Strapping/taping

Strapping/taping techniques are some of the most important and most visible skills used by for sports men and women. After an injury to be able to return to their sport as well as prevent injury occuring. By strapping & taping area where the injury has occured this will protect the athlete from re-injury whilst returning to their sport. The role of the tape is to limit movement in an injured area/joint to prevent excess or abnormal movement. In addition taping will provide support to the muscles surrounding the joint that may be under additional strain due to ligament injury.

Taping can also be used to protect unstable joints where repeated or severe ligament damage has resulted in stretching. Types of sports strapping tapes include elastic adhesive bandage, elastic cohesive bandage.