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How is tape used in the prevention of and treatment for athletic injuries?

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How is tape used in the prevention of and treatment for athletic injuries?

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There is a broad number of uses for athletic taping. Examples of such use:
Temporarily or permanently closing lacerations.
Securing splints for small fractures.
Restricting motion to support and eliminate stress on ligaments...

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What are the guidelines of taping and wrapping an athlete?

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What are the guidelines of taping and wrapping an athlete?

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Taping guidelines include, the best taping procedure is done directly on shaved skin. Pre-wrap is the best solution to common situations where the skin is not shaved. Always ask athletes if they have any known allergies, such as to the adhesive or the tape. All oils should be removed for better adhesion. And all cuts and blisters should be covered.

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What is the purpose of taping or wrapping of athletes?

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What is the purpose of taping or wrapping of athletes?

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The purpose of athletic taping is to support the bony anatomy as well as control the stresses in the adjacent connective and supportive soft tissue. Supportive strapping for sprains is a universal supplement to the treatment and rehabilitation programs of joint injury

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The aim of this simple sports taping technique is to prevent excessive bending back (hyperextension) of the big toe following Turf Toe injury. The following taping guide is intended for information purposes only. We recommend seeking professional advice before attempting any self help treatment. For more information visit: http://www.sportsinjuryclinic.net http://www.sportsinjuryclinic.net/sport-injuries/foot-heel-pain/turf-toe-1/taping-turf-toe

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Turf Toe is a sprain of the (MTP) Joint. Taping is intended to limit dorsiflexsion of the MTP joint.
1. Anchor strips are applied using 1 inch non-elastic tape around the big toe and 2 inch tape around the arch of the foot.
2. A series of tape strips are applied in a fan-shaped pattern, starting at the toe to the arch.
3. A circumferential wrap using elastic tape is applied from toe to arch. A tie-down anchor is then applied over the toe area to complete the procedure.

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What are some pitfalls that must be avoided in taping and warping of an athlete?

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What are some pitfalls that must be avoided in taping and warping of an athlete?

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There are several potential difficulties that inexperience may cause. Examples include:
If the tape folds over, it is difficult to tear at the fold.
Turning corners over irregular anatomy is also difficult especially when trying to keep the tape smooth and wrinkle-free.