Athletic Tapes and Compression Bandages
On the surface, athletic tape and compression bandages seem to have one simple purpose: to stabilize a weak or injured joint. They actually have many more benefits! Depending on the type used and the method of application, athletic tape and bandages can:
- Help prevent injury
- Enhance awareness of movements
- Improve athletic performance
- Reduce pain and swelling
- Promote healing
There are two basic kinds of athletic tape: rigid, non-elastic tape and elastic therapeutic tape (also called kinesiology or kinesio tape). Find out how to use and apply these products.
Compression bandages can reduce swelling and pain while helping to stabilize a strained or sprained joint. Here’s how and when you should use them.
Please take a look at SimplyMedicals Mobility and Orthopedics resources in order to help better understand orthopedic health issues like arthritis, broken bones and sport industries.