SPORTTAPE Tan Zinc Oxide Tape - 3.8cm x 10m - High Strength Athletic Tape, Blister Prevention Tape, Plantar Fascia Tape | Sports Strapping Tape & Ankle Tape for Netball. Football, Rugby - Single Roll

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An effective, short-term measure is to cover the foot and affected area in petroleum jelly. This should provide some relief from pain as it protects the skin and lubricates. However, as the heat from your foot melts the petroleum jelly it runs away and is ineffective. Draining a blister When applied correctly, the zinc oxide tape can reduce swelling through compression. Protects Vulnerable Body Parts from Injury If you regularly get sore hands or blisters, and particularly if you are setting off on a long outing, it’s worth taping up your hands as a precautionary measure. Do this at home, not two minutes before the outing: use 25 mm zinc oxide tape (Leukoplast is the best), and do it really carefully, stretching it over the hand in all directions and smoothing the edges down so that it stays in place. Take it off again after the outing so that the skin can breathe normally.

Skin Friendly. If by some chance a blister does form under the tape, when you rip it off, the tape will not tear the roof off the blister and won't remove any skin. For large joints. Knees and shoulder taping. In which case it is often used in conjunction with EAB TAPE. CAN ZINC OXIDE TAPE BE RE-USED? Unlike duct tape, moleskin or any other type of bandage, Leukotape has numerous advantages going for it: Our ZINC OXIDE glues don’t contain any colophony or rosin, which are the normal irritants for anyone with an Elastoplast allergy. As you tape your foot, bend it while pointing your toes upwards and start working the cover roll at the heel of your foot, working your way up to just before your toes. Use smaller strips for your toes and finish it all off with long strips from the inside of your foot to the outside.It’s all down to shoe choice – at least a thumbs width if not more in the end but NOT at the expense of a good fit on the heel, if you can’t get both move on.” Affordable. With the ability to last for several days, leukotape can save time and cost. Found at most drug stores. If you do have a bubbly blister, you will need to drain and treat it. Otherwise, your hot spot needs some sort of barrier to prevent the friction from worsening. Hikers use a variety of methods to act as a barrier - duct tape, moleskin and leukotape are the most common.

Even though the zinc oxide tape has excellent properties to heal skin wounds, it should be handled with care on sensitive and damaged skin, as the removing might cause some irritation. Please refer to a professional if you feel the tape might irritate.

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Apply it to the hot spot and rub it gently with your finger to warm it up and help the adhesive set. It’s best to apply several hours before exercise if possible to get a really tight bond, but not strictly necessary. I’ve often applied it while hiking and then resumed my trip without mishap. Notes on Use Non stretch sports tape is also perfect for foot taping, for example, preventing blisters and arch support taping for Plantar fasciitis. Tan Tape As a general rule, the trainer should position the patient’s joint in the range of motion in which the joint will be stabilized.

Ensure that boots fit properly, and are broken in. During the breaking-in phase, they will rub, so only wear them for short periods (head to our guide for how to break in hiking boots for more on this).There should be some movement in the boot as you walk. Different lacing up-patterns will keep the heel more or less secure, so experiment until you find the right balance. It also pays to invest in a pair of the best hiking boots you can afford: good quality boots are designed to fit better and can break in faster than cheaper options. Often referred to as “finger tape” it is predominately used for fingers. This is most popular within martial arts, in particular BJJ where grappling is heavily involved. Zinc oxide tape is non stretch adhesive sports tape. A variety of sports taping applications use it. In particular, it is used for support straps which protect ligaments and restrict joint movement.

How to prevent blisters?

If the area to which the tape will be applied has body hair, it may be necessary to shave this area before application of the zinc oxide tape;