Taping & Strapping Preparation
Before attempting taping or strapping, the following important points should be noted:
- Taping should never be used as a substitute for treatment by a qualified healthcare professional. Always make sure an injury is assessed fully by a qualified healthcare professional before a taping technique is used. Taping is contraindicated if the patient has an allergy to the materials used, if there is active infection or irritation of the skin or if the circulation and/or nerve supply is compromised.
- The area to be taped should be clean and dry. Ideally the area should shaved to be free of hairs. If not, an underwrap should be used. This is particularly necessary at the back of the knee or elbow, where adhesive tape on the skin can cause irritation.
- Tape should be applied smoothly, taking care not to cause any wrinkles which can be uncomfortable for the athlete and even cause blisters.
- Once applied, the tape should be checked to make sure the athlete is comfortable with it. The circulation and sensation of a taped area should be double checked. If the skin is excessively pale or blueish, cold or there is a lack of sensation, then the tape is too tight and should be removed immediately.
- Following activity, a tape cutter or bandage scissors should be used to remove the tape. Adhesive remover should be used to help ease off the tape. Tape should not be left on for too long in case skin irritation or breakdown occurs.
Guide to Strapping & Taping
Recommended Products for Taping & Strapping
Tape
Ultimate Performance Golfers Grip Tape
£5.99 inc VAT
The Ultimate Performance golfers grip tape has been specially designed to be applied to the fingers and golf club grips to help...
Ultimate Performance Ultimate Tan Tape
£9.99 inc VAT
Water repellent and hypo-allergenic, this tan tape is used for joint immobilisation, support of muscles, joints and ligaments....
PhysioRoom.com Taping Starter Kit
£17.17 inc VAT Was £22.99 Save £5.82 (25%)
SAVE 28%!Perfect for all taping and strapping techniques. This Taping Starter Kit includes 6 rolls of 4...
Mueller Taping Starter Kit
£22.99 inc VAT
Versatile, compact taping kit for athletic events when you need extra support for a joint. Contains 3 rolls of Athletic...
Mueller Zinc Oxide Perform Porous Tape
1+ £6.99
6+ £4.59 (Save 34%)
12+ £4.08 (Save 42%)
24+ £3.57 (Save 49%)
SAVE UP TO 30%!High performance 100% cotton, zinc oxide trainer's tape. Porous feature reduces skin irritation....
Mueller Zinc Oxide M-Tape Team Colours
1+ £6.50
6+ £3.67 (Save 44%)
12+ £3.26 (Save 50%)
24+ £2.85 (Save 56%)
SAVE UP TO 30%!Mueller zinc oxide trainer's tape available in a choice of 5 team...
(1 review)
Underwrap
Mueller M-Wrap Foam Underwrap
1+ £3.99
6+ £1.99 (Save 50%)
12+ £1.49 (Save 63%)
£2.35 inc VAT Was £3.99 Save £1.64 (41%)
SAVE UP TO 20%!Foam underwrap that can be applied before a tape job to prevent...
(3 reviews)
Ultimate Performance Golfers Grip Tape
£5.99 inc VAT
The Ultimate Performance golfers grip tape has been specially designed to be applied to the fingers and golf club grips to help...
Cohesive Bandage
Steroplast Cohesive Bandage 5cm x 4.5m
1+ £3.26
6+ £1.99 (Save 39%)
12+ £1.79 (Save 45%)
24+ £1.29 (Save 60%)
SAVE UP TO 60%!Hand tearable bandage that sticks to itself and not skin, hair or...
(4 reviews)
Mueller Elastic Cohesive Stretch Tape
1+ £6.99
6+ £4.59 (Save 34%)
12+ £4.08 (Save 42%)
24+ £3.57 (Save 49%)
SAVE UP TO 30%!High quality cohesive bandage from Mueller. Typically used for taping...
(1 review)
Elastic Adhesive Bandage
Mueller Stretch M Elastic Adhesive Tape
1+ £6.99
6+ £5.06 (Save 28%)
12+ £4.49 (Save 36%)
SAVE UP TO 20%!High quality and offering maximum strength - Mueller's strongest elastic adhesive tape. Used for...
Mueller 5cm Tear-Light Elastic Adhesive Tape
1+ £4.99
6+ £4.59 (Save 8%)
12+ £4.08 (Save 18%)
SAVE UP TO 20%!Highest quality, hand 'tearable' lightweight elastic adhesive tape....
(1 review)
Ultimate Performance Ultimate Tan Tape
£9.99 inc VAT
Water repellent and hypo-allergenic, this tan tape is used for joint immobilisation, support of muscles, joints and ligaments....
Adhesive & Remover
Mueller Tape Remover Spray (120ml)
£11.99 inc VAT
Adhesive removing spray, which is used when removing tape jobs. For when you want to remove the tape, rather than all the hairs...
Mueller Pre-Tape Adhesive Spray (120ml)
£11.99 inc VAT
Colourless adhesive spray which is used to make tape jobs stick better. Mueller Pre-Tape Adhesive solves the problem of tape...
Ultimate Performance Grip Powder
£7.99 inc VAT
Ultimate Performance Grip Powder is a sticky hydrophobic resin based powder which can be conveniently dispensed from a handy...
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