Knee taping
To stabilize the knee, you can tap it with special straps. These so-called kinesiotapes can be used in many ways and achieve a good effect. However, the right technique is essential for optimal relief and stabilization of the knee.
To do this, a Y-shaped cut tape is stuck on above the kneecap and then the two Y-legs are led around the kneecap on the outside and inside so that they meet again below the kneecap. The knee should be bent when applying the tape. As an alternative to the Y-shaped cutting of the tape, two individual tape strips can also be laid around the kneecap in an arc on the outside and inside. When sticking below the kneecap, no tension should be applied to the tape.If the leg is now stretched through, the skin above the knee should wrinkle. The kneecap is then optimally stabilized in position and dislocation under load is prevented.
Knee twisted
A twisted knee causes severe pain immediately after the trauma. Due to the unnatural dislocation, the ligaments in the joint area are overstretched. Blood vessels can tear and bruises in the skin and joint effusions can form.
This is often manifested by swelling of the joint. The joint capsule can also be damaged when twisted. The exact extent of the injury cannot usually be determined by the clinical picture alone.
More precise diagnostic measures are necessary. As an acute therapy for the twisted knee joint, elevation and cooling is recommended to prevent further swelling. If there are no further injuries in or on the joint beyond the strain, no special therapy is required.
The pain usually subsides of its own accord within a few days. Painkillers can be taken to bridge the gap, since the twisted knee can still cause pain for a long time when under stress. If ligaments or joint capsule have been damaged more severely, a more detailed diagnosis must be made.
In the case of a twisted knee with swelling and/or instability, the diagnosis is usually made by an MRI of the knee. Knee MRI is particularly good at detecting soft-tissue damage, such as that which occurs particularly in the capsule and ligaments.
