Taping’ - Physiotherapy | Melbourne | Performance Med …€¦ ·  · 2017-10-19Microsoft Word -...

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Taping    

There  are  many   types  of   tape  and  taping   techniques.    Some  of  these  include  • Rigid   sporting   taping   –   to   restrict   range   of   motion;   to  protect  or  offload  a  joint.  

• Kinesio  taping  –  to  enhance  the  proprioceptive  input  of  an  area  

• Functional   Fascial   Taping®   -­‐   taping   to   facilitate  proprioceptive  input  to  enhance  range  of  motion.  

Be  guided  by  your  physiotherapist   for  how   long  you  can  you  should  wear  tape.    If  it  becomes  itchy  or  uncomfortable  at  any  stage  it  must  be  removed  immediately.