Supporting joints and muscles during athletic activities.
What is Pre-Game Taping?
Pre-game taping involves applying adhesive tape to specific body parts before engaging in sports or physical activities. This practice aims to provide support to joints and muscles, restrict excessive or harmful movements, and reduce the risk of injuries. Athletes often use taping as a protective mechanism, especially when there's a history of injury or a perceived vulnerability in certain areas.
By stabilising joints and compressing soft tissues, taping can help prevent sprains, strains, and other musculoskeletal injuries. It also offers proprioceptive feedback, enhancing body awareness and promoting proper biomechanics during activity. However, it's essential that taping is applied correctly to be effective and to avoid potential complications.
Our Approach
Professional taping for optimal protection.
At Renew Physiotherapy, we offer expert pre-game taping services tailored to each athlete's needs. Our approach includes:
Individual Assessment: Evaluating the athlete's history, sport-specific demands, and areas of concern to determine appropriate taping strategies.
Selection of Taping Technique: Utilising various taping methods, such as rigid strapping or kinesiology taping, based on the desired support and flexibility.
Proper Application: Ensuring tape is applied with the correct tension and alignment to maximise effectiveness and comfort.
Education: Instructing athletes on maintaining skin health and recognising signs of adverse reactions to taping.
Common Conditions We Treat
Preventing and managing sports-related injuries.
Pre-game taping can be beneficial for:
Ankle Instability: Supporting the ankle to prevent sprains, especially in sports with high lateral movement.
Knee Ligament Support: Providing stability to knees vulnerable to ligament strains or sprains.
Wrist and Thumb Injuries: Protecting against hyperextension or impact injuries common in ball-handling sports.
Shoulder Support: Stabilising the shoulder joint to prevent dislocations or strains during overhead activities.
Benefits of Physiotherapy
Enhance performance and reduce injury risk.
Engaging in pre-game taping offers several advantages:
Injury Prevention: Reducing the likelihood of sprains, strains, and other musculoskeletal injuries.
Enhanced Stability: Providing additional support to joints and muscles during dynamic movements.
Improved Confidence: Allowing athletes to perform with assurance, knowing vulnerable areas are protected.
Pain Reduction: Alleviating discomfort from previous injuries, enabling continued participation in activities.
At Renew Physiotherapy, our skilled physiotherapists are dedicated to helping athletes maintain peak performance and minimise injury risks through professional pre-game taping services.
Proper taping techniques can make a significant difference in an athlete's performance and injury prevention. At Renew Physiotherapy, we ensure that each taping application is customised to meet the specific needs of the individual, providing both support and confidence during their sporting activities.
Stephanie Milic, Renew Physiotherapy