Archives for TAPING

Taping and strapping principles

Types of sports strapping tape There are many different types of tape used for strapping and taping in sport.... ... more

Taping the Foot and the Toes

Arch tape (low-dye taping) Used for arch support; commonly used for plantar fasciitis (Saxelby et al, 1997). An anchor... ... more

Taping the Ankle

Inversion taping Used prophylactically to prevent lateral ankle sprains. Anchors are placed around the metatarsals, proximal to the base... ... more

Taping the Lower Leg

Medial tibial stress syndrome Used to decrease the symptoms of medial shin pain. Tape is applied in a... ... more

Taping the Knee

Hyperextension Used for hyperextension injury, posterior capsule sprain, and hamstring tendon strain. With the athlete standing on a... ... more

Taping the Thigh Muscles

Hamstring and quadriceps strain A bandage is applied in a circular pattern around the thigh or a thigh... ... more

Taping the Hip

Hip flexor For hip flexor strain. The patient stands in slight hip flexion. The end of the wrap... ... more

Taping the Fingers

Buddy taping Used to immobilize the fingers for sprains or fractures. Strips are placed around adjacent proximal and... ... more

Taping the Wrist

Wrist hyperextension Used for hyperextension injury to the wrist. Placing the Xs on the dorsal surface of the... ... more