Taping is commonly used as an adjunct or temporary technique as a protective mechanism in the presence of an existing injury.  Most commonly used for sporting injuries.  Some of the goals with taping are to restrict the movement of injured joints, soft tissue compression to reduce swelling. support anatomical structures, and as protection from re-injury.

 

Taping is used as one of the means of rehabilitation in instances where support and stability are needed, as a first-aid tool, for the prevention of injury and protection of an injured anatomical structure while healing is taking place.