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jump, wrist strength, and sprint speed, and found positive and negative effects of taping on performance. Taping also enhances proprioceptive feedback from the limb or joint. Finally, taping can support injuries at the muscle-tendon units by compressing and limiting movement and secure protective pads, dressings and splints.
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Taping has many roles such as to support the ligaments and capsules of unstable joints by limiting excessive or abnormal anatomical movement. A study done in 2019 examines the effectiveness of athletic taping in elite athletes. It examined athletic movements such as balance, vertical jump, horizontal
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The general goals of athletic taping are to restrict the motion of an injured joint, in order to add stability for a temporary period of time. It compresses soft tissues to reduce swelling, support anatomical structures involved in the injury, serve as a splint or secure a splint, secure dressing or
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Athletic taping is recognized as one of the top preventative measures for reduction of injuries in collision sports. These injuries often occur as a result of extrinsic factors such as collision with other players or equipment. Athletic taping has also been shown to reduce the severity in injuries,
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Other post-injury benefits include: 1) stabilizing and supporting joints after injuries to the muscle or ligament; 2) assisting and allowing the athlete to return to activity after minor injuries; 3) preventing and reducing further harm to injured area; 4) maintaining proper biomechanics during
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Number of vertical (warp) and horizontal (woof) threads per square inch. These threads vary from 120 to 150 per square inch. A higher thread count is synonymous with a higher quality including higher tensile strength, better adhesive, easier removal, longer lasting, and more
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Ghozy, S., Dung, N. M., Morra, M. E., Morsy, S., Elsayed, G. G., Tran, L., ... & Huy, N. T. (2019). Efficacy of kinesio taping in treatment of shoulder pain and disability: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials.
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There are set regulations and rules that govern the athletic taping techniques used by trainers and health professionals. There are a few aspects of athletic taping that are standardized.
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Heidt RS, Dormer SG, Cawley PW, Scranton PE, Losse EG, Howard M. Differences in friction and torsional resistance in athletic shoe-surface interfaces. Am J Sports Med. 1996; 24:834-842
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is the process of applying tape directly to the skin or over pre-wrap in order to maintain a stable position of bones and muscles during athletic activity. It is a procedure that uses
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Elastic tape: flexible tape, that when it is applied, lets your skin breathe and transmit moisture through the type of material used, examples include
Tensoplast and Elastikon, etc.
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Parkarri J, Kujala UM, Kannus P. Is it possible to prevent sports
Injuries? Review of controlled clinical trials and recommendations for future work. Sports Med. 2002; 31:985-995
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Marshall SW, Waller AE, Loomis DP, Feehan M, Chalmers DJ, Bird YN, et al. Use of protective equipment in a cohort of rugby players. Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2001; 33:2131-2138
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Butterwick DJ, Nelson DS, LaFavre MR, Meeuwisse WH. Epidemiological analysis of injury in one year of
Canadian professional rodeo. Clin J Sports Med. 2004; 6:171-177
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Rigid tape: provides a firm support, holds and reduces movement of a joint with a strong and sticky material, examples include
Strappal or Endura Fix, etc.
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at a certain position. This reduces pain and aids recovery. Taping is usually used to help recover from overuse and other injuries.
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bandages, protect the injured joint from re-injury, and protect the injured part while the injured part is in the healing process.
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Specchiulli F, Cofano RE. A comparison of surgical and conservative treatment in ankle ligament tears. Orthoped. 2001; 24:686-688
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can be used instead or with taping to stabilize the affected area. Braces might alter muscular activity, where tape might not.
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as well as the occurrence of injury in most sports, this is especially helpful for people who are prone to certain injuries.
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Under tape: has a different type of fabric that allows more movement and air, examples include
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Engstrom BK, Renstrom PA. How can injuries be prevented in the World Cup soccer athlete? Clin Sports Med. 1998; 17:755-768
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Birrer RB, Poole B. "General principles, specifics for the ankle, taping of sports injuries: Review of a basic skill."
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Felt tape: this type of tape does not have any glue in the material and is used a barrier to the skin
Example: Mueller
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