Taping

Question 1

Preventing, treating, rehabilitating injuries

Answer 1

Taping

Question 2

Adjunct to rehabilitation

Answer 2

Therapeutic Tape

Question 3

2 Main functions of taping

Answer 3

1) Immediate first aid
2) Taping to avoid injury

Question 4

When do you not apply tape?

Answer 4

Taping over any undiagnosed injury

Question 5

Non-strechable; made of cotton with zinc oxide adhesive

Answer 5

Non-elastic

Question 6

Stretch tape; white and tan; heavyweight and lighweight designs

Answer 6

Elastic Tape

Question 7

How is heavyweight different from lightweight elastic tape?

Answer 7

Thickness

Question 8

3 Types of tape

Answer 8

Non-elastic
Elastic
Cast

Question 9

A bit more expensive; used in water-involved activities

Answer 9

Waterproof tape

Question 10

Fiberglass fabric containing a polyuerthane resin.

Answer 10

Cast

Question 11

Difference of rigid and semi-rigid

Answer 11

Rigid - total immobilization
Semi-rigid - minimal mobilization

Question 12

How do you remove non-elastic and elastic tape?

Answer 12

1) Grasps the tape and pull it across the skin
2) Solvent
3) Taping scissors
4) Tape cutters

Question 13

How do you remove semi-rigid cast and rigid cast?

Answer 13

1) taping scissors
2) cast saw, cast spreaders, scissors

Question 14

The first strips of tape applied above and below the injury site

Answer 14

Anchors

Question 15

Restrict unwanted sideways movement

Answer 15

Supports strips and stirrups

Question 16

Restrict movement and add tensile strength to strategic areas

Answer 16

Reinforcing strips

Question 17

Restrict range of motion

Answer 17

Check reins

Question 18

Secure the cut end of stretch tape

Answer 18

Lock Strips

Question 19

Give additional support to the subtalar and ankle joints

Answer 19

Heel locks

Question 20

Taping technique for plantar fascitis and flat foot.

Answer 20

Arch Taping

Question 21

Taping technique for the toes to immobilize/limit movement

Answer 21

Great Toe/Toes Taping

Question 22

Taping technique to avoid plantarflexion and inversion

Answer 22

Closed Basket Weave Ankle Taping

Question 23

Taping technique for prevention of over-stretching the Achilles

Answer 23

Achilles Tendon

Question 24

Taping technique to restrict movement in the patella

Answer 24

Knee Taping

Question 25

Taping technique to prevent elbow hyperextension

Answer 25

Elbow

Question 26

Taping technique to protect and stabilize badly injured wrist

Answer 26

Wrist

Question 27

Taping technique to provide support to musculature and joint

Answer 27

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