• ESS 349 Lab Manual
  • Terminology
  • Stretching
  • HIPAA
  • HOPS
  • SOAP Notes
  • Universal Precautions
  • Wound Care
  • Blisters
  • P.R.I.C.E.
  • Thermotherapy Notes
  • Cryotherapy Notes
  • Neutral Therapy Notes
  • Game Ready Chart
  • Bob-Dog
  • Modality Chart
  • Heat Modalities
  • Cold Modalities
  • Therapeutic Modalities
  • Preventative Ankle Taping
  • Phases of Rehabilitation
  • Rehab Tools
  • Hypervolt User Guide
  • Ankle HOPS Notes
  • ANKLE HOPS
  • Palpations
  • Special Tests
  • How to Use a Tape Shark
  • Arch Taping
  • Patellar Tendon Taping
  • Wraps
  • KNEE HOPS
  • Palpations
  • Special Tests
  • Crutch Fitting
  • SHOULDER HOPS
  • Palpations
  • Special Tests
  • Additional Tape Jobs
  • Concussion Education
  • Wiihab
  • Kinesio Tape
  • 3" Powerflex Ankle
  • HOPS Rubrics
  • Download
  • Translations
  • 3" Powerflex Ankle

    This tape job is good for chronic injuries because it offers more support than white tape and will not expand during activity. It can also be used on acute injuries IF further swelling is not possible.

    Power Tape is made of petroleum instead of cotton. This prevents its breakdown. It is waterproof, good for water polo players or swimmers. It is more stable with less range of motion.

    The tape job is very similar to the preventative white tape job, with a few differences:

    1. Instead of pre-wrap, Powerflex will be used instead
    2. Wrap the tape job shorter, around 2-3 inches below the gastrocnemius
    3. All stretch should be taken out of the Powerflex before applying
    4. Less tension should be placed on the tape job, as the tape doesn’t ‘give’ as much

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