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  Cassandra Sandison (Exercise Scientist, Physiotherapist)
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  Many people utilise strapping to help to prevent a sporting injury or promote recovery and return to sport after an injury. Most commonly the areas strapped are ankles, knees, shoulders, wrists and thumbs. There are a variety of different techniques used to help protect the joints, ligaments and tendons and the best one to use depends on the type of injury you are trying to prevent or recover from.
  
  To ensure that you are recieveing the correct taping technique you should always consult a health professional - usually a physiotherapist to ensure that you have undergone a full assessment and diagnosis. Yours physiotherapist can also train you to use the correct strapping techniques especially if you are using tape to prevent future or further injury.
  
  If you have a recurring injury your physiotherapist will also use other techniques such as manual therapy and exercise rehabilitation to help your body recover fully before you place it under the load of sport again. They can provide advice to your coach and strength and conditioning trainers about the best way to get you playing again and stay there.
  
  You can find a physio in your local area by looking on the website of the Australian Phsiotherapy Association http://members.physiotherapy.asn.au/source/members/apa_MemberSearchAdv.cfm?Search=FP Reply to this post  |  Report
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  Dr Greg Sher (Chiropractor)
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  I am the Clinic Director of the Sydney Spine and Sports Clinic. At our clinic, we see an equal mix of city office workers and ... View profile

  Another strapping technique is called Kinesiology taping, which utilises the body's natural pain relief pathways to ensure the injured area has time to recover. 
  It can also be used in a supportive or preventative function, but it works best as a “pain-relief” technique. 
  
  The latest version is spider taping, which is pre-cut applications. The benefit of this is that the athlete or trainer can actually be taught to apply the strapping whenever needed.
  Check out their website, and click this link to find a certified Spidertech practitioner in your area. 
  http://www.spidertechtape.com.au/education/practitioners
  
  Best wishes. 
  Greg (Certified SpiderTech practitioner, Sydney)
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