What is Taping?
Taping, also known as strapping, is a common treatment technique employed by physiotherapists at the Lady Basset Physiotherapy Centre. It serves both as a preventive measure against injuries and as a treatment method following an injury.
Your physiotherapist, fully qualified in taping, will tailor the application based on your symptoms and treatment goals. You may also be instructed on how to apply the tape yourself, allowing you to benefit from this treatment outside of physiotherapy sessions.
Taping can address postural issues such as muscle imbalances that exert excessive force on specific structures. It helps improve alignment and reduce spinal stresses.
What are the benefits of Taping?
Taping stimulates mechanoreceptors in nerves, which are responsible for detecting movement, helping to improve joint coordination. It can prevent certain movements that might cause further damage and supports and protects the muscles around joints. Additionally, taping relieves pressure on injured areas, reduces swelling, and provides proprioceptive 'proh-pree-oh-SEP-tiv' feedback, which decreases the risk of re-injury.
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Stimulate
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Support
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Relief
Injury Prevention
Increased Joint Stability
Encouragement of normal movement
Decreased Pain
Decreased swelling
Speedy Recovery
Decreased Risk of Re-Injury
Will Taping Hurt?
Taping itself should not be painful when applied correctly. Some individuals might feel a slight discomfort during the application process due to the tape being snug, but this is generally minimal and short-lived. The purpose of taping is to provide support and relief, not to cause pain.
What Conditions can taping treat?
Your physiotherapist will conduct a comprehensive assessment to identify the cause of your symptoms and determine the best treatment approach. Your individualised treatment programme may include taping alongside other methods. Taping can be effective for conditions such as:
Ankle Strains
Plantar Fasciitis
Knee Pain
Muscle strains
Shoulder Injuries
Tendonitis
