Taping can be used in injury prevention when we need to restrict a mobile or weak joint. This is often the case in shoulders or ankles. The mobility of these joints lead to increased instability. Taping offers extra support to help the joint withstand the high amount of stress that sports put on the it.
Taping can help with swelling and recovery from injuries by lifting up and separating the subcutaneous tissue, allowing the blood and lymph to flow easier. This allows the blood to flow smoother, and increase the amount of healing factors brought to the tissue.
Taping, particularly with kinesiology tape, is believed to enhance proprioception by stimulating the sensory receptors in the skin and muscles. This stimulation can lead to improved joint position sense and movement accuracy. The tape provides continuous sensory feedback to the skin, which can increase postural stability and awareness.
