Chapter 8 Flashcards
1
Q
Common types of wraps used in sports medicine today?
A
KT, Elastic, cloth bandages
2
Q
What type of tape are available?
A
Elastic and nonelastic
3
Q
What is the purpose of each type of tape?
A
Nonelastic: restricts movement
Elastic: used over parts that are not supposed to be restricted
4
Q
How should you prepare an area to be taped?
A
Spray a tape adhesive, pre-wrap, tape
5
Q
How should you remove tape from an area?
A
Cut it off
6
Q
How is Kinesio taping different from applying regular adhesive tape?
A
No prewrap required
