Performance Health Leukotape P Combi Pack, Stretch Tape, Leukotape and Foxomull Tape for Patella Taping, Knee Stability and Support, Sports Tape

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Many hikers use medical taping to wrap their hot spots with adhesive products like duct tape or moleskin.

Leukotape K is similar to Kinesio Tape (or KT Tape) in that it stretches. It's great for athletes who need to maintain range of motion, but that stretch doesn't necessarily help prevent foot blisters. It's also .5 inches wider than Leukotape P, making it a little more difficult to place comfortably on your feet. Breathable - You shouldn’t leave it on forever, but unlike duct-tape the cotton-rayon material breathes pretty well. It can be left on for a lot longer without issues. If you do have a bubbly blister, you will need to drain and treat it. Otherwise, your hot spot needs some sort of barrier to prevent the friction from worsening. Hikers use a variety of methods to act as a barrier - duct tape, moleskin and leukotape are the most common. If you feel like you recognise some of the below plasters, you probably do – they used to be known as Coverplast. They are the same professional quality, just a new name. With over 100 years of experience providing premium-quality wound care solutions, Leukoplast (previously Coverplast) is the go-to brand for premium plasters, dressings and tapes. Pioneering from the very beginning, Coverplast invented the world’s first self-adhesive plaster tape in 1901, using zinc oxide and natural rubber. They have since continued to innovate and lead in their field and now provide a full range of wound care solutions for use both by medical professionals and for self-treatment at home. Leukotape P is the better of the two for blister prevention because it’s a rigid tape that doesn’t stretch the skin that it’s attached to. Blisters occur when the upper layers of your skin are stretched apart, forming a void between the layers that fills with fluid, causing a blister. But if you cover the places where you normally get hot spots or blisters in advance with the tape, the friction that causes a blister is absorbed by the tape’s cloth exterior instead of your skin which has been immobilized by the tape, preventing blister formation. Simple.

More Tips on Leukotape

Used in physiotherapy, the adhesive bandaging techniques help reduce range of motion to allow for optimal recovery and healing. BSN Cover Roll and Leukotape P Corrective Taping are designed to withstand a high amount of tension. Both fabricated to contour to the body, the tape can be used by patients with any level of experience. Cover Roll Stretch Apply strips of Leukotape over the susceptible area (ball of your foot, for example) and up either side ensuring that there are no creases or gaps to avoid friction. Note, do not circle the foot entirely as it could constrict your blood supply. Your blisters rarely form right when you finish hiking. Most of the time you will need to continue hiking several miles on them. This is a super common problem with an easy fix. Clean the wound and dry the area gently with a clean towel. Do not use antiseptic to clean the wound, as this could delay healing. Instead, clean it under drinking-quality tap water.

But first, it’s essential we discuss the different phases of blisters as they each require different management. Understanding Blisters in Runners and HikersMake sure you have stopped the bleeding before applying the plaster. You can do this by applying pressure to the area, using a clean, dry and absorbent material. Skin Friendly. If by some chance a blister does form under the tape, when you rip it off, the tape will not tear the roof off the blister and won't remove any skin. Leukotape is a breathable adhesive sports tape designed to wrap muscles to support and provide stability to injured muscles and joints.

If your blister is painful and looks like it’s going to burst, you should take care of that issue before taping the area.If you want to cover your whole foot, bend your foot pointing upwards and start at the base of the heel working your way up to just before your toes with overlapping strips. Add smaller strips for your toes then add a long strip from the inside of your foot to the outer side.