Okay, I am starting to get back into gymnastics after retiring from competition at the end of 2013. I have had a multitude of injuries since quitting (torn ligaments in elbow, displaced tailbone, compression injury of some kind in my wrist the list goes on). My elbow has take a mild turn for the worse so I have started taping it again. Trouble is I am allergic to tape - I even get a reaction to the hypoallergenic tape. I literally tape it when I start the class and take it off while stretching down and i'm left with purple/pink dots on my skin. It is not a serious reaction but it would be ideal for this not to be a problem.
I have used KT tape for other injuries and have not reacted to it but I don't think that it would be suitable for this injury as I am taping my elbow for hyperextension so two anchors (1 on for arm, 1 on upper arm) then a cross over the elbow while slightly bent to prevent hyperextension.
I am at a loss as to what to do as my elbow can't cope without the tape at the moment and my skin can't cope with the tape. Does anyone, coach, gymnast or parent have any experience in what I could do.
Please don't tell me that I need to seek medical attention etc because I already have - this is an old injury flaring up and I am seeing if taping it and giving it some extra support will help before I go back to the physio.
I have used KT tape for other injuries and have not reacted to it but I don't think that it would be suitable for this injury as I am taping my elbow for hyperextension so two anchors (1 on for arm, 1 on upper arm) then a cross over the elbow while slightly bent to prevent hyperextension.
I am at a loss as to what to do as my elbow can't cope without the tape at the moment and my skin can't cope with the tape. Does anyone, coach, gymnast or parent have any experience in what I could do.
Please don't tell me that I need to seek medical attention etc because I already have - this is an old injury flaring up and I am seeing if taping it and giving it some extra support will help before I go back to the physio.