1. Chapter 21 Donovan Gonzalez
Taping and Wrapping
Chapter 21
Donovan
Gonzalez

2. 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

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

4. 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

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

6. 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

7. 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.

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

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