Athletic taping is a widely used technique in sports medicine to provide support, stability, and injury prevention for athletes. While athletic tape is the primary tool for taping applications, the use of accessories can greatly enhance its effectiveness, durability, and convenience. These athletic taping accessories offer additional support, protect the skin, and extend the lifespan of the tape.
In this article, we explore the range of athletic taping accessories available and their valuable contributions to athlete care and performance.
Adhesive spray is a sticky substance applied to the skin before taping to enhance the adhesion of athletic tape. It creates a tacky surface, ensuring optimal tape adherence and longevity, even during intense physical activity or in high-moisture environments.
Adhesive spray can be particularly beneficial in areas prone to tape slippage, such as joints or areas with excessive body hair. It provides an extra layer of security and helps maintain the stability and support provided by the athletic tape.
Taping scissors are specialized scissors with a blunt or rounded tip designed for cutting athletic tape. They allow for precise and efficient tape cutting, ensuring clean edges and preventing accidental cuts or skin injuries.
Taping scissors are a crucial accessory, particularly when removing or adjusting tape during training or competitions. They offer convenience and safety, allowing for quick modifications without compromising the integrity of the tape or causing unnecessary discomfort.
Skin adhesive remover is a liquid or spray specifically formulated to facilitate the safe and painless removal of athletic tape and adhesive residue from the skin. It helps dissolve the adhesive, allowing for easy and gentle tape removal without causing skin trauma.
Skin adhesive remover minimizes discomfort and potential skin damage, making the taping process more comfortable for athletes. It is particularly useful when dealing with sensitive skin or frequent taping applications.
Anchoring strips are narrow adhesive strips used to secure the ends of athletic tape, preventing it from peeling or coming loose during physical activity. They are applied perpendicular to the tape’s direction and provide extra stability and reinforcement to the taped area.
Anchoring strips ensure that the tape remains securely in place, allowing athletes to focus on their performance without worrying about tape readjustment or slippage.
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Colorless Tuf-Skin is a non staining aerosol formula that helps to firmly secure tape, underwrap and elastics to the skin, thus reducing irritation
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For those on a budget, this tape cutter is an economical alternative for cutting tape.
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The perfect scissors for cutting kinesio tape without having to worry about frayed edges.
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Used in conjunction with the Mueller M Cutter tape cutter. Remove old blade and easily snap in new one.
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M-Tac Pre tape spray is an excellent alternative to aerosol tape sprays and will give your athletic tape jobs greater support and protection.
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The MCutter from Mueller Sports Medicine will help you to cut athletic tape quickly and safely as you prepare to apply a tape job.
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Snap in replacement blade for the Shark Tape Cutter.
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The Shark Tape Cutter is designed to help the therapist remove tight fitting athletic tape while minimizing the risk of injury to the athlete.
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Skin Prep Spray forms a liquid film dressing upon application to the skin to help reduce friction during removal of tapes and films.
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The Tape & Tuffner Remover Spray will help you remove tape jobs with less pain and skin/hair damage to your patients.
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Use this Mueller tape tote to keep your athletic tapes properly organized and protected.
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Tuffner pre tape spray helps your tape jobs cling more securely to your patient’s skin and provide greater stability and support.
This product is no longer available. Please consider Mueller Tuffer Quick Drying Spray or MTac non aerosol spray instead.
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Mueller Tuffner Quick Drying pre tape spray helps your tape jobs cling more securely to your patient’s skin and provide greater stability and support. Designed with the needs of athletes and trainers in mind.