Method for joint taping with inelastic tape

Details Method for joint taping with inelastic tape Method for joint taping with inelastic tape

1998-01-16

1999-08-17

Apley, Richard J.

Surgery: splint, brace, or bandage

Bandage structure

Support covering

602 76, A61F 1300, A61F 500

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059386312

ABSTRACT:
A tape is used for the wrapping of ankles or other joints having a inelastic back in tension and a hypo-allergenic elastic for placement to the skin. Examples of the inelastic back can include tapes with metal or carbon fiber backings which essentially have no appreciable elasticity and deformation when applied over the skin at the ankle. In the preferred embodiment of this invention, the inelastic backing of the tape has a Young's modulus of elasticity exceeding 5 and is not subject to substantial elongation as placed over the ankle. Wrapping of the ankle with such tapes utilizing hypo-allergenic adhesives is disclosed with the tape being removable and reusable even by the athlete utilizing the ankle wrapping.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3692023 (1972-09-01), Phillips et al.
patent: 4719926 (1988-01-01), Nelson
patent: 5354597 (1994-10-01), Capik et al.
patent: 5449550 (1995-09-01), Yasis et al.
Smith and Nephew Casting, Cast Room Products, p. 3, 1994.

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