Taping is a form of strapping. It is a procedure that uses tape, attached to the skin, to physically keep in place muscles or bones at a certain position. This reduces pain and aids recovery. Taping is usually used to help recover from overuse and other injuries.

Fact: Latin terminology has to be used in this article.

List of applications

Upper limbs and chest(thorax)

Shoulder

Shoulder

Shoulder including the arm

Thorax

Upper limb

Elbow

Wrist

Wrist only

Wrist including thumb

Fingers

Thumb

Finger

Inferior limbs

Thigh

Knee

The knee-cap is taped in place.

Calf

For shin splints.

Achilles' heel

Preventive

Alleviating

Ankle

For ankle sprains ankle sprains can cause considerable discomfort. 2% of ankle sprains involve broken bones. Often, ligament injuries occur. See physiotherapist to get treatment for the ankle, including taping.

Foot

In the case of heel pain (Plantar Fasciitis) or Heel spurs.

Where the bottom of the foot is taped in sections.

Foot fingers

Thumb

Hallux Valgus

Fingers

Alternatives

Wraps and braces can be used instead or with taping to stabilize the affected area. Braces might alter muscular activity, where tape should not. Surgery would be a patient's last option. Rest is most important for recovery.