The taping is for use during activity. It is not a substitute for a splint or brace designed for everyday wear. The adhesive of the tape will eventually cause chafing and skin breaks. The taping should be applied immediately before activity and taken off afterwards. Regarding how long you should continue to apply the taping, you should continue to use it until your thumb has normal range of motion and strength in all directions and no pain to stress the injured ligament.
Good point. I've been using a similar tape job using kinesiology tape (hey, it was only a buck at the dollar store, otherwise there's nothing magical about the stuff). It helps prevent further strain during activities. I have unusually long orangutan thumbs and they were jammed many times in sports, and again in a car wreck. So after decades of cumulative damage it doesn't take much to re-injure the thumb joints. But later I switch to a simple neoprene and Velcro strap for routine use, mostly to remind me to avoid stress on the thumb for a few weeks.
This helped me understand how to wrap an ace bandage. Managed to sprain it on a bike handle of all things and i just need to restrict my range of motion while it heals. Curse having tiny hands!
i was playing football and i tackled someone but they landed on my thumb straight up and its been 4 days and it hurts to even pull up my pants i can move the front half but not the back half do you have any suggestions i havent gone to the docters because i dont think its severe but it hurts to pick stuff up
I did this tape job on him and thank you so much for this information next time i will no the procedures and keep uploading videos i am a student trainer in high school and love learning from your videos
You should ice it now. If you have a lack of motion or strength in it you should seek medical attention to determine the extent of the injury. Thumb injuries can be very persistent if not treated appropriately and a good diagnosis is essential for a good plan of care. You can obtain the tape for this taping at any sporting goods store once it is safe for you to resume activities.
A good way to test if her capillary refill is normal is to perform the test on an adjacent finger or the contralateral thumb and compare the results to the involved thumb.
I injured my thumb with a prop during dance, it's been twitching involuntarily and pain creeps up through my forearm if I extend it back. Would taping my thumb help with the pain and further injury ?
Would this taping work for my thumb that is severely jammed from playing basketball? I need to do something to it for my games because it really hurts when I dribble and shoot or really do anything.
Provided your thumb is merely sprained (jammed), this is the tape job I would perform on one of my basketball players. I'd advise you to practice with it for a while as it will change your hand position when ball handling and shooting.
Numbness can be an indicator of a condition involving a nerve or vascular structure. These type of injuries should be ruled out before they participate.
Yes, you can. After about 15 minutes of use the tape will stretch a little and you'll have more thumb movement, but still have the ligament support. I use it with wrestlers often.
I broke my thumb and require surgery now. I had my thumb taped (no previous injury, just precaution) during the incident and it was in the position like at 0:52 which my athletic trainer told me was fine.
Every athletic trainer is different in their philosophies about how treatments and tapings should be done. The important thing to remember about tapings is that they do not physically hold anything in place. They are proprioceptive cues that provide feedback via the sensory nerves in the skin when a joint gets moved too far out of position. I, personally, don't tape with a flat hand because I don't believe it is functional to sports. That being said, it is entirely possible that the fracture you sustained would have occurred regardless of the position of the taping depending on the mechanism of your injury. There is no conclusive evidence that tapings can contribute to the occurrence of an injury. I suppose it is theoretically possible that it could, but the goal of an athletic trainer to do their best to help their athletes by performing these treatments in the way they feel will best benefit their athletes.
Hey, Plssss help me with my problem. It was my thumb someone just kick my thumb and it really hurts can someone plsss reply what will i do to make it better?.....
Hi i know this is really old but i cracked my thumb in hockey, had xrays on it but they say its not broken but it dislocated and ive done ligament damage, i cant bend my thumb straight could i do this without straightening my thumb knuckle joint all the way?
Use of rock tape or kinesio tape is a very different tape job and not tape is I'd advise using for the taping in this video. It is designed for using traditional athletic tape. There are some very good thumb taping utilizing those tapes and they are absolutely an option.
Brad: "Very few people do a sport where the hand is like [insert thumbs up symbol" Me: haha I'm trying to tape my thumb so I can ride my horse tomorrow so I can have my thumb at the top of my hand
I have had several basketball players play with this taping on. I recommend you practice with it before playing in a game. It may affect ball handling or your shot.
I can be helpful. Inflammatory conditions such as trigger thumb often have better success using a compressive, elastic tape instead of the more rigid, inflexible athletic tape. This taping is to restrict particular motions vs. applying compression.
I've had mixed results with this tape job for catcher's thumb. I've done better with using a small, within-the-hand orthplast splint for that. The tape just doesn't end up being tough enough to withstand the force.
Im a student trainer for football and towards the middle of the game he said that about his hand and hes a ride receiver so he had to go back in the game... so towards that point i shouldn't wrap him or
If he is complaining of numbness at that point, as a student, you should involve your ATC. Your athlete will probably be frustrated with you for not giving him the quick fix he wants, but if this is a new injury throwing some tape on it implies you have evaluated it, determined a plan of care and return to play. Regardless of any frustration on your athlete's part it is a good idea to involve your ATC.
They bring said, if an athlete presents like that to me and they show good motion, good strength, and intact distal circulation and sensation, I'd do this thumb taping on him and get him back on the field. Often times adding a glove is supportive to minor thumb injuries also.
Vanessa Quijada not if you do it properly. The tape needs to be laid down, not pulled into place like many other tape jobs. If circulation is impeded it must be redone.
My absolute favorite thumb taping video on here and I have seen a lot!
why ?
the only thumb taping that helps my husband ....thank you very much
nice taping mate, great explanation, and really great advice in the comments. keep up the good work and thanks for the help
I just did it myself and it helps already! Thank you for explaining this!
The taping is for use during activity. It is not a substitute for a splint or brace designed for everyday wear. The adhesive of the tape will eventually cause chafing and skin breaks. The taping should be applied immediately before activity and taken off afterwards. Regarding how long you should continue to apply the taping, you should continue to use it until your thumb has normal range of motion and strength in all directions and no pain to stress the injured ligament.
Good point. I've been using a similar tape job using kinesiology tape (hey, it was only a buck at the dollar store, otherwise there's nothing magical about the stuff). It helps prevent further strain during activities. I have unusually long orangutan thumbs and they were jammed many times in sports, and again in a car wreck. So after decades of cumulative damage it doesn't take much to re-injure the thumb joints.
But later I switch to a simple neoprene and Velcro strap for routine use, mostly to remind me to avoid stress on the thumb for a few weeks.
This helped me understand how to wrap an ace bandage. Managed to sprain it on a bike handle of all things and i just need to restrict my range of motion while it heals. Curse having tiny hands!
私は長くボクシングをしています。この動画のおかげで、左フックを打つと起こる、親指の突き指、舟状骨骨折の悩みが解決しました。ありがとうございます。
Thanks for this. Using it in lieu of a splint until
later today.
i was playing football and i tackled someone but they landed on my thumb straight up and its been 4 days and it hurts to even pull up my pants i can move the front half but not the back half do you have any suggestions i havent gone to the docters because i dont think its severe but it hurts to pick stuff up
Thanks a lot for the info and video.
I did this tape job on him and thank you so much for this information next time i will no the procedures and keep uploading videos i am a student trainer in high school and love learning from your videos
Happy to help
You should ice it now. If you have a lack of motion or strength in it you should seek medical attention to determine the extent of the injury. Thumb injuries can be very persistent if not treated appropriately and a good diagnosis is essential for a good plan of care. You can obtain the tape for this taping at any sporting goods store once it is safe for you to resume activities.
Very nice! Most videos forget the capillary refill test
Very good explanation.
This is so confusing can't do it on myself while watching the left hand done,my right is the injured one
JP Thunder haha same
A good way to test if her capillary refill is normal is to perform the test on an adjacent finger or the contralateral thumb and compare the results to the involved thumb.
I injured my thumb with a prop during dance, it's been twitching involuntarily and pain creeps up through my forearm if I extend it back. Would taping my thumb help with the pain and further injury ?
It could potentially be helpful, but you should have your injury evaluated to determine exactly what the injury is first.
I am a football goalkeeper and I have a minor over-extension injury in my thumb. Will this taping protect from over extension and similar injuries.
Yes, this is the same taping I have used on my keepers when they have sprained their thumbs.
Is It good for handball
Would this taping work for my thumb that is severely jammed from playing basketball? I need to do something to it for my games because it really hurts when I dribble and shoot or really do anything.
Provided your thumb is merely sprained (jammed), this is the tape job I would perform on one of my basketball players. I'd advise you to practice with it for a while as it will change your hand position when ball handling and shooting.
Brad Kleine thank you so much for replying. I am probably going to try it tomorrow at practice.
Sophie Bolyard i'm really glad you asked this because i'm currently having the same problem!
Sophie Bolyard Same thing happened to me while playing basketball. I just wrapped my hand.
thank you
Ok thank u so much
If a player complains about their thumb being numb and hurting do you tape it or put icy hot on it?
Numbness can be an indicator of a condition involving a nerve or vascular structure. These type of injuries should be ruled out before they participate.
Can you still grip with this thumb taping as I do Ju jitsu and have a pulled radial ligament
Yes, you can. After about 15 minutes of use the tape will stretch a little and you'll have more thumb movement, but still have the ligament support. I use it with wrestlers often.
Brad Kleine cheers
Brad Kleine sorry to ask again put what type of tape do you use for this
gareth mccomb white athletic tape. 1 inch width
I broke my thumb and require surgery now. I had my thumb taped (no previous injury, just precaution) during the incident and it was in the position like at 0:52 which my athletic trainer told me was fine.
Every athletic trainer is different in their philosophies about how treatments and tapings should be done. The important thing to remember about tapings is that they do not physically hold anything in place. They are proprioceptive cues that provide feedback via the sensory nerves in the skin when a joint gets moved too far out of position. I, personally, don't tape with a flat hand because I don't believe it is functional to sports. That being said, it is entirely possible that the fracture you sustained would have occurred regardless of the position of the taping depending on the mechanism of your injury. There is no conclusive evidence that tapings can contribute to the occurrence of an injury. I suppose it is theoretically possible that it could, but the goal of an athletic trainer to do their best to help their athletes by performing these treatments in the way they feel will best benefit their athletes.
How would you tape the thumb joint for boxers
This is not a taping I would do for boxers as the thumb is incorporated in a boxing wrap already.
thanks heaps :)
What type of tape is being used for this treatment??
Chewujun Chew 1" white athletic tape. Brand is personal preference.
Hey, Plssss help me with my problem. It was my thumb someone just kick my thumb and it really hurts can someone plsss reply what will i do to make it better?.....
Janelove XD same thing happened to me i was playing around and stupidly blocked a kick with my hand it struck my thumb
Hi i know this is really old but i cracked my thumb in hockey, had xrays on it but they say its not broken but it dislocated and ive done ligament damage, i cant bend my thumb straight could i do this without straightening my thumb knuckle joint all the way?
Yes, you could. Try to get the tape to lay as flat as you can so you dont give yourself a pressure sore from the tape.
@@bkleineATC ok thanks brad will try in a bit... ive got rock tape or kt tape around, could i use this? Thanks for replying even on an old video
Use of rock tape or kinesio tape is a very different tape job and not tape is I'd advise using for the taping in this video. It is designed for using traditional athletic tape. There are some very good thumb taping utilizing those tapes and they are absolutely an option.
@@bkleineATC ok thanks will look into those, will tell you how it goes hope it helps
what's the name of that tape? I really need that tape but i have no idea what's the name and where i can buy it.
sorrawit hnoo-kaew athletic tape
Yo thank u
Brad: "Very few people do a sport where the hand is like [insert thumbs up symbol"
Me: haha I'm trying to tape my thumb so I can ride my horse tomorrow so I can have my thumb at the top of my hand
Will I be able to play basketball whilst my thumb is taped ?
I have had several basketball players play with this taping on. I recommend you practice with it before playing in a game. It may affect ball handling or your shot.
i gotta say it did affect my shot but overall i was satisfied with the taping job. Thanks!
can I use this for my trigger thumb?
I can be helpful. Inflammatory conditions such as trigger thumb often have better success using a compressive, elastic tape instead of the more rigid, inflexible athletic tape. This taping is to restrict particular motions vs. applying compression.
+Brad Kleine thank you for repkying! What kind of elastic tape do you recommend?
I personally use the Hartmann-Conco 2" elastic adhesive tape. There are a lot of brands out there that work well though.
I hurt my thumb working , but I take ibuprofeno for pain
Will this help with catchers thumb?
I've had mixed results with this tape job for catcher's thumb. I've done better with using a small, within-the-hand orthplast splint for that. The tape just doesn't end up being tough enough to withstand the force.
Thank you Brad. Appreciate the response.
Im a student trainer for football and towards the middle of the game he said that about his hand and hes a ride receiver so he had to go back in the game... so towards that point i shouldn't wrap him or
If he is complaining of numbness at that point, as a student, you should involve your ATC. Your athlete will probably be frustrated with you for not giving him the quick fix he wants, but if this is a new injury throwing some tape on it implies you have evaluated it, determined a plan of care and return to play. Regardless of any frustration on your athlete's part it is a good idea to involve your ATC.
They bring said, if an athlete presents like that to me and they show good motion, good strength, and intact distal circulation and sensation, I'd do this thumb taping on him and get him back on the field. Often times adding a glove is supportive to minor thumb injuries also.
For how long do I have to keep the taping if my thumb is sprained?
jcrm05 6-7 years so nearly there dude
Capillary refill? Her nailbed is colored how did you know her test is normal.
what kind of tape do u need?
I use 1" width white athletic tape for this. If you can't find 1", you can split a roll of the standard 1.5" width tape and accomplish the same thing.
I hurt my finger in volleyball during a Joust!! haha
Haha nice
me in throw ball!!!
same
Same i also broke My Right thumb but mine is dislocated its so painfull
Doesn't the tightness cut circulation to the thumb
Vanessa Quijada not if you do it properly. The tape needs to be laid down, not pulled into place like many other tape jobs. If circulation is impeded it must be redone.
the tip of the finger will lose color and return
Some idiot gammed my finger lol