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Videos by Esther de Ru

Instructional video:Testing adhesives of various brands to see differences when removing. Stratag... more Instructional video:Testing adhesives of various brands to see differences when removing. Stratagel glue does seem to differ from all others and is most preferred for the very sensitive skin types.

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Instructional video using a technique based on the Skin Rules by Fukui to influence the joint pos... more Instructional video using a technique based on the Skin Rules by Fukui to influence the joint position without using force.

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Instructional video about need to prevent cross contamination by not touching the glue and storin... more Instructional video about need to prevent cross contamination by not touching the glue and storing tape safely.

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Instruction video showing differences 6 tape brands. Video made in 2018. Since then the Kinesio C... more Instruction video showing differences 6 tape brands. Video made in 2018. Since then the Kinesio Company sells a tape made for the sensitive skins also; called Soft Touch+.

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I was challenged to state why I think hands-on is a must in physiotherapy, especially when treati... more I was challenged to state why I think hands-on is a must in physiotherapy, especially when treating children. In the last decade a divide between colleagues has slowly become evident. Before anyone decides what is best... I suggest learning a lot more about the skin organ because knowing more could change your opinion.

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This short video gives you an impression of the contents of this course developed for speech lang... more This short video gives you an impression of the contents of this course developed for speech language therapists, occupational therapists & voice coaches working with patients with drinking, feeding and speech difficulties.

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Virtual poster presented at the 34th Annual Meeting of the EACD, the European Academy of Childhoo... more Virtual poster presented at the 34th Annual Meeting of the EACD, the European Academy of Childhood Disability May 2022.
That we need skin mobility to move and breath normally is often unknown or underestimated. Skin moves in specific physiological movement directions and scarring can hinder movement and breathing. Scarring especially in the trunk, can have detrimental effects on the growing body of every child. Skin is divided into skin units and scars also effect the whole surrounding area. The question posed is, can we address scars with tape, and should we?

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Individuals with extremely limited movement are at high risk of developing changes in body shape.... more Individuals with extremely limited movement are at high risk of developing changes in body shape. The link between unsupported supine lying and the development of postural asymmetry was first identified in 1976. These changes are highly predictable and should be preventable. A recent scoping review of current practice on postural care acknowledges “Poor postural care can have severe and life-threatening complications.” The Confidential Inquiry into Premature Death of People with Learning Disabilities highlights more than 40% of premature deaths being caused by pneumonia and aspiration pneumonia. Many children and adolescents with a neuromuscular scoliosis are at risk for curve progression and structural changes.
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Interest is most focussed on the spine but we need to protect the chest shape also. Acknowledged in numerous UK policy documents is that a 24-hour approach to postural care provision is required in order to protect individuals at risk of changes caused by gravity.

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Presentation of findings of the Scoping Review about the physiotherapy options for the neuromuscu... more Presentation of findings of the Scoping Review about the physiotherapy options for the neuromuscular and syndromic scoliosis. eSOSORT Conference 2020. Whole SR can be found here.

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Presentation made to share information about the possibilities we have to assist patients with va... more Presentation made to share information about the possibilities we have to assist patients with various pulmonary needs. There are many ways to influence breath and the diaphragm. Especially of importance in these COVID times with many suffering from post COVID symptoms. Using tape can help, is cost effective and patients can learn how to tape themselves at home.

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In this video I discuss the reason why I think we should not cross the midline of the trunk to en... more In this video I discuss the reason why I think we should not cross the midline of the trunk to enhance rotation AND why we should never cover the umbilicus. I welcome reactions as I know that many do cross the midline when applying tape to the obliques.

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One pillar of the EBP model as proposed by Sackett at the time has been mis-interpreted. I propos... more One pillar of the EBP model as proposed by Sackett at the time has been mis-interpreted. I propose a different way of looking at the evidence, more as I think Sackett intended it. The three pyramid model.

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Papers by Esther de Ru

$Research paper thumbnail of Clinical Notes 29. Elastic Therapeutic Kinesio-Kinesiology Tape to treat Pain and support fractured bones difficult to treat with immobilisation.$

26th March, 2024

Elastic Therapeutic Kinesio-Kinesiology Tape to treat Pain and support fractured bones difficult ... more Elastic Therapeutic Kinesio-Kinesiology Tape to treat Pain and support fractured bones difficult to treat with immobilisation. Esther de Ru Introduction. The most common causes of fractures are falls, sports injuries, accidents, osteoporosis and in some cases, overuse (fatigue, stress). In some cases, infants break their clavicle during birth. Rib fractures can be caused by everything from a cough to a major trauma. Scapula fractures are most often caused by direct trauma from the back or side. Vertebral compression fractures can occur secondary to trauma (accidents, sports), malignancies, or most commonly osteoporosis. Cancer patients suffer fractures more easily (particularly in the wrist, vertebrae, and hip).

Reflecting on Reflections: Paediatric Physiotherapy Practice: an update 2021, 2021

Lessons from online survey of physiotherapy interventions in Multiple Sclerosis in Europe applica... more Lessons from online survey of physiotherapy interventions in Multiple Sclerosis in Europe applicable in the paediatric field worldwide? Time to rethink our ideas about best practice?

October, 2021

What is the role of the Back to Sleep campaign? Is the microwave or are microplastics also to bl... more What is the role of the Back to Sleep campaign? Is the microwave or are microplastics also to blame? Could the perceived weakness of the trunk and possible changes in our elastin and collagen distribution be caused by microplastic pollution? In the last three decades I have been seeing more typically developing children present with weak trunk muscles (protruding stomach wall). We began to see more children with weak core muscles and the number of children presenting with a positional plagiocephaly and positional torticollis increased rapidly in the Netherlands. Another ‘weakness’ that I started seeing once I started looking closely, was the number of children born with a diastasis of the Linea Alba. I wonder why this is happening and discuss the possible role of microwaving and microplastic pollution.

Búsqueda bibliográfica sobre prevención, exploración y posibles tratamientos del recién asimétrico con y sin plagiocefalia u otras deformaciones del cráneo., 2007

Búsqueda bibliográfica sobre prevención, exploración y posibles tratamientos del recién asimétric... more Búsqueda bibliográfica sobre prevención, exploración y posibles tratamientos del recién asimétrico con y sin plagiocefalia u otras deformaciones del cráneo.

Japanese Journal of physical Therapy, 2021

We have not been paying enough attention to skin; our largest sensory organ system. A number of s... more We have not been paying enough attention to skin; our largest sensory organ system. A number of skin properties are not to be found in current medical text books. Could knowledge of cells changing shape, Cutaneous Functional Units, organ-zones, Skin Tension lines be important? Does it help the understanding how pain is influenced by using elastic tape therapeutically? The literature review conducted found that many variables make interpreting studies about Kinesiology taping to address pain very challenging. Have we overrated the importance of Systematic Review's? Do we miss out on interesting new developments if we do not take all research into account? Is any study about Kinesiology Tape of any importance if the authors have not taken the skin into account? Outcomes of case reports and studies about the effects of skin stretch by means of tape can be of great importance to clinicians. Not knowing the exact process, whereby we address pain with a skin stimulus such as tape, should not be holding us back. Skin is our way in, and our best guide. Our patients' brain knows if this tape application and stimulus is good yes or no. It is Evidence Based Practice with the patient actively participating.

Tissue changes, fat migration & muscle/fat distribution over time: one thought leading to the next…, 2019

A number of articles triggered the search for further information about the fat/muscle ratio anat... more A number of articles triggered the search for further information about the fat/muscle ratio anatomy and changes in time in infants. The interesting findings have been highlighted and the thoughts triggered put to paper.

Clinical Notes 28 ETT in Rheumatoid Arthritis and Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis, 2020

Arthritis Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is an inflammatory condition in which the body's immune syste... more Arthritis Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is an inflammatory condition in which the body's immune system attacks the tissues in various joints. When arthritis occurs in children younger then 16, it is called juvenile arthritis and it is thought to be an autoimmune disease. JIA types are autoimmune or autoinflammatory diseases Many studies have been conducted looking at the effect of ET-tape on osteoarthritis (OA). Very few have been conducted looking specifically at this patient group.

Mini-tapes in de logopedie: ontwikkeling en onderbouwing. Enige jaren na de introductie van het e... more Mini-tapes in de logopedie: ontwikkeling en onderbouwing. Enige jaren na de introductie van het eerste mini-tapeje i in Nederland in 2009 is er meer belangstelling voor het gebruik van elastisch tape in de logopedische praktijk. Fysiotherapeuten en masseurs gebruiken al langer tape en velen zijn geschoold in de Medical Taping Concept (MTC) methode. Dit schrijven geeft eerst een overzicht van de geschiedenis van het tapen, de nomenclatuur, de verschillende hypothesen, de evidentie en behandelmodellen die momenteel worden gebruikt. Vervolgens zal op het onstaan, de onderbouwing en het gebruik van mini-tapes worden ingegaan.

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$Research paper thumbnail of Clinical Notes 29. Elastic Therapeutic Kinesio-Kinesiology Tape to treat Pain and support fractured bones difficult to treat with immobilisation.$

26th March, 2024

Reflecting on Reflections: Paediatric Physiotherapy Practice: an update 2021, 2021

October, 2021

Búsqueda bibliográfica sobre prevención, exploración y posibles tratamientos del recién asimétrico con y sin plagiocefalia u otras deformaciones del cráneo., 2007

Japanese Journal of physical Therapy, 2021

Tissue changes, fat migration & muscle/fat distribution over time: one thought leading to the next…, 2019

Clinical Notes 28 ETT in Rheumatoid Arthritis and Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis, 2020

Neuro Muscular Scoliosis: Scoping Review of physiotherapy treatment options. , 2020

This scoping review has been in the making for a very long time. Research of the conservative the... more This scoping review has been in the making for a very long time. Research of the conservative therapeutic possibilities for children with early onset and adolescent idiopathic scoliosis are readily available. Articles and studies about the treatment possibilities for children with neuromuscular scoliosis (NMS) are sadly lacking and during the most recent search it became apparent that another approach was needed. One of the difficulties was that the neuromuscular scoliosis is present in so many different disorders. What could be the perfect treatment option for one disorder might not be so for the other.

Children with congenital or spontaneous DRA: should we treat or wait and see? Despite extensive r... more Children with congenital or spontaneous DRA: should we treat or wait and see? Despite extensive research not a single reference was found as to what is considered normal in children. Very little information about diastases and possible related functional problems in new-borns and young children is available. This could be because it has never been considered to be anything but benign. Contents are the clinical anatomy, the IRD, the parent/patient perspective, research and treatment options and some keypoint for clinicians.

Is it safe to apply products (any products) on the skin under elastic tapes

There are clear differences of opinion between health professionals using tape regarding this mat... more There are clear differences of opinion between health professionals using tape regarding this matter. Some are more than happy to apply alcohol, baby wipes, medical sprays, sunscreens and tape adhesives under their tapes. Some are not so sure if this is a such good idea. A recent discussion in a FB group around this issue prompted this reflection.

Spiral Taping; Using Cross Patches to treat Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction and Pain, 2020

Purpose of this paper is to report the effects of applying Crosspatches to the TMJ joints. Cross... more Purpose of this paper is to report the effects of applying Crosspatches to the TMJ joints. Cross patches are part of the Spiral Taping method and can be used to assist in joint dysfunction and pain.

Elastic Therapeutic Taping in palliative care. , 2019

Raising awareness of the possibilities ETT has for patients of all ages in the last stages of the... more Raising awareness of the possibilities ETT has for patients of all ages in the last stages of their lives. If something this simple can help and improve the quality of life of these patients we should not refrain from using. The survey recently published by Banerjee and colleagues triggered this Clinical Note. The aim of their United Kingdom focussed survey was to gather views of healthcare professionals on the attitudes, beliefs, and clinical use of ETT for managing symptoms and complications in cancer. The outcome found was that of the 143 responders who worked in the cancer care 72% did not use ETT and 76% were not even aware of ETT as a treatment option.

Clinical Notes, 2019

Congenital and Acquired Diastasis Recti Abdominis & Elastic Therapeutic Taping Congenital Diastas... more Congenital and Acquired Diastasis Recti Abdominis & Elastic Therapeutic Taping Congenital Diastasis Recti Abdominis occurs in new-borns. It is defined as an inter-rectus distance that is greater than 3 cm in this population. It is thought to be caused by a relative weakness of the fascia between the rectus muscle bellies. It is not a herniation and not pathological, and with time spontaneous resolution is expected. Acquired Diastasis Recti Abdominis (acquired DRA/RAM) can occur as a result of prolonged transverse stress on the Linea Alba and stomach wall in men, postmenopausal women and in women during pregnancy . Acquired DRA can result from a number of conditions that 'weaken' the Linea Alba, resulting in protrusion of abdominal contents. It is not be confused with abdominal wall hernia. The question whether tape is useful to help treat these conditions is under debate. Using tape is relatively new and the aim of this paper is to introduce a specific taping technique which must be used together with an individualized exercise program. Many will have treated patients with an acquired DRA and possibly have included tape. This subject will not be addressed here but we do look at the literature as we could possibly learn from the results found in the adult population.

Clinical Notes NL , 2019

Met regelmaat worden kinderen met een diastasis recti abdomis (DRA) geboren. De uitstulping kan f... more Met regelmaat worden kinderen met een diastasis recti abdomis (DRA) geboren. De uitstulping kan fors zijn en een grote 'bult' van het sternum tot ver onder de navel vormen. Het is vooral zichtbaar als het kind huilt of zich inspant (toename intra-abdominale druk). Tijdens mijn opleiding tot kinderfysiotherapeut is de cDRA niet ter sprake gekomen. Pas toen ik bewust werd van het feit dat veel kinderen met Down Syndroom een cDRA hebben en ik deze bij alle kinderen met een 'lage romp tonus' ging zoeken, vond ik er meer. Ik vond ze ook bij kinderen met een 'normale' tonus. Zij bleken ook voor te komen bij kinderen met Cerebrale Parese (CP). Het bleek in de praktijk dat deze bij alle leeftijdsgroepen voorkomen en dat zij wel degelijk gepaard kunnen gaan met klachten. Voorstel tot een behandelprogramma voor kinderfysiotherapeuten wordt besproken

Is it safe to tape on and/or around haemangiomas and lymphangiomas in the paediatric population? ... more Is it safe to tape on and/or around haemangiomas and lymphangiomas in the paediatric population?
This last year I have been asked if it was safe to apply tape on haemangiomas twice. Very recently a question raised in our FB group about the safety of using tape on or around an area with lymphangioma was also raised. This has led to some research on this topic and the writing of this Clinical Note

In March 2018 Martinková P and colleagues published the findings of their exploration of the diff... more In March 2018 Martinková P and colleagues published the findings of their exploration of the different physiotherapy/PT interventions used in the Multiple Sclerosis (MS) population in European countries. They looked at the physiotherapeutic interventions in MS and looked for others factors that could be of importance. Physiotherapy (PT) comprises of a wide variety of interventions based on different philosophical approaches. A range of factors, including the country's culture, models of training and education, and health care systems can all influence whether and how interventions are adopted for use within clinical practice. This article surveyed interventions used to determine whether and if so, how regions differ in utilizing various methods. My reflections on what this could mean for the paediatric physiotherapy occupation.

A very recent Systematic Review by Basant Saiid Hassan discussing the effectiveness of taping ch... more A very recent Systematic Review by Basant Saiid Hassan discussing the effectiveness of taping children with brachial plexus injures has raised questions and food for thought.
A number of articles about this topic have seen the light in the last decade and most are included in this Review. My thought on the outcomes and findings.

Clinical Notes 21 , 2019

Elastic Tape: Stretch, Tension, Recoil, Shearing stress, Resistance Skin and Tape The content of ... more Elastic Tape: Stretch, Tension, Recoil, Shearing stress, Resistance Skin and Tape The content of this Clinical Note has been in 'the making' for a number of years. It is my reflection on the meaning and importance of tape stretch, skin stretch, pull and the importance of the recoil effect. Do we need them? What do they do? What do people mean by tape tension? What is tape stretch? Is stretch important? Are these effects the same all over the body? What is the role of the skin?

This clinical note is now updated for the second time due to an interesting new study looking int... more This clinical note is now updated for the second time due to an interesting new study looking into more than just colour and the mechanical properties of tape published recently. Selva and colleagues ii looked into the mechanical properties, maximum adherence force and work done when removing tape from sheep skin. The tape was tested in the dry, wet and sweaty state and four colours of 19 brands were tested. The authors also looked at the substances found in the glues. To my knowledge this is the most comprehensive and detailed study into various properties of so many brands so far.

Collection of Clinical observations & Notes and Questions & Answers on the topic of Elastic Thera... more Collection of Clinical observations & Notes and Questions & Answers on the topic of Elastic Therapeutic Taping. Various topics from 2013 to 2017 have been addressed. Esther de Ru

Manual with the evidence, theoretical models of treatment and practical examples of using elastic... more Manual with the evidence, theoretical models of treatment and practical examples of using elastic therapeutic taping in paediatrics. Only book on paediatric taping that has been positively reviewed in the Pediatric Physical Therapy Journal.

Elastic Therapeutic Taping in Paediatrics
Rynearson, Elissa R.
Pediatric Physical Therapy. 26(4):471-472, Winter 2014.

This manual is only recommended for experienced professionals working with children.

Price: Euros 54,=
The Manual can be obtained by sending the author an email
Email Address: estherderu@gmail.com

Kuidas S-teipi peale panna ja juhendata vanemaid/hooldajaid/patsiente. 1. Alati alustada teibi te... more Kuidas S-teipi peale panna ja juhendata vanemaid/hooldajaid/patsiente. 1. Alati alustada teibi testribast, mis nahale jätta kaheks päevaks. Kontrollida kolmandal päeval, kas nahal esineb allergilist reaktsiooni.

Clinical Notes 19. Tape addressing constipation worthy of consideration translated into Greek Χ... more Clinical Notes 19. Tape addressing constipation worthy of consideration translated into Greek Χρήση ταινίας για την αντιμετώπιση της δυσκοιλιότητας σε εφήβους και ενήλικες με εγκεφαλική παράλυση.
Μια επιδημιολογική έρευνα των διατροφικών και γαστρεντερικών προβλημάτων από τον Elawad έδειξε ότι το 26% των παιδιών με εγκεφαλική παράλυση παρουσίασαν δυσκοιλιότητα. Πρέπει να καταλήξω στο συμπέρασμα ότι η χρήση καθαρτικών και φαρμάκων και άλλων κλασικών ιατρικών θεραπειών δεν έχει τα καλύτερα αποτελέσματα. Δυστυχώς, μέχρι στιγμής δεν έχουν πραγματοποιηθεί αρκετές μελέτες σχετικά με τη χρήση της ταινίας kinesio (KT) για τη δυσκοιλιότητα. Επισκόπηση βιβλιογραφίας για έγγραφα που γνωρίζω.

Clinical notes 21 stretch, recoil tape and skin in Greek Ελαστική ταινία: Stretch, Tension, Reco... more Clinical notes 21 stretch, recoil tape and skin in Greek Ελαστική ταινία: Stretch, Tension, Recoil, Shearing stress, Resistance Skin and Tape Το περιεχόμενο αυτής της Κλινικής Σημείωσης βρίσκεται εδώ και αρκετά χρόνια. Είναι ο προβληματισμός μου σχετικά με τη σημασία και τη σημασία του τεντώματος της ταινίας, του τεντώματος του δέρματος, του τραβήγματος και της σημασίας του εφέ ανάκρουσης. Τα χρειαζόμαστε; Τι κάνουν? Τι σημαίνουν οι άνθρωποι με την ένταση της ταινίας; Τι είναι το τέντωμα ταινίας; Είναι σημαντικό το τέντωμα; Είναι αυτά τα αποτελέσματα τα ίδια σε όλο το σώμα; Ποιος είναι ο ρόλος του δέρματος;

QETED-A küsimustik (liigne süljeeritus, Questionnaire Elastic Tape application Excessive Drooling... more QETED-A küsimustik (liigne süljeeritus, Questionnaire Elastic Tape application Excessive Drooling) in Estonmian.

Practical Taping Tips, 2021

Poster about Possibilities to address oedema and pain after surgery (jaw or nek area) or intubati... more Poster about Possibilities to address oedema and pain after surgery (jaw or nek area) or intubation.

General Elastic therapeutic Taping tips 2020 in Greek

QETED in Greek, 2020

A = ερωτηματολόγιο που χρησιμοποιήθηκε πριν από την έναρξη της εφαρμογής της ταινίας B = ερωτηματ... more A = ερωτηματολόγιο που χρησιμοποιήθηκε πριν από την έναρξη της εφαρμογής της ταινίας B = ερωτηματολόγιο μετά από 1 μήνα εφαρμογής της ταινίας C = ερωτηματολόγιο μετά από 3 μήνες εφαρμογής της ταινίας D = ερωτηματολόγιο μετά από 6/7 μήνες εφαρμογής της ταινίας E = ερωτηματολόγιο μετά από 1 έτος χρήσης της ταινίας

Position statement ETT Instructors, 2019

Position Statement regarding use yes/no of Cross-patches, CrossLinqs & Crossies Their use has be... more Position Statement regarding use yes/no of Cross-patches, CrossLinqs & Crossies Their use has been promoted various taping courses as suitable for many disorders. We have so far copied only the TMJ application as it has shown to be very effective for TMJ dysfunction and we advocate using for this disorder only. We are not trained in the Spiral Taping Method.

DRA Instruction Sheet Dutch, 2019

Vertaling van de ge-update versie van de Engelse DRA protocol.

Update of DRA application sheet 2019

Naar aanleiding van het plaatsen van het verslag genaamd ‘Medical Taping bij het kwijlen’ op de ... more Naar aanleiding van het plaatsen van het verslag genaamd ‘Medical Taping bij het kwijlen’ op de website van Fysiotape een reactie. Deze lijkt nodig daar er veel ontbreekt en een aantal onjuistheden staan in deze beschrijving (mening) van een collega. Als bedenkster van de s-tape voel ik mij aangesproken en geef ik hierbij update met best practice aanbevelingen.

The guidelines for the treatment of scoliosis in neuromuscular disorders . 2013

Parent Outcome Measure on Drooling: the Questionnaire Elastic Therapeutic Taping Excessive Drooli... more Parent Outcome Measure on Drooling: the Questionnaire Elastic Therapeutic Taping Excessive Drooling (QETED) and the Drooling Impact Scale (DIS) compared..

Verslag van 4 jaar gebruik van S-tape.. de ervaringen.... Text later in het Spaans vertaald en ge... more Verslag van 4 jaar gebruik van S-tape.. de ervaringen.... Text later in het Spaans vertaald en gepubliceerd.

protocol use s-tape for drooling and oromotor disorders

A= questionnaire used before initiating tape application B= questionnaire after 1 month of tape... more A= questionnaire used before initiating tape application
B= questionnaire after 1 month of tape application
C= questionnaire after 3 months of tape application
D= questionnaire after 6/7 months of tape application
E= questionnaire after 1 year of using tape

protocol use s-tape for drooling and oromotor disorders

Newest protocol for use s-tape in excessive drooling and oromotor problems

Introduccion a la Fisioterapia Fucional en Pediatria, 2009

F.F.P. Planteamiento Sí, Método No Con la integración de la CIF, del control motor, del desarrol... more F.F.P. Planteamiento Sí, Método No
Con la integración de la CIF, del control motor, del desarrollo motor, del medio ambiente y social del niño
FFP incluye todas las “destrezas” del fisioterapeuta para ayudar a los niños………
por ejemplo: masaje, partes de otros métodos, vendajes, materiales de casa y de más.

Can we ask the hairdresser or use Elastic therapeutic Tape when considering addressing problems t... more Can we ask the hairdresser or use Elastic therapeutic Tape when considering addressing problems through the skin of the scalp? Yes, we can… but with sound reasoning and good care. Sensory information given to the skin of the scalp can be used to influence pain or range of motion. Various tape applications and specific hair styling tips (based on research conducted by colleagues Diane Jacobs and Prof. Tsutomu Fukui), have the potential to be a possible effective assist in therapy.

Elastic Therapeutic Tape in the Dental & Ear-Nose-Throat Clinics: Scoping Review Literature , 2019

Elastic Therapeutic Kinesio Taping (ETT or KT) has long become a therapeutic tool used to address... more Elastic Therapeutic Kinesio Taping (ETT or KT) has long become a therapeutic tool used to address symptoms in musculoskeletal, neurological and lymphatic conditions. A scoping review of studies was conducted to determine if ETT/KT has the potential to reduce post-surgical morbidity, trismus, oedema, trauma, pain and TMJ dysfunction in the dental and ENT clinics.
Poster presented at the Conference: ETTforSLP From Research to Clinic: International Conference for Speech Language Therapists about Elastic Therapeutic Tape in Warsaw Poland 30-11-2019

Physiotherapy treatment in Congenital & Neuromuscular Scoliosis, 2019

Presentation about the Natural History, the Literature found and the available Guidelines concern... more Presentation about the Natural History, the Literature found and the available Guidelines concerning the Congenital and the NeuroMuscular scoliosis. The Siebenersyndrome of contractures is discussed and the medical and PT screening of both Congenital or NMS are described. The therapy possibilities & physiotherapeutic management of both are presented. Practical suggestions regarding Positioning and respiration, pre-post surgical management are discussed.

Tapen bij MS, fact or fashion? , 2018

Presentation held at the 7th MD Symposium about MS in the Netherlands 2018. Presentatie gehouden ... more Presentation held at the 7th MD Symposium about MS in the Netherlands 2018. Presentatie gehouden tijdens het 7e Multidisciplinaire Symposium over MS December 2018. Medical Taping/Kinesio Taping. Is deze echt effectief of is het de grootste nonsense?
Abstract
Elastisch therapeutisch tape (ETT) bekend als Medical taping in Nederland geniet grote bekendheid. Veel therapeuten hebben een scholing gevolgd. Er zijn echter voorstanders en tegenstanders. Volgens velen kan tape een positive invloed hebben op balans, coordinatie, kramp, oedeem, spierzwakte, spasticiteit, pijn, littekens, orgaan functie en eet,drink en stem dysfunctie. Volgens anderen is het niet meer dan een placebo, een tijdelijke hype met een verleidelijk gekleurde pleister. De vraag of deze behandelmodaliteit zinvol kan zijn bij het verlichten van de symptomen die voorkomen bij MS komt ter sprake in deze workshop.
De beoogde werkingsmechanisme van ETT en de bekende effecten worden gepresenteerd. De studies naar de effecten van tapen op het menselijk lichaam worden kort besproken. De fysiologische bewegingsmogelijkheden van de huid, celverandering bij rek en de skin unit’s worden gepresenteerd. De argumenten van voor en tegenstanders worden toegelicht.
Er wordt stilgestaan bij de uitkomsten van de studies over het tapen bij MS. Niet alle symptomen, bekend bij MS zijn echter onderwerp van deze MS-tape studies. Studies naar de effecten van tape bij andere neurologische aandoeningen zoals CVA en CP worden daarom besproken.
Een aantal applicaties genoemd in de studies zal worden gedemonstreerd. Aanvullend worden behandel- ideeën vanuit de praktijk aangereikt.

Presentation National Women Physio Conference in Hyderabad India 22nd July 2018 Menstruation, P... more Presentation National Women Physio Conference in Hyderabad India 22nd July 2018
Menstruation, Pregnancy, Labour and High Heels. Addressing the discomforts and pain with tape.
Esther de Ru PT, OMT, PPT
Abstract

Elastic Therapeutic Taping also known as Kinesio- or Kinesiology Taping has become a treatment modality used in many clinics. There are various ways of using tape and a number of different methods. More and more research into how the tape works on the human body has been undertaken. A large amount of studies have looked into various applications on both healthy subjects as well as patients. Sadly one much underestimated participant, the skin organ has not been mentioned often. The skin, the surface we apply the tape on, has been sadly overlooked. There is sufficient knowledge available but it seems that it is unknown to many.
In this presentation I hope to share a little about the properties of skin; especially the unknown ones. To use the possibilities tape offers to the fullest, we need to know about skin mobility, the physiological movement direction of skin, the cutaneous nerves, the fact that skin cells change shape during stretch and the different skin types. A short list of studies looking into the effects of applying tape to skin is presented. The use of test patches (of a number of good brands) is mentioned.
Discussed are the studies carried out looking into the effects of using tape for so-called ‘feminine issues’. At this National Women Physio Conference problems arising from menstruation, pregnancy, labour, birth and wearing high heels are addressed. It seemed relevant to speak about these to an audience of ladies. Studies looking into the effects of tape to address dysmenorrhea are by far in the majority.
Studies about the use of tape for premenstrual syndrome, pregnancy related back pain, sciatica during pregnancy, labour pain, recovery after caesarean section, diastasis recti abdominis and wearing high heels have been conducted. They studies will be addressed shortly. Many show the positive effects of using tape. Taping in pregnancy is under debate as colleague’s worldwide think differently about its safety yes/no.
In conclusion: tape can be used for many issues related to pain, swelling and dysfunction but must be used with knowledge taking the skin into account. Knowledge of various Theories and Taping Methods and knowing how tape works is needed to understand outcomes and use tape meaningfully.

Gent Belgium 2018 Presentation conference VVL Esther de Ru Sessie 10

Dubrovnik 2018 Poster presentation Background: Elastic therapeutic Taping (ETT) has become a pr... more Dubrovnik 2018 Poster presentation
Background: Elastic therapeutic Taping (ETT) has become a promising resource for treating many symptoms. Its effects on pain, posture, balance, gait, strength, endurance, swelling and ROM are well documented. It is also known under the names Kinesio Taping and Kinesiology Taping. In the last decade colleagues have started using ETT on people with scoliosis and kyphosis. A variation of applications to address pain, postural control, pulmonary function, functional re-education and balance are described but the clinical reasoning behind specific applications and their effects are not clear.
Objective: To systematically review the literature of clinical tape applications and the evidence of the effects of ETT on people of all ages with kyphosis and scoliosis types. To critically analyse the applications used and results obtained.
Method: Searches were conducted in electronic databases, Facebook groups and online papers in every language. Every article published and found until December 2017, involving the use of ETT on patients with spinal disorders was included. Results presented in all studies are discussed. As taping goals, tape application, patient age groups, classification and assessment tools differed, main results of all studies are presented.
Results: Positive results were associated with taping application: even though tape was very often used as an adjunct to therapy. Clinical reasoning behind applications was not clear, nor mentioned in many cases. As the original hypothesis into the effects of this method is under debate, the actual effects of the applications are not always reliable.
Conclusion: Elastic therapeutic taping seems to be a promising adjunct but results and treatment goals vary. As it often used in conjunction with standard treatment, its’ specific effects are difficult to surmise. Using tape without sufficient knowledge of skin movement might prove useless or possible harmful. More research into the effects of adding ETT as adjunct treatment of spinal disorders of all age groups is badly needed.

Liverpool U.K 2015 Poster presentation Abstract: Relevance: Introduction of relevant research i... more Liverpool U.K 2015 Poster presentation Abstract:
Relevance: Introduction of relevant research into routine patient care is a real challenge. This presentation aims to bridge the gap between innovative research and our daily professional practice. Patella tracking might not be necessary as a result.
Purpose: Aim is to present the results of exiting research and its transition into the clinic in the case of taping knee disorders. Ground breaking research into the effects of taping on motor control, decision making, coordination and pain has been undertaken. The results of these findings have been translated into a new clinical tape application.
Methods: An extensive search of relevant databases and internet journals looking for information of the effects of taping (measured by ultra-sonar imaging, fMRI and VAS pain scale) on motor control, decision making, coordination and pain has been undertaken. Research into the skin-brain connection justifying how and why (elastic) therapeutic tape works was also conducted. Two important studies (Callaghan M and Konishi Y) were found. In both cases the authors applied a 10 cm wide tape of different brand and composition to the flexed knee covering the patella. To prevent pleats in the tape or underlying skin a small adjustment was made in the clinic. Two oblong rounded strips of 5 cm elastic therapeutic tape were cut and these were applied in a parallel fashion.
Analysis: The resulting tape was applied to the painful knee of six volunteers with Patella Femoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) and/or osteoarthritis.
Results: Applying 2 oblong shaped strips of 5 cm elastic therapeutic tape parallel to each other onto the frontal skin of the knee has positive effects on pain and function in both PFPS and Osteoarthritis.
Conclusions: This application has a positive effect on pain and function in both disorders in this group of volunteers.
Impact and Implications: This tape application could very well be as effective as the patella tracking McConnell tape used in cases of PFPS.
Funding Acknowledgement: Non
References: Callaghan,Michael J. McKie Shane , Richardson Paul , Oldham Jacqueline A. Effects of Patellar Taping on Brain Activity During Knee Joint Proprioception Tests Using Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging.Phys Ther. 2012 Jun; 92(6): 821-830.
Callaghan,Michael J. Selfe James, Pam J. Bagley, Oldham Jacqueline A. The Effects of Patellar Taping on Knee Joint Proprioception. J Athl Train. 2002 Jan-Mar; 37(1): 19-24.
Yu Konishi Tactile stimulation with kinesiology tape alleviates muscle weakness attributable to attenuation of Ia afferents. J Sci Med Sport. 2013 Jan;16(1):45-8. doi: 10.1016/j.jsams.2012.04.007
Key-Words: pfps, taping, osteoarthritis knee
DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.1.2632.5207

Poland Conference 2014 Presentation

Mumbai India 1-3rd May 2015 International conference of Autism, Cerebral palsy and Neurodevelo... more Mumbai India 1-3rd May 2015 International conference of Autism, Cerebral palsy and
Neurodevelopmental disorders.

Abstract:
1. Presenting: oral problems (resulting communication and dental problems) and scoliosis as some of the issues children and parents with CP have to deal with.
2. Introducing the 4 Classification Systems we now have to describe limitations of someone's functional ability.
1. the GMFCS Gross Motor Classification System https://www.cerebralpalsy.org.au/…/gross-motor-function-cl…/
2. the MACS Manual Ability Classification System http://www.macs.nu/
3. the CFCS Communication Function Classification System http://cfcs.us/
4. the EDACS Eating and Drinking Ability Classification System
http://www.sussexcommunity.nhs.uk/get-involved/eating_drinking_classification.htm
3. Introducing the concept that touch could be an extra tool. A short look into recent evidence on touch: its relation to motor function, pain relief by touch, the sensing and feeling through touch.
4. Implications for parents and professionals.

Poster presentation SOSORT MEETING May 2014

La importancia de la piel en la aplicación del vendaje neuromuscular. Presented at AEVNM Congres ... more La importancia de la piel en la aplicación del vendaje neuromuscular. Presented at AEVNM Congres in 2013

Presentation about the Human Skin: our most underestimated organ. Presenting the possibilities it... more Presentation about the Human Skin: our most underestimated organ. Presenting the possibilities it gives us to communicate & treat. Discriminative and Affective Touch: Sensing and Feeling, avoiding nocebo. How contextual factors affect physiotherapy outcomes. Skin properties and characteristics, the old and the new. Skin movement and skin stretch.

Poster on the effects of the s-tape on excessive drooling, the QETED questionnaire and results of... more Poster on the effects of the s-tape on excessive drooling, the QETED questionnaire and results of long term treatment.
AAMS 1st CONGRESS September 9-13, 2015 in Los Angeles, California USA.
DOI 10.13140/RG.2.1.4128.5601

Will manipulating skin influence trunk rotation as measured by scoliometer? Immediate results of ... more Will manipulating skin influence trunk rotation as measured by scoliometer? Immediate results of applying Elastic Therapeutic Tape on spinal rotation: experimental study of twins with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.
Introduction: The human body needs skin moving normally to function properly. Research by Richard RL and colleagues identified functional cutaneous areas in the body. They found that the amount of skin involved in joint movement extends far beyond the immediate proximity of the local joint creases. Recent research by prof. T Fukui has shown the physiological movement path of skin in the whole human body. Should skin movement or the lack thereof be a matter of concern in the treatment of scoliosis patients? Can we influence rotational movement of the spine by manipulating the skin with tape?
Method: Four different tape applications were trialled in two sessions with the assistance of two thirteen year old twin girls with IAS. Parents and girls consented after explanation of experimental study goals and method. They were familiar with Elastic Therapeutic Taping and its possibilities in sports as they both play basketball. Participants were assessed with scoliometer at a number of vertebral levels before applying the tapes and directly after applying. Tapes were then removed. Two application were trialled per session.
Conclusion: The last tape applied in the lumbar area resulted in influencing spinal rotation in both participants measured by scoliometer. This experiment shows that we can influence rotation of the spine just by applying a small piece of elastic tape therapeutically taking Fukui research and his Skin Rules into account.
Discussion: The ‘extra’ skin making flexion and extension of trunk possible is located in the lower trunk region. Interestingly skin movement during rotation trunk changes direction at the spine. This experimental research shows that we can influence skin and rotation in the spine just by applying manual stretch or tapes. More research into this phenomena could be of importance.