Functional thumb taping procedure

A procedure to provide support to the ligamentous structure of the thumb without interfering with necessary function was developed. The keys to the procedure are that very little tape is applied on the palmar surface of the hand, no tape spans the width of the hand, minimal tape crosses the wrist jo...

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Published in:Journal of athletic training 1994-12, Vol.29 (4), p.357-359
Main Author: Deivert, R G
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Hands
Joints
Sports training
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Summary:A procedure to provide support to the ligamentous structure of the thumb without interfering with necessary function was developed. The keys to the procedure are that very little tape is applied on the palmar surface of the hand, no tape spans the width of the hand, minimal tape crosses the wrist joint and a variation of the conventional thumb spica is used.
ISSN:1062-6050
1938-162X