Physiotherapists frequently use taping and strapping as part of their treatment of patients, either as an aid to recovery in injured areas, or as a prophylactic to prevent injury.
To date there is little independent evidence to support the efficacy of taping and strapping. As an aid to recovery it can undoubtedly provide some support around a joint, and also offers compression.
Studies that have attempted to assess the effectiveness of these techniques for injury prevention have found reduced incidence of ankle injuries among basketball players whose ankles were taped, though techniques that attempt to protect the patella tendon show no such results.
Bandage remover
Use bandage remover when your goal is to get the tape off rather than the patient's hair!
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Cohesive bandages
As the name suggests, cohesive bandage sticks to itself, meaning that no underwrap is required.
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Elastic bandages
Popular around the world, elastic bandages have many uses among athletes and sports people.
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Tapes
Physiotherapy tapes come in a variety of styles and even colours to meet every sports need.
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