Tapes

Medical Tape for Medical and Orthopaedic Wraps

Medical tape is an adhesive strip for the skin, commonly used to apply functional bandages. Whether used for treatment or prevention, it does not completely immobilize the joint or muscle. Non-elastic tape merely restricts unwanted or excessive movements. Functional tape not only supports the joint but also enhances proprioception—the body’s awareness of movement—and can help limit tissue overstretching. It is particularly popular for use as sports tape.

Effects and Benefits

When applied correctly, a sports tape bandage strengthens the support of the joint’s capsule-ligament system and improves movement awareness. This heightened proprioception helps patients recognise and prevent undesirable movements. Applied firmly after an injury, the non-elastic tape can reduce the formation of bruising and swelling due to its compressive effect. Tape bandages are also useful for splinting fractures, such as securing an injured finger to an adjacent healthy finger.

Tape Applications

The use of tape is versatile. In sports, tape rolls are primarily used for prevention, helping to protect ligaments from overstretching. It is suitable both for athletes with previous injuries, who want to avoid recurrence, and for uninjured athletes using tape purely as a preventive measure during training or competition.

In addition, tape made from skin-friendly materials can also be used therapeutically. It is effective for supporting simple fractures, chronic joint instabilities, or various muscle injuries, and can help manage conditions such as runner’s knee. Furthermore, tape can be applied for the treatment or prevention of injuries to ligaments and tendons in joints including the knee, wrist, shoulder, or ankle.

Tapes in Various Types & Colours

In this category, you will find products such as Omnitape and Leukotape Classic, available in traditional white or in a range of colors including blue, green, black, and red. Depending on the indication and application area, we offer tapes in different widths and with varying properties to meet your specific needs.

An overview of all our products related to bandages, wound closure, plaster casts, and dressings can be found in the Dressing Materials category.

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