8: Taping, Padding and Strapping- Bennett Flashcards
elastoplast properties (Adhesive elastic tape)
- offers elasticity and adhesion
- maintain compression over contusion
- allow maximal pressure on strain
- strong recoil
- unravels at edges
- does not adhere well
sprain indications for taping as form of adjunct tx
= injury to ligamentous structure
stage I (fiber damage with little or no soft tissue elongation) or II (partial tear causing moderate to major stretch) only
purpose anchors
form stable base of support for strapping application
purpose stirrups
direct support to an injured ligament
open basket weave
provides support while allowing room for expansion due to swelling (acute injuries)
closed basket weave/gibney
- support ankle with special emphasis to LATERAL ligaments w/o restriction of mobility
- prevents inversion an eversion of ankle, allow plantar/dorsiflexion
purpose compression straps
- provide strong compressive forces to injured area
- minimize subsequent swelling
- prevent further injury to affected area w/o compromising circulation
- permit activity
which j-strap controls prontation
regular j-strap
reverse j-strap is for ankle immobilization
purpose of closing up strips
- reduce blister formation
- cosmetic appearance
- prevent unraveling during activity
purpose locks
reinforce joint stability but also allow protection and function of associated jt
indications for a louisiana heel lock
- excessive pronation
- ankle sprain/strain
- shin splints
stabilizes by limiting inversion/eversion
limits supination and pronation
calcaneal sling
indications for low-dye strapping
- pronation
- plantar fascial strain
- heel spurs
purpose achilles tendon taping
- assist with plantarflexion and restrict dorsiflexion
purpose peroneus longus taping
- assist plantarflexion and eversion
- limits dorsiflexion/inversion
