Which statement represents a contraindication to taping or bracing?

• A. Skin allergies, infection, open wounds, and poor circulation.
• B. History of the injury.
• C. Good skin integrity.
• D. Short training session.

Answer: (B)

The key idea is knowing when taping or bracing should be avoided because it can harm tissue or slow healing. The clear contraindications are conditions that involve the skin or blood flow: skin allergies to tape, an active infection, open wounds, and poor circulation. Adhesives and the pressure from a brace can irritate skin, spread infection, or compromise already limited blood flow, making treatment worse rather than better.

A history of the injury isn’t a contraindication by itself; past events don’t tell you about the current tissue status. Good skin integrity is actually a favorable sign, indicating the skin can tolerate taping or bracing without added risk. A short training session isn’t a medical reason to withhold support either; it might affect how you apply or instruct on use, but it doesn’t define a safety contraindication.