Zinc Oxide Tape

Zinc oxide tape is a rigid cotton tape with an adhesive backing, generally white or flesh coloured. It comes in a variety of widths from 1cm to 5cm.

Rigid tape of this type is usually used to provide support and limit range of motion.  Often used when ligament damage has caused a weakened structure.

Best results are obtained from applying tape directly to the skin using special techniques.

The application of zinc oxide tape is also used for “proprioceptive taping” to help retrain tendons and muscles following injury.

Elastic Adhesive Bandage

Elastic Adhesive Bandage is a stretchy woven bandage with a adhesive backing used in many athletic taping applications.  It will adhere securely to skin or can be used on top of pre tape underwrap.

Usually available in three sizes; 2.5cm, 5cm and 7cm in rolls about 4m long.

Its high strength means it is ideal to secure Zinc Oxide tape applications in order to provide maximum physical support and increase proprioceptive awareness (by giving sensory feedback to the brain that helps prevent the patient ‘going over’ on the injured part).

Rugby Union players use this tape around the thigh to support a player during line out.

Strapping & Taping supplies

An excellent range of Kinesio Tape, Steroplast’s premium sports tape and white zinc oxide tape.

Ideal for most strapping purposes, also available is the twin patella taping pack, fixation tape, foam underwrap and silk tape.

Surgical tape (also known as medical tape) is a form of pressure-sensitive adhesive tape used in medicine and first aid as a bandage to hold a dressing onto a wound  It will generally have a gentle hypoallergenic adhesive, and be breathable to allow air to reach the skin.

Breathable tapes like elastic bandages with adhesive are usually made of cotton.  They allow support whilst enabling normal muscle function without too much restriction.  This type of tape is commonly used by Rugby Union players to tape around the thigh for a safer lineout lift.

Surgical tape is often white because it contains zinc oxide, which is added to help prevent infections. It is also commonly used as a grip in sports such as tennis, hockey, and football because of its rough texture and the fact that it leaves very little residue when removed or replaced.

Kinesio tape is a specially developed taping system to ease pain and aid rehabilitation.

Tapes & Strapping

A variety of tapes and strappings for your physiotherapy needs.

Elastic adhesive bandages are available in a range of sizes to provide firm support for sprains and strains, whilst also allowing patients to have comfort and conformability.

Kinesiology Tape, a Japanese healing method to help overcome muscle tightness is popular with professional and amateur athletes. Zinc Oxide Tape is a porous adhesive tape for strong rigid support.

Compression Tapes are lightweight and strong. Many of the tapes are lightweight, easy to tear and strong.

The items listed below are a selection.  Just click on one of the links to see the full range.

Bulk purchase is also available, saving you time and money.