Chapter 13 Taping and Wrapping Prophylactic Ankle Taping

Prophylactic Ankle Taping § Ankle taping adds support and protection from new or additional

Basic Ankle Taping § Spray the area to be taped thoroughly with spray adherent.

Basic Ankle Taping (cont. ) § Apply underwrap to the entire area to be

Basic Ankle Taping (cont. ) § Apply three stirrups to the outside of the

Basic Ankle Taping (cont. ) § Apply cover strips down the ankle over the

Basic Ankle Taping (cont. ) § Apply two heel locks beginning on the lateral

Basic Ankle Taping (cont. ) § Apply a figure eight beginning on the medial

Wrist Taping § Wrist taping adds support along with mild compression. Copyright © 2004

Wrist Taping (cont. ) § Wrap the wrist with an underwrap. § Apply cover

Wrist Taping (cont. ) § Apply an anchor strip through the palm area, pinching

Elbow Taping § This procedure helps prevent hyperextension of the elbow. § Shave skin

Elbow Taping (cont. ) § With the arm partially flexed, apply an anchor strip

Elbow Taping (cont. ) § Cut down the middle of Elastikon or similar tape

Elbow Taping (cont. ) § Repeat the cutting and anchoring of the Elastikon for

Elbow Taping (cont. ) § Wrap the entire elbow with 2" lightweight elastic tape.

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Chapter 13: Taping and Wrapping

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. Copyright © 2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 3

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. Copyright © 2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 4

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. Copyright © 2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 5

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. Copyright © 2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 6

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. Copyright © 2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 7

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. Copyright © 2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 8

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

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. Copyright © 2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 11

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. Copyright © 2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 12

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. Copyright © 2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 14

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. Copyright © 2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 15