Mastering Basic Wrapping Techniques with Sports Underwrap Foam Pre Wrap and Athletic Tape

Using the right wrapping technique can help ensure that the tape stays in place, offers support, and prevents discomfort or further injury. In this blog, we'll walk you through the basic wrapping techniques for Sports Underwrap Foam Pre Wrap and Athletic Tape to help you properly apply these products, whether you're taping for injury prevention or rehabilitation.

Sports Underwrap Foam Pre Wrap: This is a thin, flexible foam layer that is typically applied directly to the skin before applying athletic tape. It provides a protective barrier to prevent irritation, chafing, or discomfort from the adhesive tape. Sports Underwrap Foam Pre Wrap is lightweight, breathable, and elastic, offering a comfortable foundation for the athletic tape.

Athletic Tape: This is a type of adhesive tape designed for medical or sports applications. Athletic Tape helps provide stability, support, and compression to joints and muscles. It can be either elastic or rigid, with non-stretch varieties often used for joint stabilization and more flexible versions used to allow for movement while offering support.

The combination of Sports Underwrap Foam Pre Wrap and Athletic Tape creates an support system that reduces the risk of injury while allowing for comfortable movement. The foam pre-wrap acts as a cushion, and the athletic tape secures and supports the area of concern, ensuring it remains stable during activity.

Now that we understand the products, let's move on to some basic wrapping techniques. The following steps can be applied to various body parts like the ankles, wrists, and knees. These techniques are commonly used for sprains, strains, or injury prevention.

The ankle is one of the commonly taped areas in sports, especially for athletes involved in basketball, soccer, and running. Sports Underwrap Foam Pre Wrap and Athletic Tape are tools for stabilizing and supporting the ankle joint.

Step-by-Step Technique:

Apply the Foam Pre Wrap: Start by wrapping the Sports Underwrap Foam Pre Wrap around the lower leg just above the ankle. Cover the area generously, overlapping the foam slightly as you wrap around the leg. The foam should extend about 3-4 inches above the ankle, covering the Achilles tendon area. Be sure not to wrap too tightly, as you don't want to restrict circulation.

Apply the Layer of Athletic Tape: Begin taping by placing the strip of athletic tape around the foot, just above the toes, and bring it around the heel to the opposite side of the foot. Make sure the tape is snug but not too tight.

Anchor the Tape: Next, apply 2-3 more strips of athletic tape around the base of the foot, overlapping slightly with the previous strip. These strips act as anchors for the rest of the tape.

Heel Lock: To secure the ankle further, perform a heel lock. Start by bringing the tape around the back of the heel and crossing it over the foot. Then, bring the tape back underneath the arch of the foot, securing the heel in place. Repeat this process 2-3 times to lock the ankle.

Final Wrap: After the heel lock, apply additional strips of tape around the ankle and lower leg. Ensure that the tape is snug but not restrictive. You should be able to move your toes and ankle with ease, but the tape should provide enough support to prevent excessive movement.