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Taping and Bandaging
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Routinely used by athletic trainers
Used to minimize swelling, provide support to injured areas and prevent injury
Evidence Based Literature Reviews
Limited effectiveness of taping
Still widely used, not for all ailments
Braces are often more effective than taping
Countless variations
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Bandaging
Will contribute to recovery of injuries
When applied incorrectly may cause discomfort, wound contamination, hamper healing
Must be firmly applied while still allowing circulation
Used to cover open wound, secure compressive/protective pad, provide support
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Materials
Gauze- sterile pads for wounds, hold dressings in place (roller bandage) or padding for prevention of blisters
Cotton cloth- ankle wraps, triangular and cravat bandages
Elastic bandages- extensible and very useful with sports; active bandages allowing for movement; can provide support and compression for wound healing
Cohesive elastic bandage- exerts constant even pressure; 2 layer bandage that is self adhering
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Elastic Bandages
Gauze, cotton cloth, elastic wrapping
Length and width vary and are used according to body part and size
Sizes ranges 2, 3, 4, 6 inch width and 6 or 10 yard lengths
Should be rolled when stored
Bandage selected should be free from wrinkles, seams and imperfections that could cause irritation
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6. Elastic Bandage Application
Hold bandage in preferred hand with loose end extending from bottom of roll
Back surface of loose end should lay on skin surface
Pressure and tension should be standardized
Usual application involves overlapping wrap
Start application at smallest circumference of limb
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Body part should be wrapped in position of maximum contraction
More turns with moderate tension vs. fewer turns with maximum tension
Each turn should overlap by half to prevent separation
Circulation should be monitored when limbs are wrapped
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Elastic bandages can be used to provide support for a variety scenarios:
Ankle and foot spica
Spiral bandage (spica)
Groin support
Shoulder spica
Elbow figure-eight
Gauze hand and wrist figure-eight
Cloth ankle wrap
Figure 8-1
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9. Elastic Bandage Techniques
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10. Elastic Bandage Techniques
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11. Elastic Bandage Techniques
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12. Elastic Bandage Techniques
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Sling and Swathe
Combination utilized to stabilize arm
Used in instances of shoulder dislocations and fractures
Figure 8-13
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14. Non-elastic and Elastic Adhesive Taping
Historically an important part of athletic training
Becoming decreasingly important due to questions surfacing concerning effectiveness
Utilized in areas of injury care and protection
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15. Non-elastic White Tape
Great adaptability due to:
Uniform adhesive mass
Adhering qualities
Lightness
Relative strength
Help to hold dressings and provide support and protection to injured areas
Come in variety of sizes (1”, 1 1/2” , 2”)
When purchasing the following should be considered:
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Winding Tension
Critically important
If applied for protection tension must be even
Figure 8-14
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Elastic Adhesive Tape
Used in combination with non-elastic tape
Good for small, angular parts due to elasticity as well as soft tissues that expand.
Comes in a variety of widths (1”, 2”, 3”, 4”)
Figure 8-15
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18. Adhesive Tape: Preparation for Taping
Skin surface should be cleaned 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 and skin irritation
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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
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20. Rules for Tape Application
Tape in the position in which joint must be stabilized
Overlap the tape by half
Avoid continuous taping
Keep tape roll in hand whenever possible
Smooth and mold tape as it is laid down on skin
Allow tape to follow contours of the skin
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21. Rules for Tape Application (cont.)
Start taping with an anchor piece and finish by applying a locking strip
Where maximum support is desired, tape directly to the skin
Do not apply tape if skin is hot or cold from treatments
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Selecting Proper Tape Width
Tape width used dependent on area
Acute angles = narrower tape
Tearing tape
Various techniques can be used but should always allow athlete trainer 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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24. Additional Taping Information
Removing adhesive tape
Removable by hand
Always pull tape in direct line with body (one hand pulls tape while other hand presses skin in opposite direction
Aid of tape scissors and cutters may be required
Be sure not to aggravate injured area with cutting device
Start superior to joint and move inferiorly
Also removable with chemical solvents
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Taping Supplies
Razor (hair removal)
Soap (skin cleaning)
Alcohol (oil removal)
Adhesive spray
Prewrap material
Heel and lace pads
White non-elastic tape
Elastic adhesive tape
Felt and foam padding material
Tape scissors
Tape cutters
Elastic bandages
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26. Common Foot Taping Procedures
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27. Arch Technique 1 (to support weak arches)
Figure 8-20
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28. Arch Technique 2 (for longitudinal arch)
Figure 8-21
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29. Arch Technique 3 (X teardrop arch and forefoot support)
Figure 8-22
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30. Arch Technique 4 (fan arch support)
Figure 8-23
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LowDye Technique (Management of fallen arch, pronation, arch strains and plantar fascitis) (
Figure 8-24
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Sprained Toes
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Hallux Valgus
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Turf Toe (prevents excessive hyperextension of metatarsophalangeal joint)
Figure 8-27
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35. Hammer or Clawed Toes (reduces pressure of bent toes against shoes)
Figure 8-28
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36. Fractured Toes (splints injured to non-injured toe)
Figure 8-29
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37. Common Ankle Taping Procedures
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Most commonly used taping technique
Provides patient with comfort w/out restricting normal function
Evidence-based Literature Review
Effective in reducing ankle sprains and providing mechanical restraint to excessive ankle motion
May lose initial level of resistance rapidly
Pre-wrap facilitate effectiveness, allowing for longer motion control
Ankle bracing is superior to taping
Still used widely by athletic trainers
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Closed Basket Weave (Gibney) Technique
Used for newly sprained or chronically weak ankles
Figure 8-30
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Open Basket Weave
Allows more dorsiflexion and plantar flexion, provides medial and lateral stability and room for swelling
Used in acute sprain situations in conjunction with elastic bandage and cold application
U-shaped felt pad can be used to provide focal compression
Aids in controlling swelling
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Open Basket Weave
Figure 8-31
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42. Continuous-Stretch Tape Technique
Figure 8-32
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43. Common Leg & Knee Taping Procedures
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44. Achilles Tendon (prevent Achilles over-stretching)
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Collateral Ligament
Figure 8-34
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Rotary Taping for Knee Instability (provides stability following ACL & MCL injury)
Figure 8-35
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Knee Hyperextension (Prevent knee hyperextension, provide support to injured hamstring or slackened cruciate ligament)
Figure 8-36
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48. Patellofemoral Taping (McConnell technique)
Helps to manage glide, tilt, rotation and anteroposterior orientation of patella
Accomplished by passively taping patella into biomechanically correct position
Also provides prolonged stretch to soft-tissue structures associated with dysfunction
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49. Patellofemoral Taping (McConnell technique)
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51. Common Upper Extremity Taping Procedures
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52. Elbow Restriction (Prevents elbow hyperextension)
Figure 8-42 & 43
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53. Wrist Technique 1 (Mild wrist sprains and strains)
Figure 8-44
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54. Wrist Technique 2 (Protects and stabilizes badly injured wrist)
Figure 8-45
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Bruised Hand
Figure 8-46
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56. Sprained Thumb (Provides support to musculature and joint)
Figure 8-47
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57. Finger and Thumb Checkreins
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Kinesio Taping
Technique developed in Japan and widely used throughout Europe and Asia
Can be stretched to 140% of original length
Provides constant tension (shear) to the skin
Therapeutic in that its effect occurs through activation of neurological and circulatory systems with movement
Can be used immediately post and during rehab of injury
Used for edema reduction, pain management, and inhibition/facilitation of motor activity
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Mechanism by which Kinesio Tape works
Improving circulation and lymph by eliminating tissue fluid or bleeding beneath skin
Correcting muscle function by strengthening weakened muscles
Decreasing pain through neurological suppression
Repositioning subluxed joints by relieving abnormal muscle tension
Stimulates cutaneous mechanoreceptors through pressure and tension on skin, enhancing proprioception through cutaneous feedback
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Basic Application Principles
Apply tape from origin to insertion without minimal tension for muscle support
Should be applied from insertion to origin during rehabilitation
Muscle is placed on gentle functional stretch with tape at ~10% of resting static length
Can be worn for 3-4 days
Latex free, cotton fabric
Heat activated adhesive
Comes in various sizes
Athletic trainers indicate…
It can provide support and stability
Requires specialized training
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61. Kinesio Taping for Plantar Fasciitis
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62. Kinesio Taping for Patellofemoral Pain
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63. Kinesio Taping for Low Back Strain
Figure 8-52
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64. Kinesio Taping for Shoulder Instability
Figure 8-53
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