Training-Room Tips: How to Keep Elastic Wrap In Place On Injured Thigh Muscles
Pat Aitken
Athletes with a mild strain of the quadriceps (thigh) muscles can often train and compete—usually with some extra support from an elastic wrap (Tensor bandage). However, such bandages have a tendency to slip during active training and competition.
Keeping Elastic Wrap in Place
There are two ways to prevent such inopportune slippages:
- When applying elastic wrap, first spray tape adherent on the area that will be wrapped. This sticky substance will help the wrap adhere to the skin.
- If you don't have tape adherent, roll a strip of athletic tape—sticky side out—into a small tube. Apply it vertically along the length of the thigh. Then wrap the thigh as usual. The sticky tape will hold the bandage in place.
References:
1. Peter Brukner & Karim Khan,”Clinical Sports Medicine Third Revised Edition,” McGraw-Hill Book Company Australia, 2010
2. David Perrin (PhD, ATC), “Athletic Taping and Bracing- 2nd Edition,” Human Kinetics Publishers, 2005.
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