Why
do p
eople
ta
pe?
• 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 v
s. B
race
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
nta
ges
of
tapin
g
Customized to each person
Lightweight
Takes up little space
Effectiveness has been proven
Used where braces are not permitted
Inexpensive for short term
Dis
adva
nta
ges
for
tapin
g Expensive for long term use
Requires time to apply
Need practice to apply
Support effectiveness diminishes with time
Development of allergies
Prepara
tion f
or
Tapin
g
• 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
Prepara
tion f
or
Tapin
g
• 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
Proper
tapin
g
tech
niq
ue
• Tape width used dependent on area
• Acute angles = narrower tape
• Overlap strips by ½ to ¾ tape width
• Every taping job is individual
Teari
ng t
ape • 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
Ankl
e T
apin
g
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Low
-Dye
Tapin
g
(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 T
apin
g
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.
Ach
illes-
Tendon
Tapin
g
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.
Shin
-Splin
t Ta
pin
g
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.
Elb
ow
Tapin
g
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.
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