Easy tear athletic tape (e.g. DynaPro Stretchlight Tape) is a versatile and essential tool in sports medicine, offering athletes a convenient and effective method for treating and preventing injuries. This type of tape is specifically designed with perforations, allowing it to be easily torn by hand without the need for scissors. It is also highly…
In this article, we will first discuss the reasons for the growth in popularity of cohesive bandages. We will then explore five effective applications for these bandages in healthcare settings. Cohesive bandages, also known as self-adherent bandages or wraps, are versatile and highly useful medical tools that provide excellent support and compression. These bandages adhere…
In this post, we will first discuss why it’s important to choose the right athletic tape for knee injuries. We will then summarize some of the factors that should go into that decision. Why Is Choosing The Right Tape Important? Choosing the right athletic tape for a knee injury is crucial for several reasons: Overall,…
Kinesiology tape, also known as elastic therapeutic tape or k tape, is a type of sports tape that has become increasingly popular in recent years for its supposed ability to alleviate pain, reduce inflammation, and enhance athletic performance. In this post, we set out to provide answers to the question “How Does Kinesiology Tape Work?”…
Figure 8 taping is a technique commonly used in sports medicine and rehabilitation to provide support and stability to joints, particularly the knee and ankle. The pattern involves applying athletic tape in a crisscross pattern around the joint, resembling the shape of the number eight. Advantages Of The Method The figure-eight pattern is effective for…
In this post, we will attempt to answer the question – does athletic tape help knee pain? We will do so by describing 3 ways in which it can do this. Introduction Athletic tape is a versatile tool that can be used to treat a wide range of sports injuries, including knee pain. Knee pain…
In this article, we present 5 valuable athletic tape uses. Athletic tape is a common tool used by athletes and sports professionals to treat injuries and prevent further damage. Athletic tape, also known as sports tape, is a type of adhesive tape that is applied to the body to support and stabilize injured muscles, tendons,…
In this article we will present 3 possibly surprising reasons why athletes wear tape. Many sports fans watching high profile athletic events on television have become used to the sight of the athletes wearing various types and colours of athletic tape. In sports such as beach volleyball, wearing tape has become more or less standard…
Cohesive bandages such as DynaPro SelfWrap are designed to stick to themselves but not to other bandages, skin, hair or other things. They are also reusable, with no loss of compression or support. In this article, we will present 3 cohesive bandage uses for which they are more appropriate than an adhesive bandage. These bandages…
Sports medicine – alternatively known as sport and exercise medicine (SEM) – is a branch of medicine that focuses on the treatment and prevention of future injuries associated with sports and exercise. It also deals with physical fitness of both athletes and regular individuals and the steps required to maintain peak physical condition. As many…
