Wrapping and Taping

Question 1

Purpose

Answer 1

• minimize swelling
• provide support to injured areas and prevent injury
• tape limits abnormal/excessive motion
• know your anatomy
• supports muscles and tendons
• proprioceptive feedback
• secure pads, dressings and splints

Question 2

Rehabilitation

Answer 2

• must be apart of the recovery process
• policy
• include proprioceptive training along with strength and flexibility training

Question 3

Tape vs. Brace

Answer 3

Tape: expensive, time consuming, loosens, contact w/athlete, skin irritation/breakdown

Brace: one-time cost, athlete can apply, adjustable, athlete independence, can be expensive, travel solutions

Question 4

Regulation

Answer 4

• mandated by athletic associations
• regulate degree of restriction and materials used
• cannot provide an unfair advantage or have potential to injure others
• NCAA and state and regional high school association guidelines
• *you will need a copy of NCAA handbook in clinic

Question 5

Wrapping

Answer 5

• can contribute to injury recovery
• needs to be correctly applied
• monitor circulation
• Purpose: cover open wound, secure compressive/protective pad, provide support

Question 6

Materials

Answer 6

• gauze
• cotton cloth (ankle wraps, triangular bandages)
• elastic wrap (allows movement, but can also provide support and compression)
• Cohesive elastic wrap (constant even pressure. Self adhering

Question 7

Elastic Wraps

Answer 7

• ACE wraps
• vary in length and width
• use appropriate size for body part and injury
• 2, 3, 4, 6 in. width
• 6 to 10 yd. length
• should be rolled when stored
• wrap should be free of wrinkles, seams, and imperfections that could cause irritation

Question 8

Elastic Wrap Application

Answer 8

• pressure and tension should be consistent. Overlap wrap.
• allow for some motion and muscle contraction
• cannot restrict blood flow
• part of acute care
• warn athlete that injury may swell, adjust wrap
• reusable
• wash after each use. purchase good quality wraps
• *** wrap contracted

Question 9

Elastic Wrap Usage

Answer 9

• ankle/foot spica
• groin support
• shoulder spica
• elbow figure eight
• gauze hand and wrist figure eight

Question 10

Sling and Swathe

Answer 10

• combination utilized to stabilize arm

- used in instances of shoulder dislocations and fractures

Question 11

Non-elastic white tape

Answer 11

• great adaptability due to:
  1. uniform adhesive mass
  2. adhering qualities
  3. lightness
  4. relative strength

comes in 1”, 1.5”, 2”

Question 12

Taping

Answer 12

• tape storage: store in dry, room temp place
• Taping environment: taping table
• travel
• protect privacy of athlete during taping
• know the athlete and their sport
• athlete must be attentive during taping

Question 13

Tape Grade

Answer 13

• graded according to longitudinal and vertical fibers per inch
• heavier tapes contains 85 horizontal and 65 vertical fibers. more costly

Question 14

Adhesive Mass

Answer 14

• should adhere evenly and maintain adhesion in the presence of perspiration
• low in skin irritant materials
• should be easily removable without leaving adhesive residue or removing superficial skin

Question 15

Winding Tension

Answer 15

• critically important.
• varies by brand/quality/type
• if applied for protection, tension bust be even

Question 16

Elastic Adhesive Tape

Answer 16

• can be used in combination with non-elastic tape
• best for small, angular areas because of elasticity
• allows soft tissues to expand
• comes in 1” - 4”

Question 17

Preparation Taping

Answer 17

• skin surface should be free of oil, perspiration and dirt
• hair removal?
• tape adherent/tuf skin
• foam and skin lubricant should be used to minimize blisters and skin irritation
• • heel and lace pads
• tape directly to skin? best adhesion

Question 18

Prewrap

Answer 18

• one layer, thick, if possible
• can affect adhesion
• smooth application is essential
• anchor
• allergy
• color
• apply distal to proximal if possible

Question 19

Open basket weave

Answer 19

• for use when there is swelling

Question 20

Tape Application

Answer 20

• tape in the position in which the joint must be stabilized
• overlap tape by half
• avoid continuous taping
• keep tape roll in hand whenever possible
• smooth and mold tape as it is laid down on skin
• allow tape to follow contours of the skin
• don’t fight tape

Question 21

Tape Application How-to

Answer 21

• Anchor
• where maximum support is desired, tape directly to skin
• do not apply tape to skin that is hot or cold from pre-taping treatment
• avoid wrinkles in tape

Question 22

Tape Removal

Answer 22

• removable by hand: always pull tape in direct line with body
• tape scissors or cutters may be required
• don’t injure athletes with cutting devices
• start superior to injury and move inferior
• tape removing solvents

Question 23

Taping Supplies

Answer 23

• razor
• soap
• alcohol (oil removal)
• adhesive spray
• prewrap
• heel/lace pads
• white non-elastic tape
• elastic adhesive tape
• felt and foam padding material
• tape scissors
• tape cutters
• elastic wraps

Question 24

Kinesio Taping

Answer 24

• developed in japan
• best for reducing edema
• helps with proprioception
• mostly a placebo
• requires specialized training