Hamstring Taping

The following guidelines are for information purposes only. We recommend seeking professional advice before attempting any rehabilitation.

The aim of this taping is to provide compression to a strain or contusion in the acute stage.

What is required?

• Adhesive spray
• Under wrap
• 1.5 inch non stretch oxide tape
• 6 inch non adhesive elastic bandage bandage

Step 1:

• The athlete should be standing. Ideally the hair should be shaved from the back of the thigh.
• Apply adhesive spray and under wrap starting at the bottom and work up.

Step 2:

• Apply a pressure pad over the site of the injury.
• Using 2 inch non stretch zinc oxide tape apply one anchor strip on the outside of the injury and another on the inside.

Step 3:

• Using 2 inch non stretch tape again apply the first compression strip from just below the site of injury on the inside anchor upwards and across at 45 degrees.
• The next supporting strip goes from the outside anchor just below the site of injury and crosses the first strip as it passes upwards to the inside of the thigh again at 45 degrees.

Step 4:

• Repeat the above overlapping each strip by half working upwards until the entire area is covered.
• Note the strips do NOT go completely around the thigh as this would stop circulation of blood.
• The taping is covered with under wrap to help prevent it from moving.

Step 5:

• Close the entire taping with 6 inch crepe type compression bandage.
• Starting at the bottom wrap the tape around working upwards at 45 degrees applying a tug on the bandage at the 45 degree angle. Then as it comes around the thigh and back down at 45 degrees apply another tug.
• Work upwards crossing at 45 degrees all the way.
• Ensure the athlete tenses muscles in the thigh when this is being done to allow for muscle expansion after the job is finished.