taping

Question 1

what is the purpose of taping

Answer 1

provide support and protection to injured soft tissues and joints

minimize pain and swelling in acute stage

Question 2

discuss the roles of taping

Answer 2

hold dressings and pads in place

to compress recent injury, thus reducing bleeding and swelling

to protect from further injury by supporting ligaments, tendons and muscles

to limit unwanted joint movement

to allow optimal healing without stressing the injured structures

to protect and support the injured structure in a functional position during exercise

Question 3

discuss good quality tape

Answer 3

adhere readily & maintain adhesion perspiration and activity

Question 4

discuss stretch or elastic adhesive tape

Answer 4

kinesiotaping or lymphatic taping - conforms and contours to body

compress and support soft tissue

provide anchors - allowing expansion

hold protective pads

will not give mechanical support to ligaments but may used in conjunction c rigid tape

Question 5

discuss non-stretch adhesive tape

Answer 5

supports inert structures

limit joint movement

act prophylactically

secure ends of stretch tape

reinforce stretch tape

enhance proprioception

should be torn by hand to maintain tension

Question 6

discuss hypoallergenic tapes

Answer 6

hypafix or fixomull as alternative to conventional zinc oxide adhesive tape

Question 7

discuss cohesive bandages

Answer 7

used instead of stretch tape - light compression

product sticks to itself and not skin tas waterproof and reusable

useful when applying spica or cover up for taping

Question 8

taping guidelines for preparing area to be taped

Answer 8

wash, dry and shave skin in downward direction - cover if ayaw

remove oils

cover broken lesions - gauze

check if allergic

apply lubricated protective padding to friction and pressure areas

adhesive spray for skin protection and better adhesion

apply underwrap or pro wrap

Question 9

discuss taping application guidelines

Answer 9

all required materials at hand

athlete and PT in comfortable position

treatment part should be placed way from injury

apply tape at room temp

palce jt in functional pos c minimum stress to injured structures

use correct type, width and amount

sequential order and overlap by half

apply smoothly and firmly

flow c shape of limb

exp function and how it should feel

check if comfy and tama b

Question 10

tape width for UE

Answer 10

2 in tapes

Question 11

tape width for LE

Answer 11

4 in tapes

Question 12

what should be avoided in taping

Answer 12

excessive traction - skin breakdown

gaps and wrinkles - blisters

continuous circumferential - single lang para uniform pressure

excessive layers - impair circulation and neural transmission

too tight over bony areas - bone ache or pressure ulcers

Question 13

discuss taping removal

Answer 13

use flat base scissors para safe

cut along side of bony prominence - more space

peel off gently along axis of limb

inspect skin

do not leave tape more than 24 hrs

Question 14

how should tape be stored

Answer 14

since zinc oxide adhesive mass is susceptible to temp change

cool place - original packaging or air tight container

not over 20°C

hirap punitin pag warm

hypoallergenic not sensitive to temp

Question 15

discuss anchors

Answer 15

first strips of tape applied above and below the injury

subsequent strips are attached

minimize traction on the skin (skin drag) and are applied without tension

Question 16

what are support strips or stirrups

Answer 16

vertical strips that support the body part

restricts unwanted sideways movement

Question 17

what are gibney or horizontal strips

Answer 17

add stability to the joint

Question 18

discuss reinforcing strips

Answer 18

restricts movement and adds tensile strength to strategic areas

inversion sprain - reinforcing strip to promote eversion

Question 19

what are check reins

Answer 19

strips of tape that forms a cross

to restrict ROM

Question 20

what are lock strips

Answer 20

secures cut tape, check reins and applied para neat tignan or fill strips

Question 21

what are heel locks

Answer 21

gives additional support to subtalar and ankle joints

Question 22

discuss underwrap or prowrap

Answer 22

polyurethane foam material used to protect sensitive skin from zinc oxide adhesive mass

also for pt na ayaw mag shave

Question 23

what are gauze squares

Answer 23

foam squares or heel and lace pads

top of ankle, popliteal fossa, cubital fossa

Question 24

what is padding

Answer 24

felt, foam or rubber for protecting sensitive areas

bony areas

Question 25

what is adhesive spray

Answer 25

to make skin tacky - adheres easily

Question 26

what is dehesive spray

Answer 26

breaks down the adhesive mass and allows tape to be removed easily

Question 27

what is tape remover

Answer 27

spray, solution or wipes to clean adhesive residue from the skin

Question 28

discuss petroleum jelly

Answer 28

to lubricate areas of stress and reduce friction and irritation to the soft tissues

Question 29

discuss use of talcum powder

Answer 29

to remove adhesive residue where necessary

used if in case a tape remover spray is not available

Question 30

discuss tubular bandage

Answer 30

applied over completed tape job to help set the tape and hold it in place

support tape

Question 31

discuss elastic bandage or tensor

Answer 31

for compression and for traditional spicas

Question 32

what are cloth wrap

Answer 32

for ankle wraps, triangular bandages, collar and cuff support

Question 33

what is tape cutter

Answer 33

allows quick and safe removal of tape

Question 34

what are bandage scissors

Answer 34

flat-ended scissors for safe removal of tape