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May 27, 2006

Athletic Tape Helps Athletes

Filed under: Athletes, Baseball, Basketball, Sports Products — Author @ 9:29 pm

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So how can athletic tape help athletes? Not with serious, chronic injuries but with smaller injuries which won’t end an athletic career but may make it more uncomfortable for a time. Sore ankles, small cases of tendonitis, or minor strains or sprains can all be supported by appropriate wrappings with athletic tape. When taping an injury it’s important to give the injured area, be it an ankle, elbow, or limb, with enough tape to adequately support the area and take stress off the injury. Be sure to avoid wrapping the tape too tight, as this can cut down on circulation to the injured area and lengthen the amount of time the injury needs to heal.

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