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What is Zinc Oxide Tape and How to Use? Med-Fit UK
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Introduction
Zinc oxide tape is a rigid, adhesive tape used to strap joints such as the ankle, knee, shoulder, or wrist in order to prevent sporting injuries. As well as aiding in the prevention of injuries, it can also be used on areas which have previously been injured as a way of supporting the muscles around a joint.
Why would I use Zinc Oxide Tape?
It conforms to the area to which it is applied making it far less bulky and lighter weight than a brace, which is why it is so popular with sports people and physiotherapists. Tape also allows for different methods to be used to offer targeted support to specific ligaments or tendons within a joint. This means that the joint can have a certain range of movement allowing faster recovery from injury, and the ability to continue activity.
Comparing the quality of Zinc Oxide Tape
When comparing the quality of zinc oxide tape, the main things to consider are:
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The quality of the adhesive The tensile strength of the tape The comfort or conformability of the tape.
Eurotape Zinc Oxide, for example, is our cheapest Zinc oxide tape which is made from 100% cotton, with a good level of adhesion which suitable for a single, short term use.
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