Preventative Taping For Athletic Injuries Intro to Athletic Training Students By: Manny Moore

Who Can Apply Tape Athletic trainers typically apply taping techniques and are Athletic trainers typically apply taping techniques and are skilled in a variety of application methods. skilled in a variety of application methods. Taping techniques have been used for many years Taping techniques have been used for many years by healthcare professionals to prevent, treat, by healthcare professionals to prevent, treat, and manage injuries. and manage injuries. With appropriate instructions and practice students can become proficient in the application of these techniques.

Ankle Injuries Ankle Injuries Knee Injuries Knee Injuries Shoulder Injuries Shoulder Injuries Foot Injuries Foot Injuries Wrist & Hand Injuries Wrist & Hand Injuries Elbow Injuries Elbow Injuries Leg Injuries Leg Injuries What’s The Purpose

Objective of Taping Provides support and reduces range Provides support and reduces range of motion in preventing injuries. of motion in preventing injuries. Provides support and reduces range Provides support and reduces range of motion in treating and rehabilitating of motion in treating and rehabilitating injuries. injuries. Secures pads,wound dressings, elastic wraps Secures pads,wound dressings, elastic wraps when treating and managing injuries. when treating and managing injuries.

Types of Tape There are many types of tape and should be based There are many types of tape and should be based on the desired objective of the technique on the desired objective of the technique. Types Non-Elastic Elastic Pre-Wrap I wonder if their sticky? Not consider tape but is used with it..

Non-Elastic & Elastic Both have adhesive backings Both have adhesive backings that can adhere to the skin that can adhere to the skin and other materials. and other materials. Common sizes: 1/2 in, 1 in, 1 1/2 in, 2 in, 3 in Non elastic is non elastic tape. Elastic is stretch tape Elastic Tape: 4 in * if necessary

Pre-Wrap & Supplies Pre-wrap is a thin foam material Pre-wrap is a thin foam material used to reduce friction between used to reduce friction between the skin and tape surfaces. the skin and tape surfaces. Supplies Spray Adhesive (Q.D.A.) Spray Adhesive (Q.D.A.) Pre-Wrap Pre-Wrap Heel & Lace Pad Heel & Lace Pad Non Elastic Tape Non Elastic Tape Elastic Tape Elastic Tape Pre-Wrap: 3 in rolls

Recommendation For Application The following recommendations will assist in properly applying taping techniques. properly applying taping techniques. Clean & Dry Area Clean & Dry Area Remove any lotion & oils Remove any lotion & oils Shave Area * if necessary Shave Area * if necessary Position in the range of motion of stabilization Position in the range of motion of stabilization

The following recommendations will assist in applying non elastic & elastic taping techniques. applying non elastic & elastic taping techniques. Spray area with (Q.D.A.) Spray area with (Q.D.A.) Decide whether to shave Decide whether to shave Apply pre-wrap * if necessary & overlap by Half Apply pre-wrap * if necessary & overlap by Half Heel & Lace Pads Heel & Lace Pads

Steps For Closed Basket Weave Ankle Taping

Step #2 Apply 2 anchor stripsApply 2 anchor strips at mid leg. at mid leg. Apply 1 anchor stripsApply 1 anchor strips at mid foot. at mid foot. overlap tape by half & angle tape upwards Link to step #1 Link to step #1

Step #3 Apply 3 stirrup stripsApply 3 stirrup strips from medial to lateral. from medial to lateral. Apply 1 anchor strip fromApply 1 anchor strip from the top after each stirrup. (x3) the top after each stirrup. (x3) overlap tape by half Apply 1 horseshoe stripApply 1 horseshoe strip after each anchor. (x3) after each anchor. (x3)

Step #4 Apply 2 figure 8 tape patterns.Apply 2 figure 8 tape patterns. overlap tape by half

Step #5 Apply 2 heel lock tape patterns.Apply 2 heel lock tape patterns. overlap tape by half

Step #5 continued Apply 2 heel lock tape patterns.Apply 2 heel lock tape patterns. overlap tape by half

Step #5 continued Apply 2 heel lock tape patterns.Apply 2 heel lock tape patterns. overlap tape by half

Step #6 Apply closure strips from bottom to topApply closure strips from bottom to top Make sure to close up any holesMake sure to close up any holes overlap tape by half

Steps For X Arch Taping

Step #1 Spray area with (Q.D.A.) Spray area with (Q.D.A.) Apply 1 anchor strip at the distal end of the foot.Apply 1 anchor strip at the distal end of the foot.

Step #2 Apply 1 or 2 anchor strips around heelApply 1 or 2 anchor strips around heel continuing around both sides of foot. continuing around both sides of foot.

Step #3 Starting from the 1st Toe, apply 3 to 4 (X) strips Starting from the 1st Toe, apply 3 to 4 (X) strips continuing around the heel to the 5th digit. continuing around the heel to the 5th digit.

Step #4 Apply low dye strips lateral to medialApply low dye strips lateral to medial from the bottom of the foot to mid foot. from the bottom of the foot to mid foot. overlap tape by half

Step #5 Apply anchor strips around heel continuing around side of foot.Apply anchor strips around heel continuing around side of foot. Apply closure strip around top of foot.Apply closure strip around top of foot.

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