Taping is one of the therapeutic involvements practiced by physiotherapists and rehabilitation team members. Sports injuries and different kinds of clinical disorders are prevented or cured by taping techniques. Frequent types of tape and their related application approaches are obtainable. Kinesiology tape (KT), Dynamic tape (DT), rigid tape, micro-pore tape, athletic tape, and many other …
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Sports Taping Methods
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The Importance of Grip Strength in Sports
Grip strength is important in many kinds of sports: grip strength permits increased accuracy and can be an informative factor in performance as an athlete. Grip strength is a vital part of an athlete’s overall performance. A strong grip allows athletes to control the ball, bat, hockey stick, and other equipment and helps prevent injuries …
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Tape Series: Part 5 Thumb Hyperextension Strapping.
The collaboration between Pillar Sports and Aurora Physiotherapy brings you our fifth and final part of the ‘How To’ Tape Series. The following information will provide you with a step by step guide on Strapping the Thumb the right way for hyperextension injuries. Although injuries to the thumb can be severe and can require an …
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Tape Series: Part 4 Elbow Strapping.
The collaboration between Pillar Sports and Aurora Physiotherapy brings you our fourth part of the ‘How To’ Tape Series. The following information will provide you with a step by step guide on Strapping the Elbow the right way. Although injuries to the elbow can be severe and require a long time away from sports and …
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Tape Series: Part 3 Shoulder Strapping.
The collaboration between Pillar Sports and Aurora Physiotherapy brings you our third part of the ‘How To’ Tape Series. The following information will provide you with a step by step guide on Strapping the Shoulder the right way. Although injuries to the shoulder can be severe and require a long time away from sports and …
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Tape Series: Part 2 Knee Strapping. (MCL)
The collaboration between Pillar Sports and Aurora Physiotherapy brings you our second part of the ‘How To’ Tape Series. The following information will provide you with a step by step guide on Strapping the Knee the right way. Specifically, we will show you how to support the medial collateral ligament (MCL) after injury. Enabling a …
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Tape Series: Part 1 Ankle Strapping.
The collaboration between Pillar Sports and Aurora Physiotherapy brings you our first part of the ‘How To’ Tape Series. The following information will provide you with a step by step guide on Strapping the Ankle the right way. Ankle tapping can be effective in two ways; either preventing ankle injuries or to protect and treat …
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How to Tape Series w/ Aurora Physiotherapy.
How to Tape Series w/ Aurora Physiotherapy. Pillar Sports are excited to announce that we will be working closely with the therapists at Aurora Physiotherapy and Fitness Centre to help educate you on “How to” tape application methods. We are going to cover areas that we feel will provide you with the knowledge protect your …
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