1. Thumb Tape

2. Thumb Tape Begin with a small amount of Pre-Wrap
Put an anchor strip around the wrist close to the hand

3. Split the tape for Spicas Go all the way around the hand – no ribbons
Thumb Tape
Split the tape for Spicas
Go all the way around the hand – no ribbons

4. Thumb Tape Circle the thumb completely
Pinch the tape where it crosses the crease of the thumb
Circle the thumb completely

5. Overlap by about half tape width
Thumb Tape
Pinch again
Overlap by about half tape width

6. Thumb Tape End with one closure strip around the wrist
Make sure that it is neat
Check for tightness
• capillary bed refill
• numbness
• cold or blue

7. Thumb Tape