Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Athletic Tape

Adhesive tape with the mechanical strength to resist stretching. It is applied to the skin to support, stabilize, and restrict movement to aid healing and/or prevent injuries of the MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

Adhesive tape with the mechanical strength to resist stretching. It is applied to the skin to support, stabilize, and restrict movement to aid healing and/or prevent injuries of the MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM.

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Synonyms

8 entry terms
  • Orthotic Tape
  • Tape, Athletic
  • Tape, Orthotic
  • Kinesio Tape
  • Kinesiotape
  • Kinesio Tapes
  • Tape, Kinesio
  • Tapes, Kinesio

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Aspects Covered

13 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, microbiology, parasitology, standards, statistics & numerical data, supply & distribution, trends, veterinary, virology.

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History Note

2009

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Previous Indexing

  • Bandages (1974-2008)

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Tree Numbers

  1. E07w.101w.036w
  2. E07w.858.442.743w.159w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Athletic Tape. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D055052. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D055052
  2. Athletic Tape. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elastic_therapeutic_tape
  3. Athletic Tape. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q917517