What is 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 from overuse and other injuries.
At Davenport House Clinic taping and strapping is used by our Physiotherapists and occasionally our podiatrists to treat and assist in the healing of certain conditions.
Strapping and taping techniques can help prevent injury as well as protect the athlete from re-injury whilst returning to sport. The role of tape is to limit the movement in an injured joint to prevent excess or abnormal movement. In addition it should provide support to the muscles surrounding the joint that may be under additional strain due to the ligament injury.
Taping is usually in conjunction with a proper rehabilitation programme including stretching, mobility and strengthening exercises.
