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Learn taping and strapping methods to support and restrict movement in sports. Ensure hygiene, equipment checks, prep, record keeping, & safety adherence. Follow codes of practice and health regulations.
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Apply taping and strapping to support and limit specific movement in sport and active leisure
Be able to prepare for taping and strapping techniques • Cleanliness • Sanitisation procedures • Hygienic preparation of therapist and client • Hand washing and laundry procedures to prevent cross-infection • Dress code and appearance • Adhere to codes of practice
Equipment and treatment area checks • Appropriate work area meets clients needs • Control risk of cross- infection (hand gel) • Clinical and portable couches at safe height • Couch cover and roll • Health and safety requirements covered • Environment (heat, noise, light, privacy and ventilation
Treatment area and equipment preparation • Couch and couch roll • Towels and supports • Clean the area to be taped and product in use by date • Cleaning agents • Razors, scissors and tape cutters
Taping and strapping materials • Cohesive • Elastic non-adhesive bandage • Elastic adhesive bandage • Zinc oxide • Crepe • Tubigrip • Kinesiology
cont • Underwraps • Padding and felt • Propriety supports • Second skin • Sprays • Removal wipes
Records • Legal requirements • Storage of records, locked cabinets and passwords on computers • Record of consent • Detailed record of SAOP notes(subjective, objective, analysis and plan) • Record of taping and reaction in clear legible writing in permanent ink and signed by the client