Kinesiotape
Kinesiotapes have become a popular method of supporting injuries, especially among athletes, so that they can continue to be active. Many use the tapes even after an injury, if they want to resume the sport slowly and protect the injured parts of the body against a renewed overloading. Kinesiotapes are very elastic and breathable.
Due to their elasticity, they accompany active movements, but still protect against overstretching and overloading because they contract again due to their restoring forces. At the same time, the muscles or joints bandaged by the Kinesiotape are massaged, which promotes blood circulation and thus accelerates the healing process. The correct application of the tapes alleviates the pain and enables athletes to remain active despite an injury.
*This prevents the muscles from atrophying through immobilization and protection.Especially the wrist, which is very important for athletes, but is also constantly needed in everyday life, can continue to be used. The kinesiotape bandages can be used for as long as you wish in consultation with a trained doctor or physiotherapist. The use depends on the severity of the illness.
Sport with a taped wrist
With a taped wrist the sport can be continued. Many athletes like handball players, volleyball players or tennis players use a tape bandage to prevent an injury or to protect the still weakened structures from overstrain after an injury. The tape bandage should therefore be applied in such a way that it does not restrict movement during sports too much, but still has a supporting effect on the wrist.
The tape bandage on the wrist serves to secure and stabilize the joint, muscles, tendons and ligaments. The supporting effect enables athletes to restart their activity and thus shorten the rehabilitation period. The load can thus be slowly increased again.
Taping after a bruise of the wrist
A bruise is caused by a short, sudden application of force that squeezes the soft tissue structures of the wrist and vessels. If blood vessels are ruptured, bruising can occur, which also causes the wrist to swell. Bruises can often be very painful and are usually treated conservatively.
Besides a conventional bandage or splint, the bruised wrist can also be treated with a tape bandage. When applying the bandage, care should be taken to ensure that the swelling does not appear until later, even if there is a time delay. In order to ensure blood circulation and to be able to apply an effective tape bandage, it is therefore advisable to wait until the swelling subsides.
Furthermore, it is important to ensure that the hand is in a pain-free position and in a natural posture when taping. Otherwise it can lead to incorrect postures, which may remain permanent and continue to cause discomfort when moving. A tape bandage can relieve the pain of a bruise by supporting the movement and protecting it from overstretching. The injured soft tissue structures are thus protected and spared and can heal faster.
