In this article, we will present five ways to use an elastic tape for sports injuries of various types. Generally speaking elastic tapes for sports injuries come in 2 forms – light and heavy (or robust). In the next section, we will briefly describe these two variations and outline their similarities and differences. We shall…
In this article, we describe what cohesive bandage wraps are and how they are used in healthcare generally and sports medicine in particular. What Are Cohesive Bandage Wraps? Cohesive bandage wraps are bandages made from material that will stick only to itself. This is in contrast to adhesive wraps, which stick not only to themselves…
In this article, we explain 5 significant differences of cohesive tape vs athletic tape as used in sports medicine. We will then go on to explain how these differences lead to differences in how these two types of tape are used in sports medicine. Cohesive tape has grown significantly in popularity during the past few…
In this post, we will describe 5 cohesive bandage uses in injury treatment that may be new to you. We hope that this information will be useful in assisting you to make full use of your investment in these bandages. What Are Cohesive Bandages? Cohesive bandages (such as DynaPro SelfWrap), also known as self-adhesive or…
In this article, we will discuss the use of light elastic bandages in sports medicine and then list 3 important advantages and disadvantages of using these bandages to treat sports injuries. Light elastic bandages can be either cohesive (adhering to itself) or adhesive (adhering to dissimilar substances). In this article, we will be focusing on…
In this article, we will describe how dual use hot and cold compresses work. We will then go on to describe some of the key advantages and disadvantages of their use. How Do Hot and Cold Compresses Work? Dual-use hot and cold compresses, also known as hot/cold packs or gel packs, are therapeutic devices designed…
In this article, we will briefly describe what an elastic tape bandage is and how it works. We will then go on to describe some important advantages and disadvantages of their use. What is an Elastic Tape Bandage? An elastic tape bandage, also known as an elastic adhesive bandage or cohesive bandage, is a type…
In this post, we will discuss the widespread prevalence of tennis elbow among adults and suggest reasons to use k tape for tennis elbow pain. Introduction Tennis elbow pain is one of the most common arm/elbow injuries suffered by most adults. This is partly because, despite its name, it really has little or nothing to…
Tearable elastic bandages (such as DynaPro Stretchlight) are widely used to treat soft tissue sporting injuries, particularly when these injuries involve joints like the knee, wrist or ankle. In this post, we shall explore a few topics surrounding these bandages. We shall first discuss their unique characteristics and then go on to list the types…
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…
