Taping and Wrapping an athlete by Travis Ferguson https://padlet.com/trfer338/axgjavyecgzc BY Travis en-us 2017-09-11 14:04:40 UTC 2025-09-25 09:21:31 UTC hello@padlet.com How is tape used in the prevention of and treatment for athletic injuries? trfer338 https://padlet.com/trfer338/axgjavyecgzc/wish/186385260 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...]]> 2017-09-11 14:19:13 UTC https://padlet.com/trfer338/axgjavyecgzc/wish/186385260 What are the guidelines of taping and wrapping an athlete? trfer338 https://padlet.com/trfer338/axgjavyecgzc/wish/186395964 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.]]> 2017-09-11 14:39:56 UTC https://padlet.com/trfer338/axgjavyecgzc/wish/186395964 What is the purpose of taping or wrapping of athletes? trfer338 https://padlet.com/trfer338/axgjavyecgzc/wish/186399270 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]]> 2017-09-11 14:46:08 UTC https://padlet.com/trfer338/axgjavyecgzc/wish/186399270 What are some pitfalls that must be avoided in taping and warping of an athlete? trfer338 https://padlet.com/trfer338/axgjavyecgzc/wish/186405383 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.]]> 2017-09-11 14:55:02 UTC https://padlet.com/trfer338/axgjavyecgzc/wish/186405383 Turf Toe Taping trfer338 https://padlet.com/trfer338/axgjavyecgzc/wish/186776992 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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