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Taping and Bracing is an integral aspect of what Athletic Trainers, Coaches, and Athletes do in order to prevent injury to an extremity of the body or to limit damage that has already taken place. Athletic taping and bracing can prevent injury or facilitate an injured athlete' return to competition which is why it is so important to learn the proper techniques. Anyone can learn how to tape an ankle and with the supplies easily available it is important to know what you're doing.

Taping of a limb or extremity has several purposes.
 *  One of the purposes of taping is to limit abnormal or excessive movement while providing support to the muscle that the injury has compromised.
 * Another purpose is to enhance proprioceptive feedback form the limb or joint
 * Taping and bracing also support injuries to the muscle-tendon units by compressing and limiting movement
 * They also can be used to secure protective pads, dressings, and splints.

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