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
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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.
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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.
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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.