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

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hu5u4hXtAX4

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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,

Low-Dye Taping

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.