1. Athletic Taping

2. Historically an important part of athletic training
Becoming decreasingly important due to questions surfacing concerning effectiveness
Utilized in areas of injury care and protection
Why do people tape?

3. Tape vs. Brace Tape Brace Compression post surgery/ post injury
Prevention
Support- ligaments
Chronic injury
Time
LIMIT ROM
Proprioceptive feedback
Pre-surgery
Decreases joint instability
Stabilize joint
Tape vs. Brace

4. Advantages of taping Customized to each person Lightweight
Takes up little space
Effectiveness has been proven
Used where braces are not permitted
Inexpensive for short term
Advantages of taping

5. Disadvantages for taping
Expensive for long term use
Requires time to apply
Need practice to apply
Support effectiveness diminishes with time
Development of allergies
Disadvantages for taping

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KT or Kinesotape

7. Preparation for Taping
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
Preparation for Taping

8. Preparation for Taping
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
Preparation for Taping

9. Proper taping technique
Tape width used dependent on area
Acute angles = narrower tape
Overlap strips by ½ to ¾ tape width
Every taping job is individual
Proper taping technique

10. 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
Tearing tape

11. Thumb hyperextension and hyperabduction
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Thumb hyperextension and hyperabduction

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14. Wrist Hyperextension taping
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Wrist Hyperextension taping

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Ankle Taping

17. Ankle Taping

18. Other tape sites
For your interest

19. 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 (Arch)

20. Low-Dye Taping

21. 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 Taping

22. Turf Toe Taping

23. Achilles-Tendon Taping
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.
Achilles-Tendon Taping

24. Achilles-Tendon Taping

25. 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-Splint Taping

26. Shin-Splint Taping

27. Finger support can be obtained from a simple buddy taping procedure.
Finger Taping

28. 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.
Elbow Taping

29. Elbow Taping

30. Groin wrap uses a specialized wrap designed for this area to help with rehabilitation and recovery.
Double length six inch elastic wrap.
Groin Wrap