

This article contains instructions, advice, or how-to content. Expensive, especially when it is needed frequently.After activity and motion begins, the stiffness of the tape reduces.Incorrect athletic taping may lead to blistering or future injuries.Other post-injury benefits include: 1) stabilizing and supporting joints after injuries to the muscle or ligament 2) assisting and allowing the athlete to return to activity after minor injuries 3) preventing and reducing further harm to injured area 4) maintaining proper biomechanics during activity 5) preventing neuromuscular damage and 6) reducing force on the area during activity. There is limited evidence of Kinesio taping benefit as a complementary therapy in shoulder-pain syndromes. Taping along the nerve tract of irritated or inflamed tissue can shorten the inflamed region and reduce pain. Athletic tape can be applied to ease pain symptoms as well. Injury Management: Tape is often applied to manage symptoms of chronic injuries such as medial tibial stress syndrome (or shin splints), patella-femoral syndrome, and turf toe. Athletic taping has also been shown to reduce the severity in injuries, as well as the occurrence of injury in most sports, this is especially helpful for people who are prone to certain injuries. These injuries often occur as a result of extrinsic factors such as collision with other players or equipment. Injury Prevention: Athletic taping is recognized as one of the top preventative measures for reduction of injuries in collision sports. Finally, taping can support injuries at the muscle-tendon units by compressing and limiting movement and secure protective pads, dressings and splints. Taping also enhances proprioceptive feedback from the limb or joint. Taping has many roles such as to support the ligaments and capsules of unstable joints by limiting excessive or abnormal anatomical movement. It compresses soft tissues to reduce swelling, support anatomical structures involved in the injury, serve as a splint or secure a splint, secure dressing or bandages, protect the injured joint from re-injury, and protect the injured part while the injured part is in the healing process. The general goals of athletic taping are to restrict the motion of an injured joint, in order to add stability for a temporary period of time. Taping is usually used to help recover from overuse and other injuries. It is a procedure that uses athletic tape ( pressure-sensitive tape similar to surgical tape or elastic therapeutic tape), attached to the skin, to physically hold muscles or bones at a certain position.
SPORTS TAPE WRAP SKIN
Athletic taping is the process of applying tape directly to the skin or over pre-wrap in order to maintain a stable position of bones and muscles during athletic activity.
