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The most common reason to tape a thumb is due to a sprain-type injury, usually caused by the thumb bending too far backward while skiing or playing sports such as basketball, volleyball or football.<ref name="rf1">http://www.sportsinjuryclinic.net/sport-injuries/wrist-pain/sprained-thumb</ref> When the thumb is moved beyond its normal range of motion, the ligaments get torn to some degree — severe sprains can involve completely severed ligaments, for example. Taping a sprained thumb restrains movement, protects it from further injury and allows it to heal in a timely fashion. Thumb taping can also be used by athletes to help prevent injury. | The most common reason to tape a thumb is due to a sprain-type injury, usually caused by the thumb bending too far backward while skiing or playing sports such as basketball, volleyball or football.<ref name="rf1">http://www.sportsinjuryclinic.net/sport-injuries/wrist-pain/sprained-thumb</ref> When the thumb is moved beyond its normal range of motion, the ligaments get torn to some degree — severe sprains can involve completely severed ligaments, for example. Taping a sprained thumb restrains movement, protects it from further injury and allows it to heal in a timely fashion. Thumb taping can also be used by athletes to help prevent injury. | ||
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