1. Chapter 13: Taping and Wrapping

2. Copyright ©2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 2 Prophylactic Ankle Taping  Ankle taping adds support and protection from new or additional injury.

3. Copyright ©2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 3 Basic Ankle Taping  Spray the area to be taped thoroughly with spray adherent.  Place a heel pad on the back of the foot and a lace pad on top of the foot.

4. Copyright ©2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 4 Basic Ankle Taping (cont.)  Apply underwrap to the entire area to be taped, using equal tension and avoiding wrinkles.  Apply two anchor strips at the top of the ankle and a lower anchor strip to the mid-foot area of the instep.

5. Copyright ©2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 5 Basic Ankle Taping (cont.)  Apply three stirrups to the outside of the ankle, beginning on the medial side.  Apply three additional stirrups extending to the heel and secured on the lateral side.

6. Copyright ©2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 6 Basic Ankle Taping (cont.)  Apply cover strips down the ankle over the entire length of the ankle.  Cover the bottom of the foot with cover strips.

7. Copyright ©2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 7 Basic Ankle Taping (cont.)  Apply two heel locks beginning on the lateral side of the ankle.  Apply a second heel lock beginning on the medial side of the ankle.

8. Copyright ©2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 8 Basic Ankle Taping (cont.)  Apply a figure eight beginning on the medial side of the ankle.  Gently compress the taped ankle to ensure complete adhesive adherence.

9. Copyright ©2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 9 Wrist Taping  Wrist taping adds support along with mild compression.

10. Copyright ©2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 10 Wrist Taping (cont.)  Wrap the wrist with an underwrap.  Apply cover or compression strips beginning 3 to 4 inches proximal to the wrist.

11. Copyright ©2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 11 Wrist Taping (cont.)  Apply an anchor strip through the palm area, pinching it at the thumb to avoid pressure at the thumb joint.  Apply another set of compression strips covering the ends of the anchor strip.

12. Copyright ©2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 12 Elbow Taping  This procedure helps prevent hyperextension of the elbow.  Shave skin if necessary, then apply underwrap and spray adherent. Adherent should be applied 2 inches above and below the wrap.

13. Copyright ©2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 13 Elbow Taping (cont.)  With the arm partially flexed, apply an anchor strip above and below the underwrap.

14. Copyright ©2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 14 Elbow Taping (cont.)  Cut down the middle of Elastikon or similar tape to create two anchor strips. Wrap them around the arm over the initial anchor.

15. Copyright ©2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 15 Elbow Taping (cont.)  Repeat the cutting and anchoring of the Elastikon for the bottom of the tape.  Apply cover strips at the top and bottom elastic anchor strips.

16. Copyright ©2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 16 Elbow Taping (cont.)  Wrap the entire elbow with 2" lightweight elastic tape.