taping and bandaging

Question 1

Types of Taping

Answer 1

• Preventative Taping
• Taping for Isolation of Injury
• Taping for Immediate Treatment of Injury

Question 2

Preventative Taping

Answer 2

• Athlete uses rigid tape on joint to prevent injury
• Works by pulling on athletes skin to stimulate the muscles around the joint to reduce movement
• Athletes may become reliant on taping
• Decrease muscle strength

Question 3

Taping for Isolation of Injury

Answer 3

• Reducing pain
• Preventing further injury during rehabilitation
• Sprain ankle, wrists
• Increase stability
• Decrease range of motion

Question 4

Taping for Immediate Treatment of Injury

Answer 4

• RICER
• Applies pressure to move fluid away, reduce inflammation, reduce bleeding
• Should go across the joint, connecting two or more bones on either side