Ankle Tape
This joint on the lower leg is commonly taped to prevent sprains during sports
What is the ankle?
This flexible material is commonly used for ankle wrapping.
What is elastic wrap
This joint connects the thigh to the lower leg.
What is the knee?
The shoulder is classified as this type of joint.
What is a ball-and-socket joint?
This body part connects the hand to the forearm.
What is the wrist?
Ankle taping primarily limits this type of movement to prevent injury.
What is inversion?
An ankle wrap provides support while still allowing this to occur.
What is movement?
Knee wraps are often used to support this structure in the front of the knee.
What is the patella?
A shoulder wrap is often used after this type of injury.
What is a shoulder strain?
Wrist taping helps prevent this common injury.
What is a Sprain
This taping technique holds the tape around the lower leg before applying support strips.
What is an anchor?
This type of wrap is often used to control swelling after an injury.
What is a compression wrap?
This condition may require a knee wrap to help reduce swelling.
What is inflammation?
This muscle group is commonly supported by a shoulder wrap.
What is the Rotator Cuff?
This movement is commonly restricted by wrist tape.
What is hyperextension?
This strip of tape runs under the foot to help support the arch and ankle.
What is a stirrup?
An ankle wrap is often preferred over tape because it is this.
What is reusable?
A knee wrap helps increase this around the joint during activity.
What is stability?
Shoulder wraps help limit excessive motion during this activity.
What is overhead movement?
Wrist tape is often used in this sport involving catching or throwing.
What is football, basketball, or volleyball?
This taping method is often used after an ankle sprain to provide stability during return to play.
What is prophylactic taping?
This wrapping pattern overlaps each layer by about half to ensure even compression.
What is a spiral wrap
This wrapping technique is commonly used to support ligaments on both sides of the knee.
What is a figure-eight wrap?
This is the main goal of a shoulder wrap during recovery.
What is stabilization?
This taping technique wraps in alternating directions to provide strong support against hyperextension.
What is a figure-eight taping technique?