Pre-Competition Strapping Indications and Benefits

The principle behind pre-competition strapping is that the tape should provide support to a weakened part of the body, without limiting its function, by preventing movements which stress the weakened area.

One of the main indications and benefits of pre-competition strapping is to allow an athlete to remain active and participate in training and sport while injured.   This intervention can provide support for injured structures without compromising a healthy range of motion.  It compresses soft tissues to reduce swelling, support anatomical structures involved in the injury, serve as a splint or secure a splint, secure dressing or bandages, protect the injured joint from re-injury, and protect the injured part while the injured part is in the healing process.