Trainer's tape plays an essential role in safety and treatment in sports related injuries. It provides support to the elbow joint, wrist joint, knee joint and ankle joint. It is used to prevent and treat injuries during sports and is very popular with athletes. It is very effective in preventing and treating muscle pulls and sprains.
The tape is usually made of cotton fabric coated and is with an adhesive that contains zinc oxide. The reason zinc oxide is used is because it helps reduce or eliminate irritation. Other materials are also used to make the tapes.
Trainer's tape comes in several different types and each type has its specific use. Here are some of the top uses of our trainer's tape:
- To restrict the movement of your joints: The non-elastic adhesive tape, also known as zinc oxide tape, is used to restrict the movement of your joints. It is a white-colored and non-elastic tape that has an adhesive on one side. The adhesive contains zinc oxide, which protects your skin from chafing, scratches and blisters. The tape is available in a variety of widths and can be torn easily by hand. But the tape is highly adhesive and not very flexible; therefore you must use an under wrap under it. An underwrap is a soft foam-like material that provides the first layer of protection to the skin without actually sticking to it. It also reduces the pain when the zinc oxide tape is removed from the skin.
- To provide support to your joints and muscles: The elastic adhesive tape is used to provide support to your joins or muscles. It is more flexible than the zinc oxide tape because of the elastic material in it. Elastic tape does not restrict the range of motion or blood circulation. Sticky on the inner side and usually brightly colored on the outer side, it can be worn on the back, neck, shoulders, wrist, knee and feet. Its main function is to prevent sports-related injuries. It can also be used to treat swelling and reduce pain in the muscle and joints.
- To stabilize your joints and muscles and prevent injuries: Kinesio tape is used to stabilize your joints and muscles and to prevent injuries. As it is elastic, it does not affect the range of your motion. It is very effective in preventing injuries. Kinesio tape is available in several colors and widths.
- To reduce pain and treat injuries: The Kinesio tape is based on your body's natural healing process through the activation of your neurological and circulatory systems. It is effective in reducing pain and treating injuries. You can use it to treat headaches, ankle sprain, muscle sprains, swelling, inflammation and many other injuries.
At The First Aid Zone, we offer all types of trainers tape for athletes and their trainers. If you are looking for more sports first aid supplies, check out our full range of supplies here.
