Athletic Taping
Why
do
peop
le
tape
?
• Historically an important part of athletic training• Becoming
decreasingly important due to questions surfacing concerning effectiveness• Utilized in areas of
injury care and protection
Tape
vs.
Brac
e Tape Brace
Compression post surgery/ post injury
Prevention Prevention
Support- ligaments Chronic injury
Time LIMIT ROM
Proprioceptive feedback
Pre-surgery
Decreases joint instability
Stabilize joint
Adva
ntag
es o
f ta
ping
Customized to each person
Lightweight Takes up little space Effectiveness has been
proven Used where braces are
not permitted Inexpensive for short
term
Disa
dvan
tage
s fo
r tap
ing Expensive for long
term use Requires time to apply Need practice to apply Support effectiveness
diminishes with time Development of
allergies
KT o
r Kin
esot
ape http://www.kttape.com/
what-is-kt-tape/
Prep
arat
ion
for
Tapi
ng
• Skin surface should be clean of oil, perspiration and dirt• Hair should be removed
to prevent skin irritation with tape removal• Tape adherent is optional• Foam and skin lubricant
should be used to minimize blisters
Prep
arat
ion
for
Tapi
ng
• Tape directly to skin • Prewrap (roll of thin
foam) can be used to protect skin in cases where tape is used daily• Prewrap should only
be applied one layer thick when taping and should be anchored proximally and distally
Prop
er ta
ping
te
chni
que
• Tape width used dependent on area• Acute angles =
narrower tape• Overlap strips by ½ to
¾ tape width• Every taping job is
individual
Tear
ing
tape • Various techniques can be used but should always allow athlete to hold on to roll of tape• Do not bend, twist or
wrinkle tape• Tearing should result in
straight edge with no loose strands• Some tapes may
require cutting agents
Thum
b hy
pere
xten
sion
and
hype
rabd
uctio
n
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hu5u4hXtAX4
1
2
Wris
t Hyp
erex
tens
ion
tapi
ng
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QwI7kkff1LU
Ankle
Tapi
ng
http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&feature=endscreen&v=7pPROeq7wEM
Ankle Taping
Other tape sites
For your interest
Low-
Dye
Tapi
ng
(Arc
h)
Low-dye taping helps to improve foot biomechanics by keeping the athlete from over pronating (foot rotating inward).
If low-dye taping gives significant relief, it is a strong indication that functional orthotics may be appropriate.
This procedure does not always provide relief. If there is no relief after two to three procedures, low-dye taping should be discontinued,
Turf
Toe
Tapi
ng
Turf toe, technically called a metatarsalphalangeal joint (MPJ) sprain, can occur after a forceful hyperextension (upward bending) of the big toe, causing damage to the ligaments and joint capsule.
Taping can help stabilize the MPJ of the big toe, keeping it from hyper-extending.
Turf
Toe
Tapi
ng
Achi
lles-T
endo
n Ta
ping
The Achilles tendon is the largest tendon in the body, joining the lower leg gastrocnemius and soleus muscles to the heel bone (calcaneus).
Most ruptures of the Achilles tendon occur with the contraction of the calf muscles.
Taping is an effective way to relieve strain and overstretching.
Achi
lles-T
endo
n Ta
ping
Shin
-Spl
int
Tapi
ng
Shin-splints, or medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS), should be properly diagnosed prior to treatment.
Circumferential elastic taping is a common method for providing some relief, giving gentle compression that relieves some of the discomfort of MTSS.
Shin
-Spl
int
Tapi
ng
Finge
r Tap
ing
Finger support can be obtained from a simple buddy taping procedure.
Elbo
w Ta
ping
Hyperextension of the elbow is normally the result of falling on an outstretched arm or hand.
Taping prevents hyperextension and prevents hyper mobility, a body part from moving beyond its normal range of motion.
Elbo
w Ta
ping
Groi
n W
rap
Groin wrap uses a specialized wrap designed for this area to help with rehabilitation and
recovery.Double length six inch elastic wrap.
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