Chapter 8: Bandaging and Taping

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Chapter 8Bandaging and Taping
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• What are the nine rules for tape application?
• If the part to be taped is a joint, place it in
  the position in which it is to be stabilized.
• Overlap the tape at least half the width of the
  tape below.
• Avoid continuous taping.
• Keep the tape roll in the hand whenever possible.
• Smooth and mold the tape as it is laid on the
  skin.
• Allow the tape to fit the natural contour of the
  skin.
• Start taping with an anchor piece and finish by
  applying a lock strip.
• Where maximum support is desired, tape directly
  over the skin.
• Do not apply tape if skin is hot or cold from a
  therapeutic modality.

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• Taping is a secondary function!
• Athletes who should absolutely be taped are those
  with acute injuries.
• Six months to one year after an acute injury,
  athletes should depend on the strength of their
  own structures.
• Taping does supply some additional support, but
  exercises are better!
• Exercises should be done right before taping, not
  only because it strengthens the structures, but
  it allows fluid into the extremities, increasing
  its size so the tape is not to tight.
• You have a better chance of being hurt during
  practice, therefore it is better to tape during
  practice rather than games.
• Taping does not strengthen structures, exercise
  does!
• Most taping is done for psychological reasons.
• Some athletes are taped for looks!

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Achilles Taping
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Ankle Taping
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Fan Arch Support Taping
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Teardrop Arch Support Taping
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X Arch Support Taping
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Buddy Taping(Fingers or Toes)
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Bunion Toe Taping
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Turf Toe Taping
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Elbow Hyperextension Taping
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Elbow Restriction Taping
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Hip Spica Taping
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Collateral Ligament Taping
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Knee Hyperextension Taping
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Knee Rotary Taping
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Low Dye Taping
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McConnell Taping
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Thumb Spica Taping
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Thumb Sprain Taping
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Toe Spica Taping
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Wrist Taping 1
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Wrist Taping 2