Thigh 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 and support to the quadriceps muscles in the acute stage following muscular injury.

What is required?

• Foam underwrap (optional)
• Spray adhesive (optional)
• 2 inch elastic tape
• 1.5 inch non stretch white tape
• 2 inch non stretch white tape (use 1.5 if you do not have 2 inch)
• 6 inch elastic bandage
• Pressure pad cut to size

Step 1:

• The athlete is positioned by placing a 1.5 inch roll of tape under the heal to bend the knee.
• Ideally the thigh should be shaved but if this is not an option then apply spray adhesive and underwrap. Wrap from the bottom upwards.

Step 2:

• Apply a strip of 2 inch non stretch white tape either side of the area to be supported.
• Place a foam pressure pad over the site of injury.

Step 3:

• Using 1.5 inch non stretch white tape start the first support strip on the anchor, just below the area of injury on the inside of the leg and apply it across and up at 45 degrees.
• Repeat this from the other side.

Step 4:

• Repeat these strips up the thigh, overlapping by half the width of the tape until the area is fully covered.
• Note, the support strips do not go completely around the thigh.
• The support can be covered again with underwrap to help prevent it moving around (optional).

Step 5:

• Close the entire taping with 6 inch elastic crepe bandage (non-adhesive). Wrap from the bottom upwards.
• The athlete should contract the thigh whilst this is being done to avoid the bandage being applied too tightly.