Taping

Question 1

3 different types of tape

Answer 1

Leuko, athletic, kinesio/rock tape

Question 2

Characteristics of Athletic Tape (used by, purpose)

Answer 2

-used by PT’s and ATC’s
-purpose: provide support
-flexible cloth tape, easily torn, not elastic

Question 3

Leukotape characteristics (what is it, purpose)

Answer 3

-rigid cloth tape
-requires scissors to cut
-purpose: to provide support and positioning
-used in McConnell taping

Question 4

McConnell Tape purpose and what type of pathologies

Answer 4

Unload soft tissue (shoulder, patellofemoral, lumbar pathology)

Question 5

Kinesiotape/rock tape characteristics and purpose

Answer 5

-elastic, flexible tape
-assist healing in traumatized tissues
-rock tape sturdier than kinesio
-purpose: increased lymph drainage, muscle inhibition, or facilitation

Question 6

3 main purposes of kinesio/rock tape

Answer 6

Pain mitigation, neuro sensory input, decompression

Question 7

Swelling/bruising application purpose

Answer 7

Tape lifts skin and provides more lymph drainage

Question 8

Precautions for taping

Answer 8

-hx of tape irritation
-no experience w/ tape
-blood thinners
-hormone cycle
-lighter/ginger skin types

Question 9

Contraindications for taping

Answer 9

-open wounds
-active infection
-active cancer site
-kidney/heart congestion
-over stx of tape ends
-hx of skin reactions

Question 10

Pain mitigation explained

Answer 10

-want immediate change, need to stimulate CNS
-sensory input = motor output

Question 11

Decompression

Answer 11

Fascia has 9-10x mechanoreceptors of other tissue
Tape works on fascia; mobilizes skin and fascia affects NS