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Taping – or taping – is a procedure for sticking patches of different lengths to the painful area of the skin of a given muscle. Although the physiotherapeutic method of taping was developed by the Japanese chiropractor Kenzo Kase in the 70s, it only became popular after the 2008 Beijing Olympics, where it was widely used by athletes.
Medical and anti-edema taping – action
There is no consistent consensus in the scientific community as to how medical and anti-edema taping it works. Initially, non-elastic bands were used to restrict movement and their effectiveness was limited only to the athletes’ initial exercise – over time, it ceases to hold the skin surface sufficiently.
It is supposed that tapping helps in proprioception, i.e. the sense of orientation of the position of parts of your body. The degree of this ability is very important for athletes as it allows them to make well-coordinated and precise movements. Superimposed medical taping it is also intended to help the athlete feel the exact location of the injury.
The task tapingu it has to be above all action analgesic and decongestants. In theory, this is done by pulling the skin layer upwards, allowing better blood circulation to the muscles underneath it. This is to result in reduced pain and a reduction in motor impairment.
Medical and anti-edema taping – application
Although there are no studies confirming greater effectiveness tapingu from the usual placebo, it is gaining more and more popularity not only among professional athletes, but also among “Sunday fighters” who see taping as a valuable support in training or simply treat it as a new fashion and an opportunity to show a professional approach to exercise.
Taping can be used by applying various types of tapes to stimulate the work and regeneration of muscles in various ways:
- flexible taping – offers a high degree of stretch and provides flexibility of muscles and soft tissues,
- kinesiological taping – gaining the greatest popularity, characterized by stretchability and adaptation of the tape to the movements of the skin. Made of synthetic kinesiology tape, it is waterproof and can be worn for several days.
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Medical and anti-edema taping – contraindications
Use medical and anti-swelling taping has some limitations. It should not be used in the case of:
- inflammatory and infectious skin conditions (e.g. mycosis),
- venous thrombosis,
- diabetes
- open wounds and skin irritations,
- kidney disease and coronary artery disease.
When putting on tapingu on its own, follow the instructions for its application. Slices can be applied in different ways and places – shoulder girdles, knees, back, muscles of the arms and legs. Before each imposition you should be familiar with the method of application tapingu and prepare the skin on which it will be applied apply (cleansing and hair removal).