Tapes are among the frequently requested consumables and aids in physiotherapy supplies for the practice, sports care and home use. This category comprises different types of tape for various requirements: elastic kinesio tapes, less elastic stabilising sports tapes, small cross tapes as well as practical taping accessories. Depending on the application, the products differ in width, length, format, colour and pack contents, among other things. Typical versions are rolls with a width of 5 cm, narrower variants with 2 cm, longer rolls up to 32 m or pre-cut formats.
Tapes at a glance: elastic, stabilising or targeted
Kinesio tapes are elastic tapes used in physiotherapy, training and everyday life for application to the skin and musculoskeletal system. They are available in various colours and lengths and are frequently cut to size or chosen as a PreCut variant. Stabilising sports tapes are more geared towards fixation and functional support, for instance during athletic strain or to restrict certain movements as part of a professionally applied tape bandage. Cross tapes are small, grid-shaped plaster formats that are applied to targeted areas and are often used as a supplement in practice.
Selection criteria for the right type of tape
The choice of the right tape depends above all on the intended purpose, the mobility required and the planned application technique. Elastic tapes are usually preferred for dynamic applications, while stabilising sports tapes tend to be used for firm, restrictive tape applications. In addition to the type of tape, roll length and width are also relevant: wide rolls are suitable for larger body areas, narrower widths for finer applications or smaller zones. Colours such as black, white or green are generally of mainly practical or visual significance, unless otherwise stated for the product.
- Application: choose elastic, stabilising or targeted.
- Format: consider roll, PreCut or small grid formats.
- Size: choose width and length to suit the application.
- Accessories: scissors and remover make cutting and removal easier.
Accessories for clean work
Suitable taping accessories are helpful for a clean tape application. Taping scissors support precise cutting, particularly for rounded corners. Remover products can make the removal of adhesive residues easier and are especially practical in practices where tapes are applied and removed regularly. Those who combine tapes with further physiotherapeutic applications will find complementary products for training, mobilisation and exercise programmes in the Fitness and Rehabilitation section.
