Braces, Supports, Taping

Question 1

What are the two names for scoliosis braces termed based on location?

Answer 1

TLSO - thoraco lumbo sacral orthosis and CTLSO - cervico thoraco lumbo sacral orthosis

Question 2

What are the other names for the TLSO brace for scoliosis?

Answer 2

Boston brace, under arm brace

Question 3

How long are the Boston and Milwaukee braces worn per day?

Answer 3

At least 23 hours

Question 4

What is another name for the CTLSO brace for scoliosis?

Answer 4

Milwaukee brace

Question 5

Which scoliosis brace is for the thoracic spine?

Answer 5

CTLSO

Question 6

Which scoliosis brace is only used during the sleeping hours?

Answer 6

Charleston Bending Brace

Question 7

The Charleston Bending Brace is molding to the patient in which position to give added pressure?

Answer 7

Side flexion

Question 8

What is the Jewett brace primarily used for?

Answer 8

Bracing for spinal fractures

Question 9

Bracing for spinal fractures put the patient into what position primarily?

Answer 9

Extension (hyperextension)

Question 10

What type of brace is used by pregnant and postpartum females with SI joint pain?

Answer 10

Trochanteric/Sacroiliac belts

Question 11

What should we advise our patients to do if using lumbar supports?

Answer 11

Use suspenders to PREVENT injury

Question 12

What are some of the risks associated with lumbar supports?

Answer 12

Higher BP and heart rate, worse mechanics for lifting, increased intra-abdominal pressure

Question 13

What should we advise patients who wish to use lumbar supports?

Answer 13

TEMPORARY use, cardiovascular risk, education on mechanics and fitness

Question 14

What is a big concern with knee braces?

Answer 14

Slows hamstring reflexes

Question 15

What can help the slowed hamstring reflexes seen with knee braces?

Answer 15

Kinesiotaping

Question 16

Although knee braces may not protect from injury completely, it does provide protection from what kind of impact?

Answer 16

Lateral blows

Question 17

What are neoprene sleeves used for?

Answer 17

Keep muscles and joints warm, improve proprioception

Question 18

Are neoprene sleeves effective for injury prevention, too?

Answer 18

NO

Question 19

What type of brace is used for Osgood Schlatter’s Disease and epicondylitis of the elbow?

Answer 19

Cho-Pat (compresses tendon against bone)

Question 20

What movements are prevented and which are allowed with an ankle stirrup?

Answer 20

Prevented = inversion/eversion
Allowed = flexion/extension

Question 21

What kinds of braces are used for plantar fasciitis?

Answer 21

Thermoskin or passive night splint, Strassburg sock

Question 22

What has research on cervicals pillows shown?

Answer 22

Positive results on pain, mixed results on disability

Question 23

What is the name for the rigid brace used to prevent motion of the neck while providing slight distraction?

Answer 23

Philadelphia collar

Question 24

Soft cervical collars primarily limit what movements?

Answer 24

Flexion/extension

Question 25

What part of a wrist brace cocks the wrist into either a splint, neutral, or flexed position?

Answer 25

“Spoon”

Question 26

What are the indications for a wrist brace?

Answer 26

Carpal tunnel or sprains

Question 27

What is the nickname for the soft cervical collar?

Answer 27

“Reminder”

Question 28

What is the purpose of kinesiotape?

Answer 28

Prevent overuse/contraction of muscles and facilitates lymph flow

Question 29

How can kinesiotape help with a URI?

Answer 29

Aiding in cervical chain lymphatic drainage

Question 30

What precaution is associated with kinesiotaping?

Answer 30

Subcutaneous bleeding