THE BOOK. Taping also has an important role to play in sports injury prevention, as proven by its use for many years at elite level.

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THE BOOK The main uses of taping are selective protection, support and

In the case of certain existing injuries, the deliberate limitation of

The advantage of taping over complete rest is obvious: metabolic activity

proven by its use for many years at elite level.

step-bystep guides to the taping procedure.

THE AUTHOR Andreas Schur, MD, has been running a private surgical and

1 THE BOOK The main uses of taping are selective protection, support and offloading. In the case of certain existing injuries, the deliberate limitation of joint mobility can help to avoid further injury. The advantage of taping over complete rest is obvious: metabolic activity in the area concerned can be maintained at a high level, largely avoiding unwanted wastage of muscle tissue. Most sporting activity can even be continued, while following the advice of a physician. Taping also has an important role to play in sports injury prevention, as proven by its use for many years at elite level. Sports Taping shows the main applications of taping, and includes step-bystep guides to the taping procedure. Accompanying measures such as skin protection are also featured. THE AUTHOR Andreas Schur, MD, has been running a private surgical and sports medicine practice in Duisburg, Germany, since 1991, during which time he has dealt with numerous prominent athletes from different sports. He has already published many articles drawing on his long experience of the most common sports injuries in specialist magazines. ISBN $ US/ 12.95/$ CDN

2 SPORTS TAPING

4 SPORTS TAPING ANDREAS SCHUR, MD Meyer & Meyer Sport

5 Original Title: Taping im Sport Meyer & Meyer Verlag, 2006 Translated by Heather Ross British Library Cataloguing in Publication Data A catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library Andreas Schur Sports Taping Oxford: Meyer & Meyer Sport (UK) Ltd., 2007 ISBN All rights reserved, especially the right to copy and distribute, including the translation rights. No part of this work may be reproduced including by photocopy, microfilm or any other means processed, stored electronically, copied or distributed in any form whatsoever without the written permission of the publisher by Meyer & Meyer Sport (UK) Ltd. Aachen, Adelaide, Auckland, Budapest, Graz, Johannesburg, New York, Olten (CH), Oxford, Singapore, Toronto Member of the World Sports Publishers' Association (WSPA) Printed and bound by: B.O.S.S Druck und Medien GmbH, Germany ISBN verlag@m-m-sports.com

6 Foreword Taping has been used in sports for years. This targeted method of movement limitation is often used as a preventive measure, particularly in ball games. The popularity of taping is not only due to its immediate effect, it can also help avoid breaks from training and competition because of injury, so that the athlete need not worry about losing fitness. Taping has actually become so important in sport that physical therapists and sports doctors are always trying to find new taping techniques. Taping has become one of the most innovative branches of sports medicine. This book focuses on the most important techniques for the arms, legs and torso. The indications are accompanied by illustrated, step-by-step explanations for the correct way to apply the tape. There is also a summary of the most important materials that the physical therapist and team doctor should always have at hand. Andreas Schur, MD TAPING 5

Contents The Basics.......................................8 Physical Inactivity...........................11 Moving Correctly...........................13 Our Joints................................14 The Importance of Muscles.

7 Contents The Basics Physical Inactivity Moving Correctly Our Joints The Importance of Muscles Why Tape? Biomechanics Taping Materials In Focus Advantages and Effects Immobilization Types of Bandages Holistic Medicine In Focus Sports Taping Tendonitis Sprains Muscles and Tendons Bones The Limitations of Taping In Focus Taping the Upper Extremities Extension Limitation of the Elbow Joint Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow) Taping Wrist Taping Thumb Taping Taping to Offload PIP Joint Preventive PIP Joint Flexible Finger Splints Stax Splint (Modified) Extension Limitation of the MCP Joint Flexion Limitation of the MCP Joint TAPING

Taping the Lower Extremities.....................72 Thigh Taping..............................74 Preventive Knee Taping......................77 Taping to Offload the Calf Muscles.

8 Taping the Lower Extremities Thigh Taping Preventive Knee Taping Taping to Offload the Calf Muscles Taping to Offload the Achilles Tendon Ankle Joint (Standard Taping) Taping the Torso Large Shoulder Taping Epaulette Taping Semicingulum Memory Tape Taping to Offload the Shoulder Joint Accompanying Measures Strength Training Protect your Joints In Focus Bibliography Photo Credits TAPING 7

ISBN-13: ISBN-10: PUBLISHED BY MEYER & MEYER SPORT. $ US/ 14.95/$ 25.

ISBN-13: ISBN-10: PUBLISHED BY MEYER & MEYER SPORT. $ US/ 14.95/$ 25. THE BOOK You don't have to wonder anymore what to do each day! This book will organize your running life, telling you what to run (with other optional exercises) throughout the year to prepare for the