** : Important Notes

Athlete's Position
: Illustrations

SPORTS MEDICINE 20 (P-1) located on the

bottom
: Elastic Tape

TAPE REFERENCE SHEET

04/30/21
: 1/2 width Tape

Airam Sobremonte
SPRAINED ANKLE PLANTAR FASCIA I
** Dorsiflex Position on foot **Dorsiflex Position on foot
Step One: Anchors ** Try not to suffocate the 5th phalange
1. 2 proximal anchor 2-3 fingers above the Step One: Anchors
malleoli (ankle bone) 1. 2 proximal anchor above the malleoli (ankle
2. 2 distal anchor around the arch of the foot. bone)
Step Two: Stirrups 2. 1 Distal anchor relatively close to the toes.
3. Start medially at the proximal anchor, making Step Two: Stirrup (1 only)
its way down under the heel, and up towards the 3. Starting medially at the proximal anchor right
lateral side of the proximal anchor. behind the ankle bone, making its way down under
Step Three: Horseshoe the heel, and upwards the lateral side of the
4.On the dorsal of the foot, start medially at the proximal anchor.
distal anchor, around the calcaneus, and towards Step Three: 5 Strip Support
the lateral side of the distal anchor. 4. Firstly place a straight tape on the centre on
Step Four: Alternation of Stirrups and Horseshoe the plantar side.
5. Alternate step two and three two more times 5. Make an "X" in the arch of the foot
while fanning out. There must me a total of 3 6. Add two straight strips on top of the "X".
stirrups and 3 horseshoe. Step Four: Re-stirrup
Step Five: Heel Locks Step Five: Re-anchor both proximal and distal
6. Apply 2 medial and lateral locks in angle of 45 anchor.
degrees, creating a figure 8.
Step Six: Hollywood strips ( fill in any exposed
gaps)
Step Seven: Re-anchor both proximal and distal
anchor.

PLATAR FASCIA II ACHILLES TENDON TURF TOE

**Athlete must lay on the stomach
Step One: Anchors **Dorsiflex Position of the foot
**Dorsiflex Position 1. 2 Proximal anchor at base of gastrocnemius *HE Turf Toe: Plantar side + HF Turf Toe: Dorsal Side
** Try not to suffocate the 5th phalange muscle (calf muscle). Step One: Anchors
Step One: Anchor 2. 2 Distal anchor at the arch of the foot. *Pinch toe for circulation check; make sure it
1. One anchor close to the toes as possible. Step Two: Support Strips doesn't turn purple.
Step Two: Medial Support Strips (Teardrops) 3. Starting at the plantar side of the distal Step One:Anchors
2. Start at the medial side of the anchor, follow anchor, work up straight to the posterior until it 1. 2 Proximal anchors around the arch of the foot.
downwards on the side of the foot, going around connects it with the proximal anchor. 2. 1 Distal anchor around the first proximal
the heel, and diagonally crossing across the arch of 4. Fan out two more support strips in the phalanx.
the foot towards the medial part of the anchor. posterior side. Step Two: Support Strips
Step Three: Lateral Support Strips (Teardrops) Step Three: Decoration Strips 3. Apply support strips from distal anchor to
3. Start at the lateral side of the anchor, follow 5. Starting similar to the support strips - From proximal anchor. Continually fan out each strip
downwards on the side of the foot, going around plantar side of the distal anchor and upwards across the plantar side of the foot. 4-5 strips.
the heel, and diagonally crossing across the arch of posteriorly. Step Three: Breast Cancer Strips
the foot towards the lateral part of the anchor 6. From the proximal anchor to the malleoli, spit 4. 2 breast cancers looping the distal anchor.
(Shaped like a teardrop). the tape in half. **Make sure that breast cancer loops are
Step Four: Alternation 7. Wrap the split tape anteriorly around the opposite to support strips.
4. Alternate medial and lateral supports strips two tibia. Step Four: Re-anchor both proximal and distal
more times per each. Total of 3 each. 8. Repeat step once more. anchors.
Step Five: Close out Step Four: To avoid rolling or irritation of tape,
5. Start closing out from the crossing point of the close out around the ankle bone up to the **Only full width tape is used for the proximal
medial and lateral support strips and towards the proximal anchor. anchor.
anchor. Step Five: Re-anchor proximal and distal
Step Six: Re-anchor anchors.

SHIN SPLINTS HE KNEE QUAD CONTUSION

** Athlete should sit down with a 45 degree angle ** Heal Lift; Athlete should slightly bend their knees **Athlete in Standing Position
bend of the legs. while standing. Step One: Anchors
Step One: Anchors Step One: Anchors 1. 2 Proximal anchors above contusion or top of
1. 2 proximal anchors under the tibial tuberosity. 1. 2 proximal anchors under the quadriceps's the muscle belly of the quads.
2. 2 distal anchors above the malleoli (ankle muscle belly. 2. 2 Distal anchors below contusion or below the
bone). 2. 2 Distal anchor under the tibial tuberosity. muscle below of the quads.
3. 1 lateral and 1 medial strips connecting the Step Two: Check Rein Step Two: 2 Support Strips.
proximal and distal anchors. 3. Create a posterior check rein in between the 3. Apply one support strip in between the medial
Step Two: Basket Weave distal and proximal anchor. To prevent irritations, side of the anchor and one support strip on the
3. With a full width tape start basket weaving apply a de-adhesive strip around the middle of lateral side.
while overlapping by half of the previous weave the check rein. Step Three: Basket Weave
from distal and anchor to proximal anchor. Step Three: Re-anchor proximal and distal 4. Start basket weaving while overlapping by half
Step Three: Re-anchor anchors. of the previous weave from the distal anchor to the
4. Re-anchor lateral and medial anchors. proximal anchor.
5. Re-anchor distal and proximal anchors. Step Four: Re-anchor support strips
Step Five: Re-anchor both proximal and distal
anchors.
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04/30/21
Airam Sobremonte

HAMPSTRING GROIN WRAP HYPEREXTENDED

STRAIN ELBOW
** Athlete must stand and elevate the heel of the ** Athlete must stand and elevate the heel of the ** Slightly bend athlete's elbows to 45 degree
injured leg by 2" injured leg by 2" Step One: Anchors
** Use a 6 inches elastic double-length wrap. ** Use a 6 inches elastic double-length wrap 1. 2 Proximal anchors below the bicep's muscle
1. Start wrapping at the lateral side of the hips. 1. Start wrapping at the lateral side of the belly.
2. Wrap towards the posterior side in a hip(injured side) , going medially and around 2. 2 Distal anchors around the forearm.
downwards path, around the legs close to the the leg Step Two: Check rein
crotch, and upwards to the anterior side of the 2. Anteriorly wrap across the other side of the hip 3. Create a check rein in between the proximal
leg. Starting point is folded. without maximizing the stretch of the elastic and distal anchors. ** Pull each strips tight while
3. Wrap around the the waist and towards the wrap. applying.
medial side of the hip. 3. Wrap posteriorly around the waist. Step Three: Re-anchor proximal and distal
4. Continue anteriorly back to starting point. 4. Wrap once more close to the crotch of the anchors.
5. Repeat steps 2,3, and 4 until wrap runs out. injured leg.
6. Secure anteriorly with 2clips in the thighs. 5. Continue to wrap until wrap runs out.
6. Secure wrap with two tapes on the anterior
side.

SPRAINED
WRIST (HF/HE) HE/HF THUMB MCL/LCL
** HE: Slightly Flexed + HF: Slightly Extended ** HE Thumb: support strips located on palmer of ** Heel lift; Athlete should slightly bend their knees
Step One: Anchors hands. HF: support strips located on dorsal of the while standing.
1. 2 Proximal anchors around the wrist (slightly hand. Step One: Anchors
above) Step One: Anchors 1. 2 Proximal anchors below quadriceps muscle
2. 1 Distal anchor on the palm (pinch tape when it 1. 2 Proximal anchors around the wrist belly.
reaches the thumb) 2. 1 Distal anchor around the proximal phalanx 2. 2 Distal anchors at the tibial tuberosity/below
Step Two: 5 Support Strips ** Make sure the joint is able to move. knee.
3. For HF wrist: Dorsal side HE wrist: Plantar side Step Two: Support Strips Step Two: 5 Support Strips
Step Three: Thumb Wrap 3. Support strips from proximal anchor to distal 3. Apply five support strips on lateral or medial
4. Starting at the distal anchor where the 5 anchor. Continually fan out across dorsal surface of side in between the proximal and distal anchors.
support strips are located, tape towards the thumb the hand. **Must be located where the knee joint is
(pinch tape for it is the sensitive area) and Step Three: Breast Cancer Strips Step Three: 2 Sets (each 2 sets for top and
diagonally across the other side of the wrist. Wrap 4. 2 breast cancer strips where loops are opposite bottom)of patella "X" around the patella
around the wrist once and diagonally end to the from support strips. ** DO NOT COVER KNEE CAP/PATELLA
starting point. Step Four: Re-anchor both distal and proximal Step Four: 2 Sets of Detonation Strips
Step Four: Thumb Hoods anchors. 4. Start at the anterior side of the proximal
5. Apply where the 1st metacarpal phalangeal anchor, around the posterior side of the knee, and
joint, covering the gap between the thumb wrap ** Proximal anchor only use full width tape ending it at the anterior side of the distal anchor.
and the 5 support strips. Finish off at the proximal Alternate from left and right sides.
anchor. Step Five: Re-anchor both proximal and distal
Step Five: Re-anchor Thumb Wrap anchors.
Step Six: Re-anchor both proximal and distal
anchor.

BUDDY TAPING Heel Lock/Figure Eight Buddy Taping

** Felt or Foam between the injured fingers can
provide support. Must be the same measurement
with the shortest finger.
Step One: Tape between the first joint and the
knuckles.
Step Two: tape between the last joint and the first
joint (Do not tape over the joint that bends).

5 Support Strips Check Rein 2 sets of X's below and above

the patella