Description
Description
The PharmaCare Heavy Duty Zinc Oxide Sports Tape is a high strength zinc oxide tape that is made from a manmade fabric called Rayon, which is much stronger than traditional cotton tapes. It is covered with a zinc oxide adhesive, has serrated edges for easy tearing and is ideal for strapping in an elite environment. It is also 100% latex free and is beige in colour.
Sizes:
- 3.8cm x 13.7m
- 5cm x 13.7m
Uses
The PharmaCare Heavy Duty Zinc Oxide Sports Tape has very strong adhesion properties which makes it ideal for athletes in a high impact environment. It is ideal for taping and is commonly used by physios and players to secure weak and injured joints.
Application
• Find where the tape begins, and peel the tape back until you have enough to cover the area
• The tape is designed to comes off the roll smoothly and conforms easily to the body part that is being taped, and will also adhere securely to skin
• Its high strength means that it is ideal to secure a tape job in order to provide maximum physical support and increase proprioceptive awareness (by giving sensory feedback to the brain that helps prevent the patient ‘going over’ on the injured part)
