Taping for the MCL Injured Knee

On September 4, 2015   /   Taping and Bracing  
Taping for the MCL Injured Knee

Tips: Always remember to keep the knee bent to approximately 15 degrees (this is easier to maintain with a one inch object under the heel-for example, the cap to the adhesive spray). The more you stretch the tape when applying the strips, the tighter the tape job will be. When going around the thigh or calf be sure to tighten (contract) those muscles. This will decrease the likelihood of making the tape job too tight and causing the underlying muscles to cramp. Spreading baby powder over a completed tape job will help prevent it from binding with your jeans.

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Taping for the PCL Injured Knee

On September 4, 2015   /   Taping and Bracing  
Taping for the PCL Injured Knee

Always remember to keep the knee bent to approximately 15 degrees (this is easier to maintain with a one inch object under the heel–for example, the cap to the adhesive spray) The more you stretch the tape when applying the strips, the tighter the tape job will be. When going around the thigh or calf be sure to tighten (contract) those muscles. This will decrease the likelihood of making the tape job too tight and causing the underlying muscles to cramp. Spreading baby powder over a completed tape job will help prevent it from binding with your jeans.

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Taping for the ACL Injured Knee

On September 4, 2015   /   Taping and Bracing  
Taping for the ACL Injured Knee

Tips: Always remember to keep the knee bent to approximately 15 degrees (this is easier to maintain with a one inch object under the heel-for example, the cap to the adhesive spray).
The more you stretch the tape when applying the strips, the tighter the tape job will be. When going around the thigh or calf be sure to tighten (contract) those muscles. This will decrease the likelihood of making the tape job too tight and causing the underlying muscles to cramp. Spreading baby powder over a completed tape job will help prevent it from binding with your jeans.

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Hyper Extended Elbow

On August 23, 2015   /   Taping and Bracing  
Hyper Extended Elbow

Tips: Always remember to keep the elbow bent to approximately 30 degrees (as shown in Figure 1). When taping around the Biceps and Forearm, be sure to tighten (contract those muscles. This will decrease the likelihood of making the tape job too tight and causing the underlying muscles to cramp or the hand to go numb. When the tape job is done and you attempt to forcefully straighten the arm, the tape should stop your elbow just short of going straight (approx. 10 degrees.) When taping an elbow, keep the hand/wrist in the position it will be used in your event, i.e. thumb up in Bareback Riding and thumb out in bullriding.

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