Athletic tape is used to help maintain the stability of bones and muscles during athletic activity. It can be applied directly to the skin or over a pre-wrap. When used properly, it can help reduce muscle and bone pain and improve athletic performance. It is also useful for rehabilitation purposes and can help you to strengthen muscles and tendons.
Athletic tape can prevent injuries by limiting the range of motion of joints. It helps prevent fractures and dislocations. It can also reduce pain and improve proprioception. For these reasons, athletes have trusted athletic tape for years. It has helped them stay injury free while training and competing. Besides injuries and pain, it can also be used to treat other conditions such as carpal tunnel and tendonitis.
There are various types of athletic tape available for different sports. Figure-of-eight elbow taping anchors protective padding onto the elbow, which provides mild support to the elbow. This taping is useful for sprains and elbow contusions. Other types of athletic tape include fan and "X" tapes that limit wrist flexion.
Athletic tape can also be used to prevent muscle and joint pain. However, there are some precautions to consider. First, the tape should be applied before activity. The tape should not be left on for more than a few hours. Leaving it on for long periods of time can irritate the skin. Second, athletic tape should not block circulation.