Taping

Question 1

What is the first thing to know before learning to tape?

Answer 1

Human Anatomy

Question 2

what bone forms lateral malleolus?

Answer 2

fibula

Question 3

Inversion

Answer 3

turn inward

Question 4

eversion

Answer 4

turn outwards

Question 5

dorsiflexion

Answer 5

turning foot (toes go) up

Question 6

plantarflexion

Answer 6

foot (toes go) pointed down (tippy toes)

Question 7

distal

Answer 7

farther from point of attachment

Question 8

proximal

Answer 8

closer to point of attachment

Question 9

medial

Answer 9

closer to midline

Question 10

lateral

Answer 10

farther from midline

Question 11

abnormal/painful walking pattern is called?

Answer 11

Antalagic Gait

Question 12

Why do we tape?

Answer 12

to prevent injury or to facilitate an injured player to return to play

Question 13

tape limits?

Answer 13

excessive movement and adds support

Question 14

DO NOT do what to the tape?

Answer 14

TWIST IT!

Question 15

Return to play criteria

Answer 15

1. injured area regained normal strength, flexibility, and ROM
2. Can Preform functional tests at full speed without limping or favoring site
   3.Must be physiologically prepared to return to play

Question 16

KT Tape:

Answer 16

-helps with edema and swelling
-has 140% stretch

Question 17

Do not twist tape,

Answer 17

Tear it!

Question 18

Tape overlap,

Answer 18

1/2 the width

Question 19

wrinkles in tape cause:

Answer 19

blisters and cuts

Question 20

Tape ankle to protect:

Answer 20

ATFL (anterior tibiofibular ligament), PTFL (posterior talofibular ligament) , 5th metatarsal, lateral malleolus

Question 21

Strongest Ligament in Body is:

Answer 21

Deltoid Ligament (in ankle)

Question 22

Start with anchor strip,

Answer 22

end with anchor strip

Question 23

Need to know how and when you can tape athletes

Answer 23

Need to know how and when you can tape athletes

Question 24

some athletes need more movement

Answer 24

some athletes need more movement

Question 25

do proper injury evaluation and understand injury mechanism

Answer 25

do proper injury evaluation and understand injury mechanism

Question 26

Type of tape:

Answer 26

1. Non-elastic (white tape & athletic tape): provides joint support and restricts excessive movement
2. Elastic tape and wraps: used for swelling, to secure protective equipment, used when motion needs to remain intact

Question 27

what is one reason tape won’t tear?

Answer 27

twisted or wrinkled

Question 28

what is the bony landmark on the foot indicating where the tape should stop?

Answer 28

5th metatarsal

Question 29

what is the point of pre-wrap?

Answer 29

to protect the skin before tape goes on, prevent blisters & cuts

Question 30

what can be used instead of pre-wrap?

Answer 30

adhesive spray

Question 31

what can you do to prevent wrinkles in your taping?

Answer 31

go slow/ take your time

Question 32

common supplies in taping?

Answer 32

surgical scissors, tape, pre-wrap

Question 33

what sizes of tape are available?

Answer 33

0.5”, 1”, 1.5”, 2”

Question 34

purpose of hyperallergenic tape?

Answer 34

reduces skin irritation and helps with latex allergies

Question 35

explain how to tear athletic tape:

Answer 35

pinch the tape & keep elbows close to body

Question 36

why is spray adherent used?

Answer 36

to make sure the tape stays secure

Question 37

what protections do heel and lace pads provide?

Answer 37

protect bony prominence’s from irritation

Question 38

which strips of tape prevent the ankle from plantarflexing?

Answer 38

stirrups, figure eights

Question 39

which strips of tape prevent the ankle from spraining (inversion/eversion)?

Answer 39

heel locks, stirrups

Question 40

what happens if tape is too tight?

Answer 40

cuts off circulation

Question 41

what can happen if tape has thick wrinkles?

Answer 41

cause blisters, cuts, and discomfort

Question 42

when an athlete has acute ankle sprain what else can we do besides tape it?

Answer 42

put on a brace, do ankle exercises

Question 43

name of thick tendon that runs from the gastrocnemius muscle to calcaneous bone?

Answer 43

Achilles Tendon