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1 ATHLETIC TAPING
INFLUENCED FABRICS:
The joint capsule
The ligaments
The articulation
THE OBJECTIVES:
Stability
The support
Restrict mobility
Protect
Proprioception (secondary)
( Source: Course note (2024). Taping 3.0 - The right tool at the right time. Médicvox; Atlas Médic)
2 NEURO-PROPRIOCEPTIVE TAPING (K-TAPING)
BASIC FUNCTIONS AND EFFECTS OF K-TAPING:
Improved muscle function
(eg: release or engage one or more muscles)
Elimination of circulatory restrictions
(eg: hematoma, edema)
Decrease in pain
Support for joint function
( Source: Kumbrink, B. (2017). K-Taping Pro (4th ed.). LSS Gmbh & Co/KG, Germany)
3 BIOMECHANICAL TAPING
INFLUENCED FABRICS:
Muscles/tendon
THE OBJECTIVES:
Support
Assist the contraction
Slow down the movement
Support a segment
( Source: Kumbrink, B. (2017). K-Taping Pro (4th ed.). LSS Gmbh & Co/KG, Germany)
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