Taping most used as an adjunct or temporary to protect the existing injury. The goals with taping are to restrict the movement of injured joints, soft tissue compression to reduce swelling, support anatomical structures, and as protection from re-injury.
Intended Purpose and Effect of Taping Techniques
- relieve your pain by de-loading the painful structure
- improve joint stability
- reduce injury recurrence
- enhance the healing process
- compress in the presence of oedema or lymphatic drainage
- reduce strain on injured or vulnerable tissues
- correct faulty biomechanics
- inhibit muscle action
- facilitate muscle action
- increase person/ athlete confidence
- enhance proprioception
Different types of tape
- Rigid tape used when person or athlete needs to prevent joint movements. Mostly used in sports environment. This is rigid style taping.
- Elastic tape when needs support as well as some movements.
- Kinesiology tape- used when needs dynamical assistance to muscles function.