If you have weak ankles or knees, or have previously had an injury in those areas, taping your ankles or knees may be the answer. With taping, your knees and ankles will have the support they need to help prevent re-injury. Wearing adhesive tape for basketball games can make all the difference between an early retirement on one hand, and remaining in the game until the very end.

Ankle Injuries

Ankle sprains are probably the most common ankle injury among basketball players.Many of these injuries are the result of jumping off the ground with both feet and landing off balance. This type of jump is common in basketball. Players with previous ankle sprains tend to be the ones most vulnerable to experiencing another sprain. A good way to guard against this is to wear adhesive tape to support and stabilize the ankle. Because it is low profile and can fit inside shoes, wearing adhesive tape for basketball practice or games is a sensible precaution. 

Together with other ankle sprain treatments, adhesive tape is also a great way to treat a mild sprain immediately after its occurrence.

Knee Injuries

Knee injuries are another category of injury that basketball players commonly experience. These include knee sprains and strains and patellar tendonitis (jumper’s knee). Basketball players also frequently experience meniscal and ligament tears. They can reduce the risk of knee sprains and strains, in particular, by prophylactic taping of the knee to stabilize it. As with ankle taping, knee taping will not interfere with mobility and is a practical option for basketball games or practice. Players who want to spend as much time as possible actively playing and training should consider wearing adhesive tape for their basketball play. As with ankle taping, wearing adhesive tape on your previously injured knee can also be an effective way to stabilize it and reduce the risk of injury recurrence.