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
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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?