Athletic Taping

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

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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

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for

tapin

g Expensive for long term use

Requires time to apply

Need practice to apply

Support effectiveness diminishes with time

Development of allergies

KT o

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tape http://www.kttape.com/

what-is-kt-tape/

Prepara

tion f

or

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• 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

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• 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

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• 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

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QwI7kkff1LU

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&feature=endscreen&v=7pPROeq7wEM

Ankle Taping

Other tape

sites

For your interest

Low

-Dye

Tapin

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(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

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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 T

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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.

Ach

illes-

Tendon

Tapin

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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.

Shin

-Splin

t Ta

pin

g

Finger

Tapin

g

Finger support can be

obtained from a simple buddy taping

procedure.

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.

Elb

ow

Tapin

g

Gro

in W

rap

Groin wrap uses a specialized wrap designed for this area

to help with rehabilitation and recovery.Double length six inch

elastic wrap.