8: Taping, Padding and Strapping- Bennett

Question 1

elastoplast properties (Adhesive elastic tape)

Answer 1

• offers elasticity and adhesion
• maintain compression over contusion
• allow maximal pressure on strain
• strong recoil
• unravels at edges
• does not adhere well

Question 2

sprain indications for taping as form of adjunct tx

Answer 2

= injury to ligamentous structure

stage I (fiber damage with little or no soft tissue elongation) or II (partial tear causing moderate to major stretch) only

Question 3

purpose anchors

Answer 3

form stable base of support for strapping application

Question 4

purpose stirrups

Answer 4

direct support to an injured ligament

Question 5

open basket weave

Answer 5

provides support while allowing room for expansion due to swelling (acute injuries)

Question 6

closed basket weave/gibney

Answer 6

• support ankle with special emphasis to LATERAL ligaments w/o restriction of mobility
• prevents inversion an eversion of ankle, allow plantar/dorsiflexion

Question 7

purpose compression straps

Answer 7

• provide strong compressive forces to injured area
• minimize subsequent swelling
• prevent further injury to affected area w/o compromising circulation
• permit activity

Question 8

which j-strap controls prontation

Answer 8

regular j-strap

reverse j-strap is for ankle immobilization

Question 9

purpose of closing up strips

Answer 9

• reduce blister formation
• cosmetic appearance
• prevent unraveling during activity

Question 10

purpose locks

Answer 10

reinforce joint stability but also allow protection and function of associated jt

Question 11

indications for a louisiana heel lock

Answer 11

• excessive pronation
• ankle sprain/strain
• shin splints

stabilizes by limiting inversion/eversion

Question 12

limits supination and pronation

Answer 12

calcaneal sling

Question 13

indications for low-dye strapping

Answer 13

• pronation
• plantar fascial strain
• heel spurs

Question 14

purpose achilles tendon taping

Answer 14

• assist with plantarflexion and restrict dorsiflexion

Question 15

purpose peroneus longus taping

Answer 15

• assist plantarflexion and eversion

- limits dorsiflexion/inversion

Question 16

purpose tibialis posterior tendon taping

Answer 16

• assist plantarflex and inversion

- limit dorsiflex and eversion

Question 17

what would you do for deltoid ligament sprain or lateral ankel sprian?

Answer 17

• anchor
• lateral and medial stirrups
• ankle lock for reinforcement
• stabilization with fig 8
• close for compression

Question 18

kinesio taping v. traditional athletic tape

Answer 18

has ability to stretch to 140% its original length in comparison to traditional athletic tape

faster performance times with KT and AT compared to non-taped
standing heel rise and vertical jump test decreased with athletic tape

Question 19

benefits kinesiotaping

Answer 19

• helps alignment and function of m
• facilitate circualtion of blood flow and lymphatics to injured structures
• decrease pressure to pain receptor
• enhance ability of mechanoreceptor
• facilitate better joint motion