Understand the application
Rigid sports tape should be selected and applied for a defined purpose. Width, direction, overlap and tension influence the resulting construction.
Use only on clean, dry and intact skin and do not use online information as a substitute for individual professional assessment.
Choose and check carefully
Narrow 2.5 cm tape supports precise finger applications. Widths of 4 and 5 cm are commonly used for ankle tape jobs, depending on anatomy and technique.
Check comfort, skin colour, temperature, sensation and movement immediately after application and again during sport-specific movement.
Respond to warning signs
Remove tape immediately if pain, tingling, numbness, swelling, discolouration, coldness or skin irritation develops or increases.
Persistent symptoms, acute trauma and uncertain findings should be assessed by an appropriately qualified healthcare professional.