Selecting the right cut, anchor location, and stretch profile dictates whether the tape supports joint motion or causes skin shear. The matrix below outlines standard clinical configurations across hip presentations:
| Target Condition | Strip Geometry | Target Tension (%) | Primary Mechanism |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Trochanteric Pain (GTPS) | Two I-Strips (Cross configuration) | 25%, 50% Center; 0% Anchors | Decompresses subgluteal bursa; dampens friction |
| Hip Flexor Strain | One I-Strip + One Y-Strip | 25%, 35% along muscle belly | Assists concentric hip flexion; cues extension limits |
| Gluteus Medius Weakness | Y-Strip (Origin to Insertion) | 15%, 25% (Facilitation) | Neurosensory facilitation for single-leg pelvic alignment |
| Deep Gluteal Irritation / Sciatica | Star or Grid Pattern (3 I-Strips) | 50% Center; 0% Anchors | Focal tissue decompression over the piriformis space |
