Sports taping
Professionally applied sports tape supports athletes
At The Foot Group we offer a wide range of supportive sports tapes. When correctly applied, sports tape provides support to muscle and ligament injuries, allowing athletes to return to their activities sooner and with greater confidence.
Two main types of sports tape
Rigid strapping tape
Rigid taping is primarily utilised to restrict and limit the movement of joints.
A muscle sprain or strain often brings on acute pain, and the unstable joint requires immediate stabilisation and firm support. Restricting excessive joint movements with rigid taping helps alleviate pain. It also reduces load on the affected structures within the foot, enabling faster recovery. The tape is usually applied for between 24 and 72 hours.
Kinesiology strapping tape
Kinesiology tape is a thin, flexible tape designed to increase stability, reduce swelling and inflammation and relieve pain in injured joints or muscles. It was originally developed to enhance athletic performance. Its elastic properties make it different from regular strapping tape, allowing full motion of body parts and providing dynamic support.
If you have a sporting injury or need advice on which sports tape is best for you and how it should be applied, don’t hesitate to give us a call or book your appointment today.
