Chapter 8:Chapter 8:Bandaging and TapingBandaging and Taping
What are the nine rules for tape application?What are the nine rules for tape application?
If the part to be taped is a joint, place it in the If the part to be taped is a joint, place it in the position in which it is to be stabilized.position in which it is to be stabilized.
Overlap the tape at least half the width of the tape Overlap the tape at least half the width of the tape below.below.
Avoid continuous taping.Avoid continuous taping. Keep the tape roll in the hand whenever possible.Keep the tape roll in the hand whenever possible. Smooth and mold the tape as it is laid on the skin.Smooth and mold the tape as it is laid on the skin. Allow the tape to fit the natural contour of the skin.Allow the tape to fit the natural contour of the skin. Start taping with an anchor piece and finish by Start taping with an anchor piece and finish by
applying a lock strip.applying a lock strip. Where maximum support is desired, tape directly Where maximum support is desired, tape directly
over the skin.over the skin. Do not apply tape if skin is hot or cold from a Do not apply tape if skin is hot or cold from a
therapeutic modality.therapeutic modality.
Taping is a secondary function!Taping is a secondary function!
Athletes who should absolutely be taped are those Athletes who should absolutely be taped are those with acute injuries.with acute injuries.
Six months to one year after an acute injury, athletes Six months to one year after an acute injury, athletes should depend on the strength of their own should depend on the strength of their own structures.structures.
Taping does supply some additional support, but Taping does supply some additional support, but exercises are better!exercises are better!
Exercises should be done right before taping, not only Exercises should be done right before taping, not only because it strengthens the structures, but it allows because it strengthens the structures, but it allows fluid into the extremities, increasing it’s size so the fluid into the extremities, increasing it’s size so the tape is not to tight.tape is not to tight.
You have a better chance of being hurt during You have a better chance of being hurt during practice, therefore it is better to tape during practice practice, therefore it is better to tape during practice rather than games.rather than games.
Taping does not strengthen structures, exercise does!Taping does not strengthen structures, exercise does! Most taping is done for psychological reasons.Most taping is done for psychological reasons. Some athletes are taped for looks!Some athletes are taped for looks!
Achilles TapingAchilles Taping
Ankle TapingAnkle Taping
Fan Arch Support TapingFan Arch Support Taping
Teardrop Arch Support Teardrop Arch Support TapingTaping
X Arch X Arch Support Support TapingTaping
Buddy TapingBuddy Taping(Fingers or (Fingers or
Toes)Toes)
Bunion Toe TapingBunion Toe Taping
Turf Toe Turf Toe TapingTaping
Elbow Hyperextension Elbow Hyperextension TapingTaping
Elbow Restriction Elbow Restriction TapingTaping
Hip Spica TapingHip Spica Taping
Collateral Ligament Collateral Ligament TapingTaping
Knee Hyperextension Knee Hyperextension TapingTaping
Knee Rotary TapingKnee Rotary Taping
Low Dye TapingLow Dye Taping
McConnell McConnell TapingTaping
Thumb Spica TapingThumb Spica Taping
Thumb Thumb Sprain Sprain TapingTaping
Toe Spica Toe Spica TapingTaping
Wrist Wrist Taping 1Taping 1
Wrist Taping 2Wrist Taping 2
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