Leukotape P is a high quality, flesh coloured, porous zinc oxide tape featuring high tensile strength, serrated edges for easy tearing and a high adhesive to allow maximum support. It is also available in Leukotape P Combi Pack, which includes one roll of Fixomull.
Leukotape P from BSN Medical is now manufactured in South Africa.
It has become the tape of choice in patellofemoral pain largely due to the work of Australian physiotherapist Jenny McConnell
Many people are aware of the spectacular footballer's knee injury, the result of an awkward turn, pass or tackle, causing the "torn cartilage" or the more serious ruptured ligaments. But what about the knee that hurts for no apparent reason?
Aching knees (patellofemoral pain) affect 25% of the population at some time in their lives but it is more common in athletes. The sports where patellofemoral pain is typically seen are those in which the bent knee position is required, such as running, breaststroke swimming, tennis, netball, fencing and skiing. Tennis, volleyball, basketball and other jumping sports can produce a related problem which affects the tendons.
Patellofemoral pain is also more common during adolescence, because the long bones are growing faster than the muscles, tendons and ligaments, putting abnormal stresses on the joints. |
