Taping

Taping is commonly used as an adjunct or temporary technique. Athletes often make use of taping as a protective mechanism in the presence of an existing injury. Some of the goals with taping are to restrict movement of injured joints, soft tissue compression to reduce swelling. support anatomical structures, and as protection from re-injury. Taping is used as one of the means of rehabilitation or prophylaxis in instances where support and stability is needed, as an first aid tool, for the prevention of injury and protection of an injured anatomical structure while healing is taking place.

Intended Purpose and Effect of Taping Techniques

Tape is commonly used by physiotherapists to:

• Relieve your pain
• Improve joint stability
• Enhance athlete confidence
• Reduce injury recurrence
• Prevent injury
• Reduce strain on injured or vulnerable tissues
• Correct faulty biomechanics
• Inhibit muscle action