Bandaging and taping considerations for the dancer.
Although widely disputed, bandaging and taping techniques are common practice in sports medicine. This article reviews literature related to the efficacy of bandaging and taping procedures and their role in sport and dance medicine. It further examines dance-specific application principles, and outlines selected techniques for treatment of common dance-related pathologies.
PAARTS Wellness Studio, San Diego, California 92106, USA. kewalt@PAARTSsandiego.com
Katherine L
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D016512:Ankle Injuries / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy*; D055052:Athletic Tape; D058128:Compression Bandages; D003615:Dancing / Q000293:injuries; D018409:Foot Injuries / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D058923:Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D008682:Metatarsal Bones / Q000293:injuries; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures / Q000379:methods; D046788:Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D018570:Risk Assessment; D013178:Sports Medicine / Q000193:education; D016896:Treatment Outcome