Retention Tape & Sports Underwrap
Skin chafing and irritation is common during exercise and recovery, which is why retention tape and underwraps are such a useful tool for your physiotherapy supply kit. Foam underwrap and dressing retention tape can add an extra layer of comfort while also keeping items like shin guards and ice packs in place. Made from lightweight and flexible materials, they form the perfect base layer for sports tapes and strapping. Shop the range of Irish retention tapes and underwraps today.
Dressing retention tape and foam underwrap
Many physiotherapists and other healthcare professionals will use retention tapes and underwraps to create an effective barrier between the skin and sports tapes or strappings. The adhesive tape conforms to the body and is extremely flexible, making it easy to unroll and apply to the desired area of the body.
These lightweight products are perfect for a number of uses. Dressing retention tape sits underneath dressings, helping to keep them in place and ensure that the injured area is effectively covered. Foam underwraps are ideal for use in sports, as they reduce rubbing, irritation, and skin chafing from pads and guards. Athletic tape underwrap has many uses, with some specialists using it to securely hold ice packs in place.
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FAQs
What is retention tape?
Retention tape is often used in difficult to tape areas, thanks to the flexibility of the tape. It helps keep dressings, guards and pads, and ice packs in place. Many find that retention tape is soft enough to provide an extra layer of protection to your skin, preventing chafing and skin irritation.
How do you use retention tape?
Retention tape is designed to be easy to use. You simply cut the length of tape you need, peel off the backing paper, and secure it in place. Depending on the type of tape you buy, you may find that it is pre-cut and ready to use, saving on waste and making it easier to adhere to the patient.
What is foam underwrap?
Foam underwrap is a thin foam tape, typically used underneath sports tape, athletic wraps, or guards and pads to prevent chafing. It is perfect for securing bandages and ice packs in place, minimising skin irritation and allowing for painless tape removal.
What are the uses of underwraps?
There are many different uses for underwraps. Some use it purely for securing athletic tape in place, while others use it to prevent skin irritation and chafing that many experience when using sports tape. Underwraps are extremely versatile and have many uses. They are popular for using underneath shin guards and pads to keep them securely in place. Some physiotherapists may use them with ice packs.
How do you remove retention tape and underwraps?
Underwraps and retention tapes are said to aid with painless sports tape removal. When removing the tape itself from the body, it is important to hold the skin stable with one finger. Grasping the end of the tape firmly, you should pull the tape slowly in the direction of the hair growth. If you keep the tape close to the skin, you will reduce the risk of skin irritation.