Taping Lab Flashcards
What are the purposes of taping
- improve biomechanical alignment
- joint stability
- alter mm activation
- pain mange
- mange edema
- alter perception/ improve proprioception
- alter organization of function synergies
- modeling of bones
- increase carry power in tasks
How do bones grow
In response to mm tension and wb
What is teh different between kinetic tape and rigid tape
Kinetic to directly facilitate/inhibit movements, change synergies
Rigid tape to modify posture, support for stability or alignment
How do u test skin integrity for taping
Test strip for 24 hours prior on sternum or back
What are precautions to taping
- skin integrity and health
- Allergies
- skin prep
- under wrap and adhesive
- do not cut the tape when on the pt
- must remove rigid tapes slowly
What are common allergies for taping
- latex
- adhesives
- general
- acrylic ( for KT)
Should hypafix touch the skin
No
If u cant correct the problem with ir hands can tap help
No
What can taping NOT accomplish
Substitute for therapy
Manage/correct more severe problems
Substitute for surgery, neurolytic procedures, serial
casting
Long term substitute for bracing
What is rigid tap used to limit and support
Movement around a joint
Leukotape / McConnell is a ___ tape and need ___
Rigid
Under wrap
What tape is best for alignment and support , not just inhibition and facilitation
Leukotape / McConnell- rigid tape
What tape is best for mm activation or inhibiton
KT
Which tape is latex free
KT
What are teh 4 main physiological effects of KT
1. Endogenous Analgesic System Function
2. Muscle Function (supports muscle in movement)
3. Lymphatic Function
4. Joint Function (improving alignment
What is teh application for McConnell/Leukotaping for inhibition
Perpendicular to mm fibers
What is the application for KT for facilitation
Origin to insertion / proximal to distal
What is the application for KT for inhibition
Insertion to origin / distal to prox
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What kind of PT application should u use for choronic condition and rehabilitation
Facilitation
What kind of of KT application would u use for acute condition , mm spasm and tenonitiis
Inhibition
