DARCO in sports: Medical tapes for injury prevention and post injury ...
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<strong>DARCO</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>sports</strong>:<br />
<strong>Medical</strong> <strong>tapes</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>in</strong>jury <strong>prevention</strong><br />
<strong>and</strong> <strong>post</strong> <strong>in</strong>jury aftercare.<br />
<strong>DARCO</strong> St<strong>and</strong>ard Tape<br />
Non-elastic Athletic Tape<br />
> <strong>for</strong> treatment of muscular pa<strong>in</strong><br />
> <strong>for</strong> stabilization of jo<strong>in</strong>ts <strong>and</strong> muscles<br />
> an alternative to braces<br />
<strong>DARCO</strong> Underwrap<br />
Cohesive Elastic Fixation B<strong>and</strong>age<br />
> sk<strong>in</strong>-friendly<br />
> protective cover<br />
> <strong>for</strong> fixation of plasters <strong>and</strong> b<strong>and</strong>ages<br />
> elastic <strong>and</strong> extra-th<strong>in</strong> material<br />
> cohesive, no fixation of ends necessary<br />
<strong>DARCO</strong> X-patch<br />
Cross Acupuncture Tape<br />
> harmonises the trigger po<strong>in</strong>ts<br />
> alleviates pa<strong>in</strong><br />
> stimulates the energy gates (meridians)<br />
> scar tissue relief<br />
<strong>DARCO</strong> Elastic Tape<br />
Elastic Tape <strong>for</strong> K<strong>in</strong>esiology<br />
> <strong>for</strong> treatment of muscular pa<strong>in</strong><br />
> to improve per<strong>for</strong>mance by means<br />
of cont<strong>in</strong>uous stimulation<br />
> stimulates the blood circulation<br />
> elastic <strong>and</strong> stretchable up to 30 – 40 %<br />
<strong>DARCO</strong> Pre-Tape<br />
Foam Underwrap<br />
> as cushion<strong>in</strong>g to protect the sk<strong>in</strong><br />
<strong>in</strong> tap<strong>in</strong>g<br />
> soft <strong>and</strong> porous<br />
> to position cushion<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> cast<strong>in</strong>g<br />
New at <strong>DARCO</strong>!
<strong>DARCO</strong> Elastic Tape<br />
The <strong>DARCO</strong> Elastic Tape is an elastic sport<br />
<strong>and</strong> therapy tape <strong>for</strong> k<strong>in</strong>esiology tap<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
This technique is used world wide <strong>in</strong> many<br />
sport<strong>in</strong>g fields as successfully as with patients<br />
<strong>in</strong> a physiotherapeutic sett<strong>in</strong>g. The<br />
<strong>DARCO</strong> Elastic Tape is designed to the same<br />
thickness <strong>and</strong> elasticity of the epidermis<br />
(outer layer) of the sk<strong>in</strong>. It allows longitud<strong>in</strong>al<br />
stretch of 30– 40% of its rest<strong>in</strong>g<br />
length.<br />
The tape is used <strong>in</strong> treatment of muscle,<br />
fascia <strong>and</strong> tendon symptoms <strong>and</strong> <strong>for</strong> per<strong>for</strong>mance<br />
enhancement by way of cont<strong>in</strong>uous<br />
receptor stimulation. The natural heal<strong>in</strong>g<br />
process is enhanced due to improved circulation<br />
<strong>in</strong> the taped areas.<br />
Improvement of microcircu-<br />
lation due to new adhesive<br />
technology! Wave <strong>and</strong> stripe<br />
pattern of adhesive improve<br />
the evaporation of sweat<br />
(<strong>and</strong> help protect<strong>in</strong>g the sk<strong>in</strong>’s<br />
ecosystem).<br />
Technical data: <strong>DARCO</strong> Elastic Tape is made<br />
of cotton <strong>and</strong> acrylic adhesive. The tape<br />
is sk<strong>in</strong>-friendly <strong>and</strong> water-resistant. The<br />
<strong>DARCO</strong> Elastic Tapes are currently available<br />
<strong>in</strong> red, blue, yellow, black <strong>and</strong> beige.<br />
Item-No. Colour Width × Length<br />
<strong>DARCO</strong> Elastic Tape<br />
DKT-R Red 5.0 cm × 5.0 m<br />
DKT-B Blue 5.0 cm × 5.0 m<br />
DKT-G Yellow 5.0 cm × 5.0 m<br />
DKT-S Black 5.0 cm × 5.0 m<br />
DKT-H Beige 5.0 cm × 5.0 m<br />
LATEX<br />
FREE<br />
<strong>DARCO</strong> St<strong>and</strong>ard Tape <strong>DARCO</strong> X-patch<br />
The <strong>DARCO</strong> St<strong>and</strong>ard Tape is a non-elastic<br />
athletic tape used to stabilize jo<strong>in</strong>ts <strong>and</strong><br />
muscles.<br />
Use of this tape is known the world over.<br />
In <strong>sports</strong>-related applications <strong>in</strong> particular,<br />
it provides an excellent alternative to<br />
braces, s<strong>in</strong>ce it lends itself to <strong>in</strong>dividual adaptation<br />
to the situation, i.e. to the sport<br />
<strong>and</strong> the level of risk of <strong>in</strong>jury <strong>in</strong>volved as<br />
well as to the physiognomy of the wearer.<br />
Technical data: The <strong>DARCO</strong> St<strong>and</strong>ard Tape<br />
is made of cotton <strong>and</strong> z<strong>in</strong>c oxide.<br />
<strong>DARCO</strong> Underwrap<br />
<strong>DARCO</strong> St<strong>and</strong>ard Tape<br />
DST White 3.8 cm × 10.0 m<br />
<strong>DARCO</strong> Underwrap<br />
DUW-6 Beige 6.0 cm × 4.0 m<br />
DUW-8 Beige 8.0 cm × 4.0 m<br />
DUW-20 Beige 8.0 cm × 20.0 m<br />
LATEX<br />
FREE<br />
The <strong>DARCO</strong> Underwrap is a lengthwise elastic<br />
<strong>and</strong> very th<strong>in</strong> woven adhesive b<strong>and</strong>age.<br />
This underwrap is primarily used <strong>for</strong> compression<br />
treatment as well as <strong>for</strong> preventive<br />
sk<strong>in</strong> protection under an athletic tape.<br />
Moreover, it is meant <strong>for</strong> fix<strong>in</strong>g treatment<br />
support<strong>in</strong>g aids such as ice <strong>for</strong> cool<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
Technical data: The underwrap is made of<br />
60% polyamide <strong>and</strong> 40% cotton breatheably<br />
<strong>in</strong>terwoven <strong>for</strong> a specifically com<strong>for</strong>table fit.<br />
The material conta<strong>in</strong>s natural rubber latex.<br />
It is available <strong>in</strong> three sizes.<br />
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The <strong>DARCO</strong> X-patch tape harmonises pa<strong>in</strong><br />
<strong>and</strong> trigger po<strong>in</strong>ts.<br />
The <strong>DARCO</strong> X-patch tape can be worn up<br />
to 3 – 5 days due to its water resistance<br />
quality, provid<strong>in</strong>g therapeutic benefits<br />
around the clock <strong>for</strong> the entire time it is<br />
worn. It supports the flow of energy <strong>in</strong><br />
the tissue.<br />
Technical data: The <strong>DARCO</strong> X-patch tape<br />
is made of non elastic nylon <strong>and</strong> acrylic<br />
adhesive. It is available <strong>in</strong> three sizes.<br />
<strong>DARCO</strong> Pre-Tape<br />
<strong>DARCO</strong> Pre-Tape is used as an undercoat<strong>in</strong>g<br />
to protect the sk<strong>in</strong> <strong>in</strong> tap<strong>in</strong>g, <strong>and</strong> to position<br />
cushion<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> cast<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
The th<strong>in</strong> blue foam material is porous <strong>and</strong><br />
water-repellant. The soft foam is easy to use,<br />
very mild on the sk<strong>in</strong> <strong>and</strong> does not absorb<br />
moisture.<br />
Technical data: <strong>DARCO</strong> Pre-Tape consists of<br />
polyurethane (PUR foam).<br />
<strong>DARCO</strong> X-patch<br />
DGT-1 Beige 2.8 × 2.1 cm 180 pieces<br />
DGT-2 Beige 3.5 × 2.5 cm 120 pieces<br />
DGT-3 Beige 5.2 × 4.5 cm 40 pieces<br />
<strong>DARCO</strong> Pre-Tape<br />
PRE-TB Blue 7.0 cm × 27.0 m<br />
<strong>DARCO</strong> (Europe) GmbH<br />
Gewerbegebiet 18 | 82399 Raist<strong>in</strong>g | Germany | Telephone +49 (0) 88 07.92 28-0 | Fax -22 | <strong>in</strong>fo@darco.de | www.darco-onl<strong>in</strong>e.com<br />
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