BSN Medical BEI076168 Leukotape P Sports Tape, 1 1/2 Inch x 15 Yard

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Leukotape is a type of sports tape that usually comes in a roll. Initially created for injury prevention and as a rehabilitation tape, it was used as a support adhesive to manage and provide stability to injured muscles and joints. Now, it is most commonly used as the first line in the fight against blisters. Wax paper doesn’t work well as I discovered around 2011. I tried to use some from my kit and it wouldn’t peel off the wax paper. Neither duct tape nor moleskin will perform well on wet, sweaty surfaces. They are not particularly skin-friendly and you will have to replace it often. You can't apply leukotape if you don't have it on hand in the first place. And since you don't want to carry around the whole roll, you need a good way of storing it. Cover wound with dressing and attach around edges with tape. For larger wounds, also apply across the centre of the dressing.

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Choose the right size plaster, making sure that the wound pad is slightly larger than the wound and that the shape is correct for the area of the body:Unlike duct tape, moleskin or any other type of bandage, Leukotape has numerous advantages going for it: If you don’t use it often, I think a strip or two (12-24 inches) should suffice. And it weighs nothing, so why not add a second strip? When you really need it, it’s nice to have enough of it.

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Skin: Greater regeneration for small skin defects (e.g. small lacerated wounds or abrasions) with suitable pre-treatment Maintain the tape’s full adhesiveness, which is compromised when it is touched or when it is re-rolled into smaller rolls; and, Leukotape can be used to support and stabilise sports injuries, as well as stabilising and protecting weak muscles, joints or ligaments, without restricting movement or circulation. Another big thing to make sure of is that you don't wrap the tape all the way around your foot. It doesn't stretch at all, so it can constrict blood flow and mess up your foot muscles.I have been using Leukotape Classic for last 2 years, but when the roll was finished I decided to go with P, as it is stronger and more commonly ‘advised’ in the internet. Apply it to the hot spot and rub it gently with your finger to warm it up and help the adhesive set. It’s best to apply several hours before exercise if possible to get a really tight bond, but not strictly necessary. I’ve often applied it while hiking and then resumed my trip without mishap. Notes on Use I've seen some confusion about the difference between the two, and which one is better for blisters, so I'll clear that up here. First, let’s clarify what a “hot spot” is, versus a “bubbly blister”. A hot spot is the beginning of an oncoming blister at the initial sign of friction. Think of it as Phase 1 in the blister formation process. A bubbly blister is Phase 2, once the hot spot has fully formed into a mature blister. Each phase requires different management. 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.