Sports tape is an important aid in floorball and other sports where quick movements and strain on joints are common.
With the right tape, you can help prevent injuries, relieve pain, and provide extra support during recovery. Whether you need tape for matches, training, or rehabilitation, you will find the right options with us at Innebandy24.
What types of sports tape are available and when are they used?
- Coaching tape: A rigid, tearable tape used to stabilize joints in case of sprains or for preventive purposes, especially on fingers, wrists, and ankles.
- Kinesiology tape: A soft and elastic tape that stimulates blood circulation and supports muscle recovery without restricting mobility.
- Elastic sports tape: Follows the body's movements while providing light compression and support. Used for minor overuse injuries or as preventive taping.
- Rigid tape: Also known as stiff tape. Provides strong support for sprains, ligament injuries, or overuse. Commonly used, for example, on a sprained ankle or wrist.
How is sports tape used for injuries?
Sports tape is used to:
- Stabilize joints that are sprained or overused.
- Reduce swelling and pain.
- Protect vulnerable areas from further injury during activity.
- Provide increased confidence when returning to play.
For a sprained ankle, rigid tape is applied in overlapping patterns to stabilize the joint. For the wrist, tape can be applied around the joint to limit movement and provide support.
What should you consider when choosing tape?
When buying sports tape online, consider the following:
- Width: Standard width is 3.8–4 cm. Narrower tape (e.g., 2.5 cm) is suitable for fingers or smaller joints.
- Elasticity: Rigid tape for stabilization, elastic tape for mobility and compression.
- Adhesive quality: Porous adhesive provides better breathability and reduces the risk of skin irritation.
- Material: Cotton tape is easy to tear by hand, while latex-free tape is suitable for sensitive skin.
Tape in floorball and other sports
In floorball, sports tape is mainly used to protect joints, knees, muscles, and tendons that are stressed during quick changes of direction, often to prevent recurring injuries.
The tape provides support without restricting freedom of movement, which is important in a fast and explosive sport like floorball.
Brands
With us, you will find sports tape from Sportdoc.
