Chapter 11 Taping and Wrapping Uses of Tape

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Chapter 11 Taping and Wrapping

Chapter 11 Taping and Wrapping

Uses of Tape for Prevention and Treatment of Athletic Injuries • Temporarily or permanently

Uses of Tape for Prevention and Treatment of Athletic Injuries • Temporarily or permanently closing lacerations • Preventing blisters on areas of skin exposed to repeated friction • Holding bandages, pads, dressings and splinting devices in place • Securing splints for small fractures 2

Uses of Tape for Prevention and Treatment of Athletic Injuries • Supporting bony anatomy

Uses of Tape for Prevention and Treatment of Athletic Injuries • Supporting bony anatomy and relieving stress on adjacent or supportive soft tissue • Restricting motion to support and eliminate stress on ligaments • Restriction of motion and compression to support muscle, tendon or stress injuries 3

Warning! • If pain or soreness doesn’t decrease or go away, further evaluation and

Warning! • If pain or soreness doesn’t decrease or go away, further evaluation and diagnosis will be needed. • Adequate circulation is crucial. 4

Warning! • If extremity changes color or starts to get cold, the taping or

Warning! • If extremity changes color or starts to get cold, the taping or wrapping is probably too tight and must be redone to the athlete’s recommendations. 5

The Safe and Proper Use of Athletic Adhesive Tapes • Prophylactic strapping of ankle

The Safe and Proper Use of Athletic Adhesive Tapes • Prophylactic strapping of ankle – Greatest single use of adhesive tape • Tape must be applied with ease, speed, and consistency. • Tape must afford protection and stability to the part being strapped. 6

Taping Guidelines • The best taping procedure is done directly on shaved skin. •

Taping Guidelines • The best taping procedure is done directly on shaved skin. • Taping every day may cause the skin to become irritated. – Use underwrap and skin adherent prior to taping. • Make sure the athlete is not allergic to the tape or skin adherent. 7

Taping Guidelines • The area to be taped should be clean and dry; remove

Taping Guidelines • The area to be taped should be clean and dry; remove all oils from the skin. • Cover all cuts and blisters with an adhesive bandage containing some type of skin lubricant. • Apply skin lubricant and foam padding on friction or pressure areas before applying underwrap. 8

Taping Pitfalls to Avoid • If tape folds over, it is difficult to tear

Taping Pitfalls to Avoid • If tape folds over, it is difficult to tear at the fold. – Use scissors or tear the tape at a fresh edge. • Turning corners over irregular anatomy can be a challenge. 9

Taping Pitfalls to Avoid • Keeping tape smooth and wrinkle-free can be difficult. •

Taping Pitfalls to Avoid • Keeping tape smooth and wrinkle-free can be difficult. • Inexperience can lead to the tape being too loose or too tight. 10

Removal of Adhesive Tape • Use bandage scissors or a special tape cutter. •

Removal of Adhesive Tape • Use bandage scissors or a special tape cutter. • Lubricant on the blunt edge of the scissors or cutter will allow sliding under the edge of the tape with ease. • Move the scissors or cutter along natural channels or areas of greatest soft-tissue cushion. – Avoid bony prominences. 11

Removal of Adhesive Tape • Peel the tape off directly back against itself at

Removal of Adhesive Tape • Peel the tape off directly back against itself at an angle as close to 180° as possible. • Careful observation allows the trainer to stop if evidence of blistering or skin being pulled off with the tape is seen. 12

Common Areas for Taping • Basic ankle strapping • Combination elastic and nonelastic tape

Common Areas for Taping • Basic ankle strapping • Combination elastic and nonelastic tape ankle strapping • Lower tibia taping • Turf toe taping • Arch taping • Basic knee strapping • Achilles tendon taping 13

Common Areas for Taping • • • Elbow taping Wrist strapping Thumb taping Finger

Common Areas for Taping • • • Elbow taping Wrist strapping Thumb taping Finger taping Restriction of thumb flexion, extension, and abduction • Basic ankle wrapping 14

Common Areas for Taping • Calf and knee wrapping – Gastrocnemius (calf) wrap –

Common Areas for Taping • Calf and knee wrapping – Gastrocnemius (calf) wrap – Knee wrap • Thigh, groin and back wrapping – Hamstring/quadriceps wrap • Elbow, hand, and thumb wrapping • Moleskin application • Kinesio taping 15

Taping Supplies • Establish a budget and understand the supplies needed. • Use the

Taping Supplies • Establish a budget and understand the supplies needed. • Use the athletic training pyramid. 16