Taping is commonly used by physiotherapists especially in sports field. Taping can be applied on any part of the body. Most commonly applied body parts are knee, ankle, wrist and fingers.

Usage of taping

• Care of injury
• Protection of injury
• Preventive measure against injury
• Correct and maintain proper alignment of body parts
• Provide psychological support to the sportsman

Common taping material used

• Rigid tapes
• Elastic tapes
• Underwrap
• Self adhesive non-woven fiber bandage
• Pre-taping adhesive and protective medium
• Compression bandage
• Cohesive compression bandage
• Gauze pads
• Lubricant

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