Wrapping In Athletics Unless you have been thoroughly trained on how to wrap and tape injuries you should NOT do it If done incorrectly.
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Wrapping
In Athletics
Unless you have been thoroughly trained on
how to wrap and tape injuries you should NOT
do it
If done incorrectly you can cause further injury
If you want to tape athletes you MUST have
additional classes/training)
Always have a certified sports medicine
professional tape, wrap, or care for an
injury
Reasoning Behind
Taping/Wrapping In Athletics
Support and stability
Restriction
Compression
Injury prevention
Secure padding or brace
Protection
Emotional support
NEVER to substitute rehab
Things to consider….
Evaluation
• Type of injury
• Severity
• Location
• Type of athlete
• Anatomical variation
• History
• Type of tape/wrap to use
•
Preparation of site
• Application
Elastic Wraps
Various sizes and lengths
Support
Compression
Secure dressing/ice
Less restrictive
Create ‘X’ pattern
Used for:
Elastic Wrap Application
Circle body part for anchor
Distally -> proximally
Position of muscle contraction
More turns = better
Overlap by ½
Secure with clips/tape
Check circulation
Commonly wrapped areas:
Ankle Spica
ankle in neutral,
Metatarsal arch
Figure 8
moderate pressure and loosen as you move up the leg
Heel covered
Each spica is overlapped by ½
PRACTICE!
Commonly wrapped areas:
• Shoulder Spica
Anchor around upper arm
“Dog ear” – edge sticks out 2-3”
Around chest and under unaffected upper arm,
across back
Around upper arm again – overlap by at least ½
Back to anchor
AC joint sprain – wrap should cross directly
over joint
Commonly wrapped areas:
• Elbow Figure 8
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Distally -> Proximally
Anchor over posterior aspect of elbow
Figure 8 crossing antecubital fossa
Overlap by ½
Back to anchor
• Hand and Wrist Figure 8
– Distally -> Proximally
– Anchor around palm
– Obliquely around hand and wrist back to anchor
Commonly wrapped areas:
Spiral Wrap
Hamstrings/Quadriceps/Lower Leg
- standing with leg forward
- distally -> proximally
- lock with circular turns
Commonly wrapped areas
Adductor Strain (groin)
Review
• What is the purpose of using elastic wraps?