- Taping
Taping is a form of strapping. It is a procedure that uses tape, attached to the
skin , to physically keep in place muscles or bones at a certain position. This reduces pain and aids recovery. Taping is usually used to help recover fromoveruse and other injuries.Fact: Latin terminology has to be used in this article.
List of applications
= Upper limbs and chest(thorax) =
Shoulder
Shoulder
Shoulder including the arm
Thorax
Upper limb
Elbow
Wrist
Wrist only
Wrist including thumb
Fingers
Thumb
Finger
= Inferior limbs =
Thigh
Knee
In the case of
Runner's Knee The knee-cap is taped in place.
Calf
For
shin splints .Achilles' heel
Preventive
Alleviating
Ankle
For ankle sprainsankle sprains can cause considerable discomfort. 2% of ankle sprains involve broken bones. Often, ligament injuries occur. See physiotherapist to get treatment for the ankle, including taping.
Foot
In the case of
heel pain (Plantar Fasciitis ) orHeel spurs . [http://heelspurs.com/tape.html]Where the bottom of the
foot is taped in sections.Foot fingers
Thumb
Hallux Valgus
Fingers
= Alternatives =
Wraps and braces can be used instead or with taping to stabilize the affected area. Braces might alter muscular activity, where tape should not. Surgery would be a patient's last option. Rest is most important for recovery.
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