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© 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning 2 © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning Chapter 13 Taping and Wrapping

© 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning 3 © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning Objectives Upon completion of this chapter, you should be able to: –Describe the importance of taping and wrapping in athletics –Describe the common supplies used in taping and wrapping –Perform the basic taping and wrapping techniques described in this chapter 3

© 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning 4 © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning Taping and Wrapping in Prevention and Treatment Prevention –Used for additional protection Treatment –Used for new and healing injuries Prior evaluation provides information to guide in selection Primary purpose –Additional support, stability, and compression 4

© 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning 5 © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning Supplies Commonly Used in Taping Adhesive athletic tape –Most commonly used is one and a half inches wide and 15 feet long –Hypoallergenic –Cotton-backed with an adhesive designed to withstand temperature changes –Torn easily if it is held firmly on each side and pulled away at an angle 5

© 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning 6 © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning Supplies Commonly Used in Taping (cont’d.) Tape underwrap –Helps eliminate irritation from repeated taping –Made of a light foam –Typically two and three quarter inches wide by 30 yards long –Promotes comfort 6

© 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning 7 © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning Supplies Commonly Used in Taping (cont’d.) Spray adherent –Helps adhesive tape or underwrap adhere –The less the tape slips, the more protection and less chafing 7

© 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning 8 © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning Supplies Commonly Used in Taping (cont’d.) Heel and lace pads –Help prevent pinching and blistering in friction- prone areas Tape removal tools –Specialized scissors or tape-cutting devices –Designed to slip under tape and underwrap, and quickly slice through it with no irritation 8

© 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning 9 © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning Prophylactic Taping of the Ankle Most common use for athletic tape –Before ankle is taped, athlete’s foot should be checked for: Blisters Abrasions Cuts Athlete’s foot (fungal infections) 9

© 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning 10 © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning Basic Ankle Taping 10

© 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning 11 © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning Basic Ankle Taping (cont’d.) 11

© 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning 12 © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning Basic Ankle Taping (cont’d.) 12

© 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning 13 © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning Animation – Ankle Taping Click Here to Play Ankle Taping Animation

© 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning 14 © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning Compression Wrap of the Ankle Used to control swelling and inflammation 14

© 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning 15 © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning Low-Dye Taping Improves foot biomechanics –Keeps athlete from overpronating 15

© 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning 16 © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning Low-Dye Taping (cont’d.) 16

© 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning 17 © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning Turf-Toe Taping Shoe grips hard on surface and sticks –Causes body weight to go forward and bend the toe upward 17

© 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning 18 © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning Achilles-Tendon Taping Relieves strain and prevents overstretching 18

© 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning 19 © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning Animation – Achilles Tendon Taping Click Here to Play Achilles Tendon Taping Animation

© 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning 20 © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning Shin-Splint Taping Circumferential elastic taping gives gentle compression 20

© 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning 21 © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning Wrist Taping 21

© 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning 22 © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning Thumb Taping 22

© 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning 23 © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning Finger Support 23

© 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning 24 © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning Elbow Taping 24

© 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning 25 © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning Groin Wrap 25

© 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning 26 © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning Hip Flexor Wrap 26

© 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning 27 © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning Thigh Compression Wrap 27

© 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning 28 © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning Thigh Compression Wrap (cont’d.) 28

© 2010 Delmar, Cengage Learning 29 © 2011 Delmar, Cengage Learning Conclusion Taping and wrapping are important skills –Primary purpose is to provide additional support, stability, and compression –To become proficient, the ATC must have good working knowledge of anatomy and biomechanics Coordination, skill, and practice are also required 29