Taping Practical

Question 1

ankle sprain

Answer 1

ankle alphabet, resisted ankle inversion/eversion with band

Question 2

ACL tear (post operation)

Answer 2

heel slides, wall sits

Question 3

rotator cuff sprain

Answer 3

high-to-low row, reverse fly

Question 4

low back pain

Answer 4

bird-dog, bridges

Question 5

buddy tape steps

Answer 5

1. rip tape in 1/2
2. one piece above bottom knuckle (end on top)
3. second piece above second knuckle (end on top)

Question 6

wrist tape steps

Answer 6

1. pre wrap from forearm, thru thumb and first finger
2. anchor strips from top of prewrap to start of wrist
3. one piece start on top, go thru thumb/1stfinger, end on bottom
4. second piece start on bottom, go thru thumb/1stfinger, end on top
   **do this 4 times
5. close strips back up from bottom of wrist to top of prewrap

Question 7

ankle tape steps

Answer 7

1. prewrap
2. 2 anchor strips at top, 1 anchor strip at bottom of prewrap
3. 3 stirrups, 3 horseshoes (alternating, start on medial side)
4. closing strip on hole
5. 2 medial heel locks, 2 lateral heel locks (alternating)
6. 2 figure 8’s (start on medial side)
7. close up strips from top of ankle to top of prewrap