Depending on the nature of your physical issue, your physical therapist, such as from South Shore Wellness Center, will often assist you in a number of ways during a routine treatment. One method that the therapist will commonly use is taping — at the end of the appointment, the therapist will tape the affected area to provide strength and stability, and may show you how to do subsequent taping jobs yourself in the days that follow your appointment. Although it takes a lot of education to specifically understand how to use this skill, it never hurts to ask as much as you can about the taping process. Many physical therapy clinics sell the type of tape that you use, meaning that you can buy a roll and practice yourself at home. Here are some areas that you may wish to tape.

Ankle

The ankles are a common region that physical therapists tape for their patients. If you have a weakness in one of both of your ankles, one option is to wear a brace. However, if you feel that doing so would be a little too bulky, your physical therapist may advocate taping this part of your body. Taping the ankle is all about providing stability. For example, if your ankle has a tendency to pronate, which describes the motion of it turning inward, taping it in a specific manner will hold the ankle in more of an upright fashion.

Lower Back

If you suffer from lower back pain, your local physical therapist can help in a number of ways. Strategies such as active release therapy, stretching, and strengthening exercises can all prove to be valuable in your effort to reduce this discomfort. You'll also find that many physical therapists recommend taping this part of your body, too. In some cases, tape applied along the spine and above the rear of the pelvis can help to keep your lower back in an upright position. In this scenario, the tape is valuable for preventing the slouching posture that can exacerbate pain.

Wrist

Issues such as carpal tunnel syndrome can cause considerable wrist pain, which is especially concerning if you work on a computer. On its own, a wrist joint can be weak, which allows it to flop into an unhealthy position that causes pain. Tape applied correctly, however, can add a considerable amount of stability to the area and help to keep your wrist in a position in which it doesn't cause you pain.