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wk 3- immobilisation/taping Flashcards

1
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how long to immobilise muscle injuries

A

2 days

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2
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immobilise severe ligament sprain

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up to 10 days

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3
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what does optimal loading to

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  1. improved vasculariation
  2. regeneration/soft tissue healing
  3. improve function
  4. patient satsfaction
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4
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conditions requiring bracing or immobilisation

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

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5
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ankle sprain grades

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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

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6
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treatment for grades 1-3 ligament sprains

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

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7
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air stirrup

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

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8
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rebound hinged ankle brace

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

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9
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ASo brace

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

good for those with allergies

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10
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EXO-l

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custom made ankle brace, 3d scan, shoes modified

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11
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immobilisation options of fractures distal to talonavicular joint

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cast
soft cast
low top CAM walker

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12
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immobilisation options of fractures proximal to TN joint

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cast
high top CAM walker

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13
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CAM stands for

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controlled ankle motion

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14
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positives and negatives of CAM walkers

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pros
-removeable for hygiene, exercises, driving, sleeping

cons
-adherance

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15
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when would u knee brace

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OA
ligament injuries

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16
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types of knee braces for acute injuries to ligaments or post surgery

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  1. zimmer splint
  2. richard splint
  3. ROM- typically post surgery
17
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knee braces for chronic injuries to ligaments

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-ligament insuffiency, or non repairs

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

18
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what can rigid taping do

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  1. propriception
  2. support/alignment -lasts 10-20mins
  3. limit range, facilitate motion- lasts 10-20mins
  4. control swelling with compression
19
Q

augumented low dye is good for

A

reduce midfoot pronation
increase arch
reduce activity of lateral muscles

20
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how does tape increase propriception

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  1. stimulates cutaneous receptors
  2. stimulates muscle and joint mechanoreceptors
21
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kinesio tape does what

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

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