Informal survey: How many schools tape their athletes for practice and games?

Are there any schools that do not tape until after the athlete is injured?

 

I don't know of a ton of programs, but honestly I don't know of any who don't.

I sprained mine in everything, BUT the three sports I played in HS (Football, Basketball, Baseball/Track).

 

Volleyball on a Friday in PE.

 

High Knees in my Junior year of weights/strength and conditioning class. Yes....HIGH FLIPPING KNEES. It just went relaxed, and crunch.

 

Both looked like Mike Tyson had used them as a punching bag. Softball size.

 

THEN.......to beat all, I broke (actually fractured) my Talis (bone in your ankle for all, but SidelineDoc) running on a treadmill during my redshirt year of college football. A few of us were being used for a speed training program...the treadmill was elevating, and crack!

 

Needless to say, I'm one of these people that when I hear "Football is way to dangerous!", I sit back and say..."Well, let me tell ya this......" lol

 

Actually it's the TALUS and it's the main bone that articulates with the tibia and fibula to form the ankle joint. Sidelinedoc ain't the only one that knows anatomy. :thumb:

 

And before I get zapped for a possible rules violation, I'm not calling Harry out for mis-spelling rather informing the rest of the group (other then Sidelinedoc) and showing off a bit. :walk:

To clarify my above statement: I don't know of programs where a kid would ask for tape and they would only be encouraged to do so if they'd previously been injured. I don't know anything about a program mandating tape for everyone or anything like that, but it's usually a pretty common practice (at least for anyone that wants it).

Actually it's the TALUS and it's the main bone that articulates with the tibia and fibula to form the ankle joint. Sidelinedoc ain't the only one that knows anatomy. :thumb: And before I get zapped for a possible rules violation' date=' I'm not calling Harry out for mis-spelling rather informing the rest of the group (other then Sidelinedoc) and showing off a bit. :walk:[/quote']

?? I am so proud! You brought a tear to my eye.

I'm not much on taping, but with my own experiences, I "rolled" or "twisted" my ankles nearly every day Freshman year. One practice, I sprained one of them. Ever since, including now in college, I have worn ankle braces and haven't "rolled", "twisted", or "sprained" either of my ankles.

Now, let me just say this. Taping is a personal preference. It is not a perfect science and there is not enough evidence that either taping or not taping is correct. I am in full agreement with the post stating ankle braces are better. But it costs a lot of money to get donjoy or equivalent to brace everyone. So, even though this is a nice thread, there is no correct answer. I bought braces for our team a few years ago, it was worth it but expensive. Currently, as stated before, I tape preventatively and on game night.

Now' date=' let me just say this. Taping is a personal preference. It is not a perfect science and there is not enough evidence that either taping or not taping is correct. I am in full agreement with the post stating ankle braces are better. But it costs a lot of money to get donjoy or equivalent to brace everyone. So, even though this is a nice thread, there is no correct answer. I bought braces for our team a few years ago, it was worth it but expensive. Currently, as stated before, I tape preventatively and on game night.[/quote']

 

I dont know Doc, Coach Fannin is pretty good at taping...lol. Jk. I believe it is also a personal preference. Nice discussing thread as doc stated!

Taping for 'preventative' means is a waste IMO. Supported by trainers I've worked with and know. Many athletic budgets aren't large enough to tape all players every day for practice. Taping just for games is a bad idea also, as you aren't familiar with the 'feel.' I had a coach that didn't allow receivers to wear gloves unless they wore them in practice for the same reason.

 

Too many kids tape because they think it looks cool. Especially 'wrists' tapes... Most do nothing.

Now, let me just say this. Taping is a personal preference. It is not a perfect science and there is not enough evidence that either taping or not taping is correct. I am in full agreement with the post stating ankle braces are better. But it costs a lot of money to get donjoy or equivalent to brace everyone. So, even though this is a nice thread, there is no correct answer. I bought braces for our team a few years ago, it was worth it but expensive. Currently, as stated before, I tape preventatively and on game night.

 

Actually, buying ankle braces (having the parent purchase them) for our school is pretty cheap compared buying the same brace at Dick's or any other sporting good store. We can get ASO ankle braces for $30 a piece, I just had a parent purchase one at Dick's for $40. Also purchasing them from a MEDCO or a medical supply company makes them cheaper as well.

Taping for 'preventative' means is a waste IMO. Supported by trainers I've worked with and know. Many athletic budgets aren't large enough to tape all players every day for practice. Taping just for games is a bad idea also, as you aren't familiar with the 'feel.' I had a coach that didn't allow receivers to wear gloves unless they wore them in practice for the same reason.

 

Too many kids tape because they think it looks cool. Especially 'wrists' tapes... Most do nothing.

 

I don't think I could agree more with this post. You should practice the way you play.

Here is a little math to help those understand why not all athletic trainers are chomping at the bit to tape each athlete to prevent ankle injuries

 

1 case of tape costs between 40 and 60 dollars (depending on brand used)

There are 36 rolls of tape per case

An athletic trainer uses about a roll and a half for two ankles

Say athletes want taped for practices and games (2 contact practices, 1 game per week)

4.5 rolls per week= just for regular season 45 rolls of tape per athlete

Now lets say 50 players on a team.... that's 2250 rolls just during the regular season... or 62.5 cases of tape at 40-60 bucks each.... 2500 bucks just for ankles for football only for just the regular season. Now look at how many school budgets continue to get cut....

 

Basically with the sizes of teams, and I know not all of them would get taped, it makes way more sense to purchase ankle braces at about 20-25 bucks a pop (for a good brace at medical supply pricing). Just my thoughts, but I can see the argument of athletic trainers and schools in why not to tape everyone

What school sidelinedoc. I think I really like what you have to say about this.

Edited August 20, 201412 yr by Ram
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