Lowers Taping Test Flashcards
1
Q
knee hyperextension taping
A
- shave, spray, lace pad posterior knee
- 30 degrees flexion
- pre-wrap
- 2 proximal anchor strips (mid-thigh)
- 2 distal anchor strips (mid-calf)
- use elastikon for fans
- posterior fan (3-5 strips)
- re-anchor
- cover with powerflex
2
Q
knee hyperextension ace wrap
A
- spray
- 30 degrees knee flexion
- anchor acewrap around calf
- pull up over posterior knee for 1/2 of X
- anchor around thigh (widest part, proximal enough)
- pull down over posterior knee for 1/2 of X
- secure with white tape
3
Q
Diamond X Knee taping
A
- shave, spray, lace pad posterior knee
- 30 degrees knee flexion
- pre-wrap
- 2 proximal anchor strips (mid-thigh)
- 2 distal anchor strips (mid-calf)
- medial fan (superomedial patella, inferomedial patella, straight)
- -3 strips each
- lateral fan
- tape nearest patella is lipped over (double folded)
- re-anchor
- cover with powerflex?
4
Q
McConnell
A
- assess the patella for alignment
- shave, spray, and apply to skin
- pre-wrap
- 2 cover-roll strips, covering patella
- applies leukotape according to treatment goal
- cover with poweflex
5
Q
hamstring ace wrap (herringbone)
A
- spray
- anchor distal to point of injury
- pull moderate tension
- wrap in herringbone pattern
- anchor with white tape
6
Q
groin spica
A
- spray and apply over underwear
- 4 or 6 double
- foot rotated in and block under heel
- anchor 1-2x around thigh
- pull medially
- hit ASIS
- X crosses hip flexor
- anchor w/ 1 full spica of tape
7
Q
hip spica
A
- spray and apply over underwear
- 4 to 6 double
- foot rotated out and block under heel
- anchor 1-2x around thigh
- pull wrap laterally
- hit ASIS
- X crosses over hip flexor
- anchor wrap with 1 full spica
8
Q
crutch fitting
A
- select appropriate crutches based on height
- place crutches 6” to side of feet and slightly anterior
- adjust hand bar to 25-30 degrees of elbow flexion
9
Q
hip pointer/iliac crest protection
A
look at slides
donut pad
groin wrap over it
