Rheological Properties of Medical Tapes Used to Prevent Athletic Injuries
- 1 April 1983
- journal article
- research article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Textile Research Journal
- Vol. 53 (4) , 225-230
- https://doi.org/10.1177/004051758305300405
Abstract
The rheological properties of the medical tapes most commonly used in Sweden were examined. The breaking force (75 N/cm of width) is comparable for all the tapes, but the Young modulus, relaxation, and fatigue properties vary. The breaking strength of the tapes after the taping procedure reaches only 10% of the breaking strength of the Anterior talofibular ligament (one of the ligaments on the outside of the ankle). A table shows the different tape results; furthermore, a method is described which makes it possible to shorten the time required to perform fatigue tests on textile tapes.Keywords
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