#Sports tape ankle skin#
Make sure your skin is clean of oils and creams. It is an effective short term solution to the problem, but for a long-term fix, physiotherapy to improve muscle length and strength, and podiatry with custom moulded orthotics are often required. Taping with the low dye method helps support the fascia allowing sufferers to walk without pain. It is an overuse injury commonly caused by excessive pronation (flat feet), rigid feet (high arched feet), poor foot biomechanics, poor footwear, muscle tightness and muscle weakness. When placed under too much stress, the plantar fascia stretches too far and tears. Plantar Fasciitis is an inflammation of the plantar fascia, a thick fibrous band of tissue at the bottom of the foot, which runs from the heel to the base of the toes. Taping of the kneecap joint can help improve patella tracking by improving VMO function, often resulting in less pain. This places stress to the structures around the patella resulting in pain. This is because the inside thigh muscle (VMO) has poor function and the kneecap tends to track laterally during loading activities. Often with anterior knee pain, there is a muscle imbalance that results in patella maltracking (not staying centred) during movement. In this situation it is important to protectively strap the ankle, especially if you wish to continue running and playing sport. The best way to prevent future sprains is to have strong supporting muscles around the ankle but in some circumstances this is not enough and we need to support the ankle externally. Once an ankle has been sprained and the ligaments damaged, that ankle will be less stable and more susceptible to future sprains. The descriptions below on the principles of taping, skin preparation, bracing, tape application and tape removal can be applied to any injury but are directed in particular to anterior knee pain, plantar fasciitis and ankle sprains. We may apply certain taping techniques for these injuries to reduce pain with exercise often allowing you to make an early return to sport. So if you have an injury, you should see a physiotherapist at Sport & Spinal Physiotherapy and your physio will demonstrate the appropriate taping technique, if required, for your particular injury.Īnkle sprains, plantar fasciitis and kneecap pain (patellofemoral pain) in particular benefit from taping. However, an accurate diagnosis is the key, as different injuries require different taping techniques even in the same body part. It may also be a good idea to see a doctor to determine if there are any underlying problems.Many injuries benefit from taping for support and improved muscle activation for positional changes. However, it is possible that club osteopaths or other health professionals will recommend tapping. Taping is a common preventative measure for any club. Others will use tape to treat existing sore spots.
Some elite sporting clubs require that all players have their ankles taped as a preventive measure. Taping is primarily used to support an injured area and prevent further injury.Ī sore ankle can cause an athlete to be more inclined to favour the other leg or subconsciously limit their performance. Sports tape is a great way to restore confidence in athletes’ ability to perform at their best. Sports tape is not a permanent solution or guarantee against injury. Kinesiology tape can also be used to align areas in the body during, after and before exercise. Kinesiology tape helps your lymphatic drainage and vein systems drain swollen and bruised tissue faster. It is a thin, stretchy and elastic cotton strip with one-sided adhesive. Kinesiology tape has a different appearance and feel than supportive tape. There are many colours available for Kinesiology tape. They usually apply it before the game, and then take it off afterward. Male and female players of Australian Rules football, Rugby and Soccer, Basketball, Netball, and Rugby will likely use sports tape. It’s commonly used to tape the ankles, knees and shoulders.Įlastoplast tape, the main supplier to Australia, is used by major sporting clubs that spend thousands of dollars annually maintaining their stock. This tape is strong, rigid, and has minimal elastic properties. This tape is most often found in medical and change rooms.
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