Foot and Toe

Blisters

Turf toe

Bunions

Plantar fasciitis

Bruised heel

 

Ankle and Achilles Tendon

Louisiana wrap

Basketweave taping

Simple support taping

Achilles tendon taping

 

Shin and Lower Leg

Shin splints taping

Anterior compartment taping

 

Knee

Patella tendon taping

CMP / Patellofemoral pain

Posterior cruciate ligament sprain

Medial ligament sprain

Anterior cruciate ligament

 

Thigh

Groin strain

Hamstring strain

Quadricep strain

 

Upper Back and Neck

Upper back taping

AC joint

 

Finger and Thumb

Finger buddy taping

Thumb sprain taping

 

 

 

 

 

Tearing zinc oxide sports tape

 

This has proved a challenge for many a sports injury therapist or trainer but if a simple technique is used then it should but once mastered you should never have a problem again. Ensure it is non stretch zinc oxide tape that you are trying to cut and not EAB as elastic adhesive bandage cannot be torn and should be cut.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Get a good grip on the tape between the fingers and thumbs.

• Ensure the fingers on both hands are as close together as you can get.

• Ensure there is tension along the top edge of the tape and with one fast motion rip the fingers apart to tear.

• If you do not maintain tension in the tape or allow the edge to become crimped then tearing will be all but

      impossible. In this case simply move further up the tape to a new bit and try again.

• Once you have the hang of this simple technique you should be capable of tearing zinc oxide tape across

      or along its length with no problems.