wk 3- immobilisation/taping

Question 1

how long to immobilise muscle injuries

Answer 1

2 days

Question 2

immobilise severe ligament sprain

Answer 2

up to 10 days

Question 3

what does optimal loading to

Answer 3

1. improved vasculariation
2. regeneration/soft tissue healing
3. improve function
4. patient satsfaction

Question 4

conditions requiring bracing or immobilisation

Answer 4

ankle tendinopathy
ankle sprains/tears
fractures of ankle and foot
neurological conditions like CMT
Knee OA
knee injuries

Question 5

ankle sprain grades

Answer 5

grade 1- micro ters of ligament, mild swelling/tenderness

2- complete tears of some ligament fibres, mod swelling, tenderness and loss of function

3-rupture, severe swelling, and instability

Question 6

treatment for grades 1-3 ligament sprains

Answer 6

1- air stirrup/taping/ ASO
2- CAM walker
3- CAM walker, surgery

Question 7

air stirrup

Answer 7

grade 1 injury
provides stability/propriception
swelling control/compression with pre inflated air cells

Question 8

rebound hinged ankle brace

Answer 8

grade 2/3 injury
step down from CAM walker, more functional with an open design and different strapping

Question 9

ASo brace

Answer 9

replaces taping, prevention/grade 1 injury
reverse figure 6 strapping, medial and lateral supports/propriception

good for those with allergies

Question 10

EXO-l

Answer 10

custom made ankle brace, 3d scan, shoes modified

Question 11

immobilisation options of fractures distal to talonavicular joint

Answer 11

cast
soft cast
low top CAM walker

Question 12

immobilisation options of fractures proximal to TN joint

Answer 12

cast
high top CAM walker

Question 13

CAM stands for

Answer 13

controlled ankle motion

Question 14

positives and negatives of CAM walkers

Answer 14

pros
-removeable for hygiene, exercises, driving, sleeping

cons
-adherance

Question 15

when would u knee brace

Answer 15

OA
ligament injuries

Question 16

types of knee braces for acute injuries to ligaments or post surgery

Answer 16

1. zimmer splint
2. richard splint
3. ROM- typically post surgery

Question 17

knee braces for chronic injuries to ligaments

Answer 17

-ligament insuffiency, or non repairs

-CTi (custom and OTC)
-flex sport
-hinged knee sleeves

Question 18

what can rigid taping do

Answer 18

1. propriception
2. support/alignment -lasts 10-20mins
3. limit range, facilitate motion- lasts 10-20mins
4. control swelling with compression

Question 19

augumented low dye is good for

Answer 19

reduce midfoot pronation
increase arch
reduce activity of lateral muscles

Question 20

how does tape increase propriception

Answer 20

1. stimulates cutaneous receptors
2. stimulates muscle and joint mechanoreceptors

Question 21

kinesio tape does what

Answer 21

1. facilitates movement
2. lymphatic drainage of swelling
3. proprioception