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ChapterFive.pptTaping and Wrapping Principles
Prior to taping any body part the following should be considered for an optimal taping procedure
Taping Preparation
- Removal of Hair
- Clean the Area
- Special Considerations
- Spray Adherent
- Skin Lubricants
- Underwrap
Taping Preparation
- Shaving the body part:
- This will allow the technique to adhere best to the skin and not “float” over the hair.
- Clean the body part:
- Many times lotion is applied to the body and this has an oil base and therefore will not allow the taping procedure to adhere as well.
Taping Preparation
- Special Considerations:
- Because many athletes are not good at shaving the ankles and legs, cuts occur and they must be treated before taping can begin.
- Also, once in a great while and athlete will be allergic to the tape and they must have a protective wrap between the skin and the tape.
Taping Preparation
- Spray the body part with adherent:
- Next, to insure a good foundation, a tape adherent should be sprayed on the body part.
- Use of heel and lace pads:
- There are high friction areas, at the Achilles tendon and on the front of the foot where the laces are, these need to be protected.
Taping Preparation
- Use of underwrap:
- This foam on a roll helps to hold the heel and lace pads in place prior to taping the ankle. This product should not cover the entire ankle area (similar to that of a sock). Too much underwrap is just like taping over a sock.
Taping Philosophy
- Be able to justify every piece of tape you apply!
- Use proper terminology
- Proper body positioning – you and athlete
- Why are you taping?
- Compression or Support?
Wrapping Philosophy
- Use proper size elastic wrap
- Apply anatomically correct
- Assist the athlete – NOT a cure
Supplies You Need
- Types of Tape Available
- White
- Elastic
- Scissors
- Padding Material
- Etc.
