title: Taping of foot and ankle for Korean karate.
abstract: In the practice of Korean karate, the foot is often used as a weapon in self defense. Injuries to the foot are common. Analysis of patterns to these injuries and requirements of the sport led to the development of a strapping technique for protecting the foot from the most common injuries.
authors.affiliation: Eastern Virginia Graduate School of Medicine, Norfolk 23464.
authors.forename: P S
authors.initials: PS
authors.lastname: Agnew
mesh_terms: D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000517:prevention & control; D001458:Bandages; D018409:Foot Injuries; D006801:Humans; D016139:Martial Arts / Q000293:injuries*