Patella star

This taping application is designed to support the knee and address pain with Kinesio Taping. The advantage of this application over pure support is that in a supportive taping it may be difficult to pinpoint where “pressure” is necessary for improving the pain and disorder of osteoarthritis. In addition, the patellar star application may help control excess flow of fluids, helping to reduce inflammation and pain. I think that you can also do it if you have a lack of support or if there are other obstacles to movement.

Tape to be prepared: Kinesio Tex Light Touch+ 5cm×20cm (2-in x 8-in) I-strip 3 pieces (Anterior)

1. Tear back the backing paper near the base of the I-strip. Anchor with no tension below the tibial tuberosity.
2. Steady the base with one hand while gently drawing the skin downward. Apply the tape straight up to pass over the patella with 20% tension. Lay down the end with no tension.
3. Place the base of the second tape on the outside of the first tape, below the knee and to one side.
4. Steady the base with one hand while gently drawing the skin downward. Apply the tape upward at an angle to pass over the patella with 20% tension. Lay down the end with no tension.
5. Place the base of the third tape on the inside of the first tape, below the knee and to one side.
6. Steady the base with one hand while gently drawing the skin downward. Apply the tape upward at an angle to pass over the patella with 20% tension. Lay down the end with no tension.
7. Completed application (with knee flexed).
8. Completed application (with knee straight).
Source: Kinesio Medical Taping For the Mature Adult - 2nd Edition