Abstract

An account is given of the results of an electrodynamographic study of several forms of functional taping of the ankle in pronation. Two aims were sought: a) objective evaluation of the real restraining capacity of various materials when used for functional taping; b) assessment of the limitations (if any) imposed by different kinds of taping on an athletes performance. Three types of taping were studied: i) non-stretch sticking plaster alone, ii) non-stretch sticking plaster with a skin preserver, and iii) Panelast or Porodress stretch bandages used alone or in combination. The data as whole showed that the only functionally sound tapings were those created with non-stretch bandage alone and mixed bandages employing materials with graded elasticity. The latter, however, have two drawbacks. They are cumbersome and hence unpleasant from the athletes point of view. Verf.-Referat