Buddy Wrapping Your Hurt Toe- Taping Or 3pp Toe Loops?

Are you limping because you stubbed, jammed, dropped something heavy, or broke your toe?  One of the most effective treatments for a hurt toe is buddy taping. So if you’ve injured your toe, it’s likely that your healthcare provider sent you to your local drugstore to get adhesive tape, gauze or bandages to tape your toes together. But there might be a better way. Learn about the differences in using tape or 3pp Toe Loops when you’ve hurt your toe.

What is Buddy Taping?

For those of you who haven’t heard of it, buddy taping is used for various toe (and finger) injuries, including broken toes. It’s a process where you tape your hurt toe together with a healthy toe. The philosophy behind it is that the healthy toe acts like a splint to keep the hurt toe in a natural position for healing.  3pp Toe Loops uses the same philosophy as buddy taping, but without the tape. So which works better for your hurt toe-  buddy taping or 3pp Toe Loops?

Differences in Buddy Wrapping with Tape or Toe Loops

Here are a few differences between buddy wrapping with tape or with 3pp Toe Loops:

Buddy Taping	3pp Toe Loops
Uses adhesive tape	Breathable material with a foam lining to cushion the toe
Can be hard to apply	Easy loop & wrap design with Velcro is easy to apply
Rough hard edges can be uncomfortable	Material is soft and closure has smooth edges
Tape & gauze can be thick and bulky	Thin enough to wear in shoes
Tape is hard to keep clean and can’t be reused	Washable & Reusable
The adhesive in tape commonly includes latex	Latex Free
Available at most drugstores	Available only online

Whether you decide to use tape or toe loops, pain in your feet and toes shouldn’t be ignored. If your pain and healing doesn’t improve please consult with your healthcare provider to rule out a more serious injury.

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About the Author: Ginny Wolfe has been a dedicated team member at Oh My Arthritis (OMA) for over a decade. Her knowledge and expertise of OMA’s orthopedic products play a vital role in providing valuable health and wellness information. This information effectively showcases the benefits and features of their products, empowering customers to make informed choices.

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