Taping Methods

Question 1

What are Rigid/Zinc Oxide Taping brand names?

Answer 1

Tiger Tape
Mueller Tape
Physical Sport Tape
- Usually brown or white-

Question 2

How does Rigid/Zinc Oxide taping work?

Answer 2

• Restricts movement depending on how it is applied
• Used for ligament sprains
• Ankle sprains & Plantar fasciitis
• Knee ACL/PCL/MCL/LCL sprains
• Shoulder dislocation/ AC joint sprain
• Elbow hyperextension/ DIP/ PIP joint sprains
• Thumb injuries

Question 3

What are the uses of Zinc Oxide Taping? (5)

Answer 3

• Aids joint stabilisation
• Reinjury prevention
• Feels good (placebo effect)
• Increases confidence
• Quick to use

Question 4

What are the tips for the application of Zinc Oxide Taping? (6)

Answer 4

• Ensure the skin is dry (no lotion/moisturiser)
• Attempt to apply to hair-free areas
• Consider joint positioning
• Consider what movement you are aiming to limit
• Avoid creases and check for circulation
• Ask for feedback to make preferential changes

Question 5

What are the common K-tape brands?

Answer 5

K(Kinesiology) tape
Rock tape
Sport Tape

Question 6

What is K-Tape commonly used on?
Remember anatomy. (7)

Answer 6

• Shoulder impingement/ Rotator Cuff Issues
• Adductor tightness/Irritation
• Postural Retraining
• Calf tightness/irritation
• Back muscle spasms/tightness
• Hamstring & Quad tightness
• MTSS & PFPS

Question 7

What are the 3 main principles of K-tape?

Answer 7

• Aims to lift the skin and create a small space between the muscles and Dermis layers.
• Creates space for lymphatic drainage and blood flow.
• Decreases pressure around swelling/ injured areas.

Question 8

What is Kinesiology Tape?

Answer 8

• Supports but does not stabilise
• Massive difference in quality
• Has elastic properties (can be stretched)
• Enhances confidence and helps injured athletes feel better

Question 9

What are K-tape application tips? (5)

Answer 9

• Apply 30 mins before athletic activity
• Apply ends directly onto the skin
• Set the adhesive by firmly rubbing it
• Consider anatomy (origin & insertion) of muscle locations & lymph nodes
• Ensure the joint is fully bent when applying, and put the muscle in a stretched position.

Question 10

What are the Precautions and Contraindications of taping?

Answer 10

• Open wounds
• Abrasions/Cuts
• Allergies (Latex etc)
• Inflammatory reaction sites

Question 11

How long should you keep on Rigid/Zinc oxide Tape?

Answer 11

Less than 24 hours after the performance to allow recovery
- Due to friction and sweat loss during performance, it may become uncomfortable

Question 12

How long should you keep on Kinesiology Tape?

Answer 12

3-5 days
- it can endure sweat