WRIST &

TAPING & STRAPPING FOR RUGBY

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GETTING STARTED
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Contact and winter sports pose a high risk for

hyperextension of the wrist and thumb due to the impacts
of falls and tackles. This application is designed to help
prevent that, and is ideal for players who have a history of
wrist and thumb sprains. It's also very common in boxing.

This is really simple, but effective appication that you can

teach players to do themselves.

I prefer to use TEAR EAB as it's more easily manipulated,

and doesn't require scissors. However NON TEAR can be
used just as effectively and will provide a more rigid support.

BEN WARBURTON
Lead Physiotherapist for the WRU
Sevens, after also having spent time
at the Cardiff Blues and the Newport
Gwent Dragons

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THE FOUNDATIONS
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YOU WILL NEED; 5CM TEAR EAB & 2.5CM ZINC OXIDE TAPE

1
RESTRICT THE WRIST
Quick Tip:
To find the joint line, flex your
wrist backwards and see where
the skin folds.
Starting from the back of the
hand, wrap your EAB around the
wrist directly over the joint line.

2
REPEAT THE WRAP
Complete 2 full rotations around
the wrist.

Begin to angle the EAB as you

come around the 2nd time in
preparation to wrap the hand.
Angling the tape early will reduce
creases and make for a more
comfortable application.

Bring the tape across the back of

the hand, aiming between the
thumb and index finger.

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THE SUPPORT
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TIP: BE CAREFUL NOT TO COVER THE FINGER JOINTS ACROSS THE PALM SO THAT YOU PLAYER CAN STILL GRIP.

3
COVER HAND & REPEAT
Bring the tape across the palm
and back under the wrist. Wrap
the wrist once more, covering
slightly more of the thumb joint
each time.

Repeat the wrap 2-3 times,

finishing at the wrist.

Check the level of restriction

through the wrist. If it is
sufficient, you can stop here.

4
ADDITIONAL RESTRICTION
If additional support is needed, use
2.5cm ZINC OXIDE tape directly
across the joint line.

Only apply single strips. DO NOT Quick Tip:

wrap Zinc Oxide around the wrist Apply the Zinc Oxide tape at a
as the rigidity does not allow slight angle as the contour of
expansion and can create a your wrist will mean it finishes
tourniquet effect. where you started.

Apply as many strips as needed for

the desired level of restriction.

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THE FINISH
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HERE'S HOW YOUR FINAL APPLICATION WILL LOOK. TIME TO GET OUT ON THE FIELD.

Please let us know how you get on with the application. If

you have any questions or suggestions, don't hesitate to get
in touch.

We've taped thousands of wrists, but we're still learning and

evolving.

We're here to support you and your athletes. It's our

passion, and we've built SPORTTAPE on providing honest
practical advice, and products that work.

For your taping needs visit: www.sporttape.co.uk

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