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Basic Taping Methods

Basic Taping Methods
  1. A.Anchor - provides a firm base to attach the other 38mm or 50mm tapes.
  2. B.Stirrup - a vertical "U" piece of tape, supporting either side of the ankle.
  3. C.Spur - a horizontal stirrup that holds the ankle in position.
Basic Taping Methods
  1. D.Basket-weave - Stirrups and spurs in half overlapping layers to build a pattern.
  2. ELocking straps - short circular tapes to cover all exposed skin and lock down the tape job.
  3. F.Foam padding - used to fill in hollows, compress swelling and pad sensitive areas.
Basic Taping Methods
  1. G.Figure of six - to support and reinforce one side of the ankle. Starts as a stirrup and crosses to form a six.
  2. H.Interlocking sixes - the over-lapping tapes provide excellent support to one side of the joint.
Basic Taping Methods
  1. I.Half-Heel Lock - 38 or 25mm rigid tape is applied over the finished tape job to firmly lock in the ankle joint.
  2. J.First Half-Heel Lock - the tape makes a 'U' to lock in one side of the heel.
  3. K.Second Half-Heel Lock - opposite to the first. Supports the other side and further restricts ankle movement.
Basic Taping Methods
  1. L.Figure-8 Bandage - used with a compression bandage for RICER.
  2. M.Figure-8 - also used with a 75 or 50 mm elastic bandages for strong support.
  3. N.Spica - the thumb spica is a repeated figure 8 in 25 mm rigid or elastic tape.
Basic Taping Methods
  1. O.Elastic and Rigid Tape Together - a combination of an Elastic Adhesive Bandage and Rigid Strapping Tape provides optimal support.
  2. P.Full Heel Lock In 75mm Elastic - another way of overwrapping rigid tape for firm support. It is like two half heel locks without stopping.
  3. Q.Spiral taping - (white tape) complete the overwrapping technique to completely encase the Rigid Tape.

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