Chapter 21 Donovan Gonzalez Taping and Wrapping Chapter 21 Donovan Gonzalez

Uses of tape Prevention Treatment of different injuries Injury, blisters etc. Treatment of different injuries Closing laceration Covering abrasions Covering skin conditions Limiting motion to eliminate or reduce stress on ligaments

Warning signs to look for Increased pain with tape Decreased circulation Color or temperature change in skin

Taping Guidelines Tape is most beneficial when applied directly on clean and shaved skin Preventing skin irritation Prewrap/ underwrap Skin adherent Skin lubrication Adherent allergies Latex allergies

Guidelines cont. Making sure all cuts, blisters, skin conditions are covered prior to taping over it.

Issues for inexperienced tapers When tape folds Becomes difficult to tear Will have to use scissor instead of tearing Will be unable to turn corners or go over irregular anatomy without wrinkling or folding. Taping too loose or too tight

Removal of adhesive tape Use bandage scissors or tape cutters ( ex. Shark tape cutter) Move scissors or cutters along natural channels and avoiding bony prominances Athletic trainer will observe for blistering or skin being pulled off with tape during removal If tape is damaging skin tape will be removed in an alternate way.

Common areas for taping or wrapping Basic ankle taping Turf toe Arch tape Achilles tendon taping Knee stapping Elbow taping Wrist/ hand/ thumb strapping

Cont. Ankle wrapping Calf and knee wrapping Hip flexor/ groin wrapping Hamstring/ quadriceps wrapping