user to remove the correct amount from the roll of tape and to ensure that the tape properly supports joints or muscles. You may need to cut.

Body-adhesive athletic science tapes for use in athletic activities are required to be strong, resiliently resilient and resistant to tearing to provide adequate support for the user. These tapes are not easily torn into fewer pieces and must be carefully cut to the desired size and shape. Thereby scissors must be used to cut the tape to the desired size and shape. However, as the tape is not easily cut, the scissors must be fairly sharp. This may damage the user as it may require the user to carry these scissors with the tape to the playground or other place of use.

Also, cutting the kinesiology tape can cause the edges on the kinesiology tape to have sharp corners. Since kinematic science tape is often used on or near joints, such sharp corners may constantly poke the user or otherwise annoy the user. In addition, the cutting edge of the tape may start to tatter due to cutting. This may loosen the athletic science tape while the user is engaged in some physical activity. Alternatively, the user may be required to reapply the athletic science tape during a brief break during physical activity so that the tape does not loosen or fall off.

In addition, different joint and muscle groups may require different applications of kinesiology tape. Indeed, one joint or muscle group may require different configurations of kinesiology tape for different injuries to the joint or muscle group. Thus, the user may need to know the type and length of the kinesiology tape to be applied as well as the proper method of application.

Therefore, only those who have access to specialists such as personal trainers or physical therapists can take advantage of the athletic science tape. However, people who do not have access to these professionals, such as people who accidentally come to the playground, or who do not have access to these professionals because of other times, places or other access reasons, will not enjoy these benefits.

This may prevent the everyday user from receiving the support benefits of such a tape. The everyday user may not have the means to cut the tape, and may not clearly know the knowledge of the different shapes and sizes of the particular strips required to support a particular body part.

Accordingly, there is a need in the art for designs of body-adhesive kinesiology tapes that can be applied in a plurality of useful configurations without the need for custom cutting and fittings.

The following outlines the present invention in order to provide a simplified form of the concepts further described in the following description, which is not intended to represent key or essential features of the claimed subject matter, but rather It is used to help determine the idea of the subject.

An exemplary embodiment includes a body bonded athletic science tape. Body-adhesive athletic science tape includes a strip of athletic science tape. The strip of kinesiology tape includes a first end and a second end opposite the first end. The body-adhesive kinematic tape also includes a longitudinal cut in the strip of kinematic science tape extending from the first end to a predetermined distance from the second end, and the adhesive on the first surface of the strip of kinematic science tape. The adhesive is configured to attach a strip of kinesiology tape to the human body. The body adhesive kinematic tape further comprises a backing material on the first surface of the strip of kinematic tape. The backing material is configured to cover the adhesive until the user applies the strip of kinesiology tape to the human body to prevent the adhesive from drying out.

Another example embodiment includes a body bonded athletic science tape. Body-adhesive athletic science tape includes a strip of athletic science tape. The strip of kinematic science tape is approximately rectangular in shape and includes rounded corners. The body-adhesive kinematic tape also includes a longitudinal cut in the strip of kinesiology tape extending from the first edge of the strip of kinematic tape to a predetermined distance from the second edge of the kinematic tape. The edge is on the opposite side of the second edge. The body bonded athletic science tape further includes an adhesive on the first surface of the strip of athletic science tape. The adhesive is applied in a step frequency wave pattern and is configured to attach a strip of kinesiology tape to the human body. The body adhesive kinematic science tape also includes a backing material on the first surface of the strip of kinematic science tape. This backing material is configured to prevent the adhesive from drying until the user applies the strip of kinesiology tape to the human body.

Another example embodiment includes a body bonded athletic science tape. Body-adhesive athletic science tape includes two or more strips of athletic science tape. Two or more strips of kinematic science tape are approximately rectangular in shape and include rounded corners. The body-adhesive athletic science tape also includes an adhesive on each first surface of the two or more strips of athletic science tape. The adhesive is applied in a step frequency wave pattern and is configured to attach two or more strips of athletic science tape to the human body. Body-adhesive athletic science tape further comprises a backing material. This backing material comprises a perforation. The cutout is configured to allow a user to detach the first portion of the backing material from the second portion of the backing material. The backing material also includes one or more of two or more strips of kinematic science tape attached to the first portion of the backing material. The backing material further comprises one or more of two or more strips of kinematic science tape attached to the second portion of the backing material.

These and other objects and features of the present invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description and the appended claims, or will be understood by the implementation of the present invention as set forth below.

1 illustrates an example of a kinetic science tape.
2 is a diagram illustrating a roll 200 comprising individual strips of athletic science tape.
3A is a diagram illustrating an adhesive pattern for use in a body-adhesive athletic science tape.
FIG. 3B is a diagram illustrating the adhesive pattern of FIG. 3A after cutting the kinesiology tape into individual strips. FIG.
4 is a flow chart illustrating a method of making a athletic science tape.

To more clearly illustrate various features of some exemplary embodiments of the invention, a more specific description of the invention will be provided with reference to the specific embodiments illustrated in the accompanying drawings. These drawings depict exemplary embodiments of the invention and do not limit the spirit of the invention. The invention will be described and described in further specificities and details using the accompanying drawings.

The following will be described with reference to the drawings in which like reference numerals are given to like structures. These drawings are schematic and schematic representations of some embodiments of the present invention, and do not limit the present invention or need to be drawn to scale.

In addition to providing support, body-adhesive athletic science tapes are used by athletes to improve athletic performance, and by athletes and non-athletes for the reduction of muscle pain, to prevent injury and prevent injury To help. When applied to the human body with the skin stretched, the elastic properties of the body-adhesive kinesiology tape, after returning the skin to the unstretched position, exerts a force that stretches or "lifts" the skin outwards. Providing improved fluid flow from the taped site by assisting in opening the lymphatic system and microcapillaries in the subcutaneous layer. This stretching force can also provide a counterforce to the muscle strain.

1 illustrates an example of a kinesiology tape 100. In one or more embodiments, the athletic science tape 100 consists of a strip of elastic and inelastic fibers covered with a material that may include cotton fabric, which is placed over the skin of the human body. The individual fibers are woven together to create a woven tape that can be stretched in any direction. In particular, the athletic science tape 100 is useful for treatment to reduce pain in injured muscles when used excessively in rehabilitation to promote recovery and in the prevention of further injuries. Kinesiology tape 100 may have a lifting effect on the skin that can reduce swelling and inflammation by improving circulation and also reduce pain by removing pressure in a person suffering from pain.

1 illustrates that a kinesiology tape may have an approximately rectangular shape. Specifically, the kinesiology tape 100 extends in the longitudinal direction from the first end 105 to the second end 110. The width and length of the kinematic science tape 100 can be varied as required for a particular application. For example, the width can be in the range of about 1 inch to about 3 inches, and a width of about 2 inches is used, as in the examples disclosed herein. Similarly, a representative length of each individual strip will be about 8 to about 12 inches, and a length of about 10 inches is used, as in the examples disclosed herein.

1 also shows that the corners of the kinesiology tape 100 may include rounded corners 115. In at least one embodiment, the rounded corners 115 may prevent fraying during application. In addition or alternatively, the rounded corners 115 may reduce the likelihood of accidentally falling off while using the kinesiology tape 100. For example, the rounded corners 115 are quite different from square corners that snag on other materials, such as the user's clothing, which may cause the kinesiology tape 100 to fall during use. In addition or alternatively, the rounded corners 115 may make the user more comfortable because they do not have sharp corners that can poke or cause discomfort.

1 also illustrates that the kinesiology tape 100 may include a longitudinal cut 120. In at least one embodiment, the longitudinal cut 120 may allow the user to split a portion of the athletic science tape 100 as described below when applying the athletic science tape 100 to the human body of the user. The longitudinal cut portion 120 may extend longitudinally into the body of the tape portion from the second end 110 toward the first end 105. Specifically, the longitudinal cut 120 extends to the end point before the first end 105 such that an uncut portion of the tape is disposed at the second end 110. For example, the longitudinal cut 120 may extend from the second end 110 to a point approximately two inches from the second end 105.

1 also illustrates that the athletic science tape 100 can include a backing material 125 positioned below the athletic science tape 100. In at least one embodiment, the backing material 125 is detachably attached to the kinematic science tape 100 by an adhesive layer as described below. Specifically, the backing material 125 may comprise any material suitable to prevent the adhesive on the paper or kinematic tape 100 from drying out prior to use. For example, the backing material 125 may comprise waxed paper that prevents the adhesive from being removed or dried.

In at least one embodiment, the backing material 125 may be formed as a continuous piece across its width and there is no longitudinal cut that corresponds to the longitudinal cut 120 of the kinesiology tape 100. Specifically, the absence of longitudinal cuts in the backing material 125 allows the kinesiology tape 100 to be removed as one piece from the backing material 125 without dividing the kinesiology tape into the longitudinal cuts 120. It becomes possible. This may allow the user to separate the two strips formed by the longitudinal cuts 120, or leave the two strips formed by the longitudinal cuts 120 adjacent to each other, depending on where they are intended to be used. You may. In at least one embodiment, the backing material 125 may be positioned on the kinetic tape 100 before the longitudinal cut 120 is formed on the kinetic tape 100. For example, the longitudinal cut 120 may be formed by die cutting through the kinematic tape 100 up to the level of the backing material 125, resulting in the structure described above.

1 also shows that the backing material 125 may include a first cutout 130a and a second cutout 130b (collectively "cutout hole 130"). For example, the cutout 130 may be disposed about two inches from the first end 105 and the second end 110. In at least one embodiment, the cut holes 130 can facilitate tearing of the backing material 125 along the cut holes 130. Specifically, the cutout 130 may allow a portion of the backing material 125 to be removed from the kinesiology tape 100 while allowing other portions of the backing material 125 to remain on the kinesiology tape 100. . This may facilitate placement of the athletic science tape 100 by allowing the user to work with only the desired portion of the athletic science tape 100.

In at least one embodiment, the backing material 125 may be disposed on the kinetic tape 100 before the cutout 130 is formed in the backing material 125. For example, the cutout 130 may be formed by die cutting through the backing material 125 at or near the level of the kinetic tape 100 to produce the structure described above. In addition or alternatively, the cutouts may be formed in the backing material prior to the placement of the kinetic tape 100 on the backing material 125.

2 illustrates a roll 200 comprising individual strips of athletic science tape 100. In at least one embodiment, the roll 200 may be used to conveniently package multiple individual strips of the athletic science tape 100 such that the user does not need to cut the athletic science tape 100. Specifically, roll 200 may include a pre-cut strip of kinesiology tape 100 such that the user does not have to cut when using kinesiology tape 100. In addition or alternatively, the kinesiology tape 100 may be individually packaged as a separately cut sheet without being packaged on a roll, or as an individual of the kinesiology tape 100 without the need to cut the kinesiology tape 100. The strips can be individually packaged in any other form that allows the user to access them.

2 illustrates that roll 200 may comprise a plurality of strips of kinesiology tape 100. For example, roll 200 may comprise a separate strip of kinematic tape 100 disposed on a single strip of backing material 125. In at least one embodiment, the backing material 125 may be torn by a user for removal of a single strip of kinesiology tape 100. In addition or alternatively, the backing material 125 includes a through cut across its width between each individual strip of the kinesiology tape 100, backing between each individual strip of the kinesiology tape 100. The tearing of the material 125 can be facilitated.

In at least one embodiment, the backing material 125 may be cut or penetrated between strips of kinesiology tape 100 by cutting the backing material 125 into a suitable die. For example, the cutout is made by a die cut of the backing material 125 prior to placing the kinematic tape 100 on the backing material 125, and then placing and Alignment is made. In addition or alternatively, a large sheet of kinesiology tape 100 may be placed on the large sheet of backing material 125 in a cut state after placing the backing material 125. For example, the kinesiology tape 100 may be formed on the backing material 125 by placement of suitable layers of various component materials. In addition or alternatively, the kinematic science tape 100 may be formed and then attached to the backing material 125 as described below. The sheet of kinesiology tape 100 attached to the backing material 125 may be subjected to a series of trimmings to reach the final product. For example, the kinesiology tape 100 may be cut into individual rolls 200 after trimming to the desired width and length as described below.

3A and 3B illustrate an adhesive pattern 300 that can be applied to kinematic science tape. 3A illustrates the adhesive pattern applied to a sheet of kinematic science tape. 3B illustrates the adhesive pattern after cutting the kinesiology tape into individual strips. Although described herein as being disposed on a kinesiology tape, one of ordinary skill in the art can apply an adhesive to the backing material, which may then be applied to the backing material or through some other method.

In at least one embodiment, the adhesive may comprise any adhesive that allows the athletic science tape to be attached to the user's skin without irritating the user's skin. In at least one embodiment, the adhesive allows the kinesiology tape to adhere to the user's skin without irritating the user's skin. Specifically, the main component may comprise a single compound or a combination of compounds. For example, the main component may comprise polyacrylate. In addition or alternatively, the adhesive may comprise a solvent that is configured to vaporize or be removed after application of the adhesive to leave the main component. For example, the adhesive may contain about 50% of the main component and the remainder of the adhesive may contain solvent. In at least one embodiment, the solvent may comprise ethyl acetate.

In addition or alternatively, the adhesive may comprise a pressure-sensitive adhesive. Pressure sensitive adhesives are adhesives that form a bond when pressure is applied. That is, no solvents, water, activator chemicals, heat or other active agents are required to activate the adhesive. In at least one embodiment, the degree of bonding is affected by the amount of pressure used to apply the adhesive to the surface of the backing material. That is, pressure applied in combination to the backing material and the kinetic tape after application of the adhesive can be used to activate the adhesive.

3A and 3B illustrate that the adhesive pattern 300 can include a step frequency pattern. In at least one embodiment, the step frequency pattern may comprise an adhesive applied in a modified sine wave pattern. For example, the adhesive pattern 300 includes waves that are modified such that the upper peak (as shown in FIG. 3) includes a higher amplitude that includes sharper peaks. In addition, the adhesive pattern 300 includes lower peaks (as shown in FIG. 3) that are modified to include higher absolute amplitudes, ie higher amplitudes relative to the baseline of the sine wave. In at least one embodiment, the adhesive pattern 300 can provide greater adhesion to the kinetic tape. For example, the adhesive pattern 300 may provide adhesion even in the case of lateral movement of the kinesiology tape to the user's skin. Specifically, the adhesive pattern 300 can provide resistance to lateral movement of the kinesiology tape in any direction of the user's skin. In at least one embodiment, this resistance may allow the athletic science tape to provide greater benefits to the user during the use of the athletic science tape as described above.

In at least one embodiment, the adhesive pattern 300 may be created using an irregular cam. Further information regarding the use of an irregular cam to create an adhesive pattern is provided in US Patent Application No. 12 / 554,203, filed Sep. 4, 2009, entitled "MANUFACTURE OF KINESIOLOGY TAPE", This patent application is incorporated herein in its entirety.

3A and 3B also show that the adhesive pattern may comprise a series of adhesive lines 305 separated by a gap 310. In at least one embodiment, the gap 310 can allow the athletic science tape to be vented. That is, the gap 310 allows air to reach the skin of the user. In addition or alternatively, the gap 310 may allow sweat from the user to escape from the skin by the athletic science tape. Removing the sweat from the user's skin can prevent the sweat from adversely affecting the adhesion of the kinesiology tape to the user's skin.

4 is a flow diagram illustrating a method 400 of making a athletic science tape. In at least one embodiment, the athletic science tape can be a separate strip of athletic science tape, such as the athletic science tape of FIGS. Thus, the method 400 will be described with reference to the athletic science tape 100 of FIGS. 1-3 as an example. Nevertheless, one of ordinary skill in the art will understand that the method 400 can be used to produce a kinematics tape other than the kinematics tape 100 of FIGS. 1-3.

4 shows that the method 400 of making a kinesiology tape includes applying 405 an adhesive to the backing material 125. For example, the adhesive may be applied in a step frequency pattern, such as step frequency pattern 300. In at least one embodiment, the adhesive may be applied to the large sheet of backing material 125. The backing material 125 may protect the adhesive until the user applies the kinesiology tape 100 and prevent the solvent from drying.

4 also shows that the method 400 of manufacturing the kinesiology tape includes attaching the backing material 125 to the kinesiology tape 100 (410). For example, the step 410 of attaching the backing material 125 to the kinematics tape 100 may be performed by applying a strip of the kinematics tape 100 on the backing material 125 after applying the adhesive to the backing material 125. May include pressing. In at least one embodiment, the step 410 of attaching the backing material 125 to the kinematics tape 100 may include the kinematics tape 100 and the backing material 125 to activate the pressure sensitive adhesive as described above. And applying pressure to the.

4 further illustrates that the method 400 of making a kinesiology tape includes cutting 415 the kinesiology tape 100. In at least one embodiment, cutting 415 the kinesiology tape 100 can include using a die cut, such as a roll die. In at least one embodiment, the die cut may shape and form a strip of kinesiology tape 100 and a backing material 125 attached to the kinesiology tape 100 to any desired shape. Specifically, the die cut trims the sheet of kinesiology tape 100 with a large ribbon of kinesiology tape 100 and the large ribbon of kinesiology tape 100 an individual strip of kinesiology tape 100. I can care for it. In addition or alternatively, the die cut cuts or penetrates the backing material 125 to allow the user to separate the individual strips of the kinesiology tape 100 from each other, if necessary, or as described above. It is possible to remove only a part of 125).

4 also shows that the method 400 of making a kinesiology tape comprises rolling 420 the kinesiology tape 100 on a roll. In at least one embodiment, the sheet of the backing material 125 and the kinetic tape 100 rolled onto the roll until the roll comprises a desired number of individual strips of the kinetic tape 100 having the backing material 125. The individual strips of) are subsequently cut such that the roll has a single strip of backing material with an attached number of discrete strips of kinematics tape. For example, the roll may include any number of individual strips of kinematic science tape, such as ten, twelve, fifteen, or twenty.

In at least one embodiment, the roll may comprise any material that is strong enough to cause the kinesiology tape 100 to be wound without damaging the roll. For example, the roll may comprise cardboard, paperboard or corrugated fiberboard. In at least one embodiment, the roll allows a user to easily remove a single strip of kinesiology tape 100 and also conveniently store the remaining strips of kinesiology tape 100 for later use.

4 illustrates that the method 400 of making a kinesiology tape includes cutting the roll 425. In at least one embodiment, the rolls may include a plurality of rows of individual strips of the athletic science tape 100 side by side. The roll may then be cut 425 into a narrow roll comprising only a single strip of backing material 125 with kinematic tape attached in a single row for packing.

Those skilled in the art will appreciate that such processes and methods disclosed herein and other processes and methods, and the functions performed in such processes and methods, may be implemented in a different order. Moreover, the steps and operations outlined above are provided merely as examples, and some of these steps and operations may be selected as needed, combined in fewer steps and operations, without departing from the nature of the disclosed embodiments, or It may be extended to additional steps and operations.

Example of Body Bonding Kinetic Tape Application

As an illustration, not limiting, of the present invention, examples will be provided showing how a body-adhesive athletic science tape can be used to treat various injuries. These examples may use the kinesiology tape 100 of FIG. 1. Thus, this example will be described with reference to the athletic science tape 100 of FIG. 1.

For use, individual strips of kinesiology tape 100 may be used to tap various body parts without requiring a cutting tool for kinesiology tape 100. This individual strip may be applied as a single sheet, or the uncut portion may be applied as an “anchor” portion, after which the cut portion (ie, the longitudinal cut 120) is formed to form various Y-shaped structures. Separation)) may be followed. Various cutouts of the backing material 125 may facilitate this arrangement by removing only a portion of the backing material 125 so that only a portion of the adhesive is exposed during application. The package of kinematic science tape 100 may include instructions to the user for the correct method of applying the tape to various joints or other body parts.

In addition or alternatively, individual packages of kinesiology tape 100 may be provided as a targeted kit for the purpose of applying kinesiology tape 100 to a particular body part. Such a kit may include instructions to the user for the correct way to apply a tape strip in the kit to a particular joint or human body that is the subject of the kit. For example, a kit for treating tennis elbows may include two strips of athletic science tape 100 and a series of instructions for proper placement of the strips.

For segmental pain or lower spinal cord pain above the spine, the user bends his head straight toward his foot, and along the longitudinal cut 120 along the longitudinal cut 120 so that the kinesiology tape 100 forms a "y". Can tear. While maintaining the bent position, the user can position the anchor of the y-shaped strip of the kinematic tape 100 at the end of the lower back with the two tails of y facing the end of the user. The user may continue to pull each end of the athletic science tape 100 to each side of the center of the user's back along each edge of the spine with low to moderate stretch forces.

For midline pain in the neck, a user may tear a 5-6 inch piece of kinesiology tape 100 along the longitudinal cut 120. The user places a y-shaped piece of kinesiology tape so that the anchor of the kinesiology tape 100 is in the center of the user's back between the user's shoulder blades and the two tails along each edge of the user's spine. You can continue pulling it vertically with the tip of your back and neck. The user may place a second strip of 3-4 inch kinematic tape 100 from the lower right end of the neck to the opposite side with full tension at the center and no tension at the two ends. Can be.

For lumbar pain in the lower back, the user leans slightly as if leaning on the table. The user positions the 3-4 inch length strip of kinesiology tape 100 horizontally across the point of pain on the lower back of the user with the midpoint of the kinesiology tape 100 positioned over the pain point. You can. The first strip can be positioned using an intermediate stretching force. Medium stretching force is required by tightly stretching the middle two inches of the kinetic tape 100 firmly to the target point. The edge of the kinesiology tape 100 is then positioned down without stretching force. The stretching force is found only at the center of the athletic science tape 100. The user uses a 3-4 inch long second strip of kinesiology tape 100 so that the middle portion of the kinesiology tape 100 lies above the pain point and, using the intermediate stretching force, the pain on the lower back of the user The point can be positioned vertically across. The arrangement of the first strip and the second strip can make a "+" sign. The user uses a third strip of length 3 to 4 inches of kinesiology tape 100 so that the center of the third strip of kinesiology tape 100 lies above the main point of pain and, using the intermediate stretching force, It can be positioned along one of the diagonal axes of the strip and the second strip. The user, in turn, uses a third strip of length 4 to 4 inches of kinesiology tape 100, with the middle of the kinesiology tape 100 overlying the pain point and using the intermediate stretching force to Can be positioned accordingly.

For wrist extensor extensor pain, a user may tear a 16-20 inch piece of kinesiology tape 100 along the longitudinal cut 120. The user may place the anchor of the athletic science tape 100 slightly above the elbow and on the back of the user's arm. The user pulls the end of the athletic science tape 100 and wraps the tail along the top of the user's forearm until the tail of the athletic science tape 100 is somewhat below the wrist of the user.

For the tennis elbow, the user may tear a 10-12 inch piece of athletic science tape 100 along the longitudinal cut 120. The user may position the anchor of the athletic science tape 100 on the upper middle of the user's forearm and pull the first tail of the athletic science tape 100 onto the user's arm. The user may pull the second tail around the user's elbow to the back of the user's elbow. The user pulls the second strip of 6-7 inch length of the athletic science tape 100 onto the forearm of the user with the anchor of the athletic science tape 100 under the right side of the user's elbow and the two ends of the user It can be wrapped around the arm muscles.

For a shin splint (also known as internal tibial stress syndrome or MTSS), the user can position a 5-6 inch strip of kinesiology tape 100 with an anchor in the arch of the foot of the user. have. The user may pull the athletic science tape 100 over the user's leg. The athletic science tape 100 may be positioned with one edge along the medial edge of the tibia of the user.

For anterior knee pain, the user raises his knee slightly and places a pillow under his knee. The user may position the first strip of kinesiology tape 100 horizontally with moderate stretching force just below the patella, 7 to 8 inches long. The middle part of the first strip should be just below the patella of the user. The user may tear along the longitudinal cut 120 a second strip of 10-11 inches long of the athletic science tape 100. The user may position the anchor of the second strip of kinesiology tape 100 on the side of the user's knee. The user may pull the first tail of the second strip along the bottom of the patella of the user and the second tail of the second strip along the top of the patella of the user with full stretching force. The first tail and the second tail may cross each other on the side of the patella of the user on the opposite side of the anchor of the second strip.

For general shoulder pain, a user may tear a 10-11 inch strip of athletic science tape 100 along the longitudinal cut 120. The user may place the anchor of the athletic science tape 100 directly below the user's deltoid muscle. The user may position the first tail of the athletic science tape 100 along the front of the user's chest. The user may position the second tail of the athletic science tape 100 around the back of the user's shoulder. The user may place a second strip of 5-6 inches long of athletic science tape 100 on the shoulder with full stretching force. The second strip may be in contact with both tails of the first strip of kinesiology tape 100.

Alternatively, for general shoulder pain, the user may tear 16-18 inch strips of the athletic science tape 100 along the longitudinal cut 120. The user may position the anchor of the strip over the shoulder of the user along the tibia edge of the shoulder. The anchor of the kinematic science tape 100 may be placed slightly in front of the shoulder with a 2 inch anchor and may be stretched over the shoulder with great stretching force. The first tail of the athletic science tape 100 may be stretched along the top edge of the shoulder blade of the user until it reaches the spine of the user. The user can position the second tail just below the first tail.

 For peak shoulder pain and AC seperation, the user may bend his elbow 90 degrees and place it on the table. The user may position the 3-4 inch length first strip of athletic science tape 100 across the user's shoulder horizontally from the user's chest to the user's back using medium stretching force. The user may position a second strip of 3-4 inches long of the athletic science tape 100 orthogonal to the first strip using medium stretching force. The arrangement of the first strip and the second strip should form a "+" sign. The user may use the first and second strips with the third strip of length 3 to 4 inches of the athletic science tape 100 so that the center of the third strip of the athletic science tape 100 is over the shoulder using medium stretching force. It can be located along one of the diagonal axes of. The user may continue to position the third strip of 4 to 4 inches long of the athletic science tape 100 along the other diagonal axis by using medium stretching force while keeping the center of the athletic science tape 100 over the shoulder.

For shoulder pain or neck pain, the user can loosen his neck by stretching his head in the opposite direction of the pain. A user may tear a 5-6 inch strip of kinesiology tape 100 along the longitudinal cut 120. The user may position the anchor of the athletic science tape 100 in a downward facing vicinity near the upper inner corner of the user's shoulder blade. The user may pull both tails of the strip of athletic science tape 100 up towards the neck with full stretching force. The user places a 3-4 inch second strip of kinesiology tape 100 over the middle portion of the first strip of kinesiology tape 100 with full stretching force, and places the second strip at the center of kinesiology tape 100. May be positioned to intersect the first strip of the kinesiology tape 100 in an orthogonal direction with the above position of pain.

The invention may be embodied in other specific forms without departing from the spirit and essential characteristics of the invention. The described embodiments are to be considered in all respects only as illustrative and not restrictive of the invention. Accordingly, the spirit of the invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description. All changes that come within the meaning and range of equivalency of the claims are to be embraced within their spirit.

Claims (20)

In body-adhesive athletic science tape,
A strip of kinetic tape comprising a weave of fibers comprising elastic fibers covered by a covering material, the strip comprising a first end and a second end opposite the first end;
A longitudinal cut portion located inside the strip of kinesiology tape and extending from the first end to a predetermined distance from the second end;
An adhesive positioned on a first surface of the strip of kinesiology tape and configured to attach the strip of kinesiology tape to a human body; And
A backing material located on the first surface of the strip of kinesiology tape and covering the adhesive until the user applies the individual strip of kinesiology tape to the human body to prevent the adhesive from drying out.
Body adhesive athletic science tape comprising a. The method of claim 1,
And the strip of athletic science tape is approximately rectangular. The method of claim 2,
And the strip of athletic science tape comprises a rounded corner. The method of claim 2,
Wherein said strip of athletic science tape is between 1 inch and 3 inches in width. The method of claim 4, wherein
And wherein the strip of kinesiology tape is approximately 2 inches wide. The method of claim 2,
Wherein said strip of athletic science tape is between 8 inches and 12 inches in length. The method of claim 6,
And said strip of kinesiology tape is approximately 10 inches in length. The method of claim 1,
And the predetermined distance from the longitudinal cut to the second end is approximately 2 inches. The method of claim 1,
And the backing material comprises a perforation at a distance of approximately 2 inches from the first end. The method of claim 1,
And the backing material comprises a cutout at a distance of approximately 2 inches from the second end. The method of claim 1,
And the adhesive comprises one or more gaps. The method of claim 1,
The covering material comprises a cotton cloth. In body-adhesive athletic science tape,
A strip of kinetic tape comprising a fabric of fibers comprising elastic fibers covered with cotton fabric, the strip being approximately rectangular in shape and comprising rounded corners;
Positioned within the strip of kinesiology tape and extending from a first edge of the strip of kinesiology tape to a predetermined distance from a second edge of the strip of kinematic tape; A longitudinal cut, on the opposite side;
Positioned on a first surface of the strip of kinesiology tape and applied in a step frequency wave pattern comprising a modified sine wave pattern with peaks and configured to attach the strip of kinesiology tape to a human body glue; And
A backing material positioned on the first surface of the strip of kinesiology tape and configured to prevent the adhesive from drying until immediately before a user applies the strip of kinesiology tape to the human body.
Body adhesive athletic science tape comprising a. The method of claim 13,
Wherein said strip of athletic science tape is between 1 inch and 3 inches in width. The method of claim 14,
And wherein the strip of kinesiology tape is approximately 2 inches wide. The method of claim 13,
Wherein said strip of athletic science tape is between 8 inches and 12 inches in length. The method of claim 16,
And said strip of kinesiology tape is approximately 10 inches in length. In body-adhesive athletic science tape,
At least two strips of kinetic science tape comprising a fabric of fibers comprising cotton-covered elastic fibers, wherein the strip is approximately rectangular in shape and includes rounded corners;
Each of the two or more strips of the kinesiology tape located on a first surface of each strip of the two or more strips of kinematic tape, the peaks being applied in a step frequency wave pattern comprising a modified sine wave pattern; Adhesive configured to attach to the human body; And
Backing material including cutout
Including;
The cutout is configured to allow a user to separate the first portion of the backing material from the second portion of the backing material,
At least one of the two or more strips of kinesiology tape is attached to the first portion of the backing material,
At least one of the two or more strips of kinesiology tape is attached to a second portion of the backing material,
Body Adhesive Athletic Science Tape. The method of claim 18,
A second edge of one of the two or more strips of kinesiology tape, the first edge of one of the two or more strips of kinesiology tape located within one of the two or more strips of kinesiology tape And a longitudinal cut, extending to approximately 2 inches from and wherein the first edge is opposite the second edge. The method of claim 18,
The backing material comprises a second cutout at a distance of approximately two inches from a first end of one of the two or more strips of the athletic science tape, and a second of the one of the two or more strips of the athletic science tape An adhesive body athletic tape comprising a third cutout hole approximately 2 inches from the end.

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