1. Athletic Taping, Padding, and Bracing
Core Concepts in Athletic Training and Therapy
Susan Kay Hillman

2. Objectives
Identify the types of tape commonly used in athletic taping.
Explain the “check reign” used in athletic taping and identify different styles or shapes.
Describe the five different taping techniques (spiral, figure 8, teardrop, herringbone, and horseshoe) and give an application of each.
Identify the points to consider when developing preventive and protective pads.
Identify six basic products used in the construction of pads and braces for injury protection or prevention.
Explain why a fiberglass cast on a football lineman’s wrist should be padded for practice and games, regardless of rules.
Identify the three categories of knee braces and when each might be used.

3. Anatomy and Injury Mechanism as the Foundation for Taping and Bracing

4. Materials for Taping and Wrapping

5. Prerequisites to Taping and Bracing

6. Preparing for Taping

7. Applying Tape Spiral Check Reigns Figure 8 Teardrop Herringbone
Stacks
Fan
The “X”
The “Y”
The “Double Y”
Figure 8
Teardrop
Herringbone
Horseshoe

8. Padding

9. Pad Fabrication Considerations
a. Density
b. Strength
c. Rigidity
d. Conformability
e. Self-Adherence
f. Durability
g. Ease of Fabrication
h. Availability and Cost

10. Pad Construction Materials

11. Role of Bracing Ankle Braces Knee Braces Shoulder Braces Elbow Braces
Wrist Braces