University:
Grand Canyon University
Course:
ATP-214 | Athletic Training Course
Academic year:

2020
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372

Pages:

2
Author:

Faith G.

Prelab 7: Knee Answer the participation activity questions below prior to attending lab. Refer to Chapter 6 and Appendix A from Orthopedic Taping, Wrapping, Bracing, and Padding to describe the purpose and materials associated with the techniques listed below. Taping 1. Patellar Tendon Strap Purpose: Used to treat patellar tendinitis, OSD, PFP, and chondromalacia and to reduce the tension or pull on the inferior pole of the patella and/or tibial tubercle. Material: 2-inch heavyweight elastic tape, ½ inch non-elastic tape, taping scissors 2. McConnell Taping Purpose: Used to treat PFP and to provide relief of pain and correct patellofemoral malalignment. Material: 1 ½ inch rigid non-elastic tape, 2-inch adhesive gauze material, taping scissors 3. Kinesio Tape Patellar Tendinitis Facilitation Purpose: To improve blood and lymphatic flow by mechanically lifting the skin over the tendon and decreasing pressure on pain receptors Material: KT tape, QDA, alcohol wipes to wipe off any sweat, perfumes, lotions Wrapping 1. Knee Compression Wrap Purpose: Used for injuries and conditions of the knee that cause mild to moderate swelling and effusion Material: 4 inch or 6-inch width by 5-yard length elastic wrap, metal clips, 1 ½ inch non-elastic or 1 ½ inch or 2-inch elastic tape, taping scissors Bracing 1. Prophylactic Bracing Purpose: Used to prevent or reduce the severity of the knee injuries. The braces provide moderate support and are primarily used to protect the knee from valgus forces and injury to the MCL 2. Rehabilitative Bracing Purpose: Used to support, immobilize, and allow protected ROM of the knee following injury and surgery. The braces are used to treat knee sprains, meniscal tears, tendon ruptures, OSD, SLJ, fractures, dislocations, and subluxations 3. Functional Bracing, Neoprene Sleeve Purpose: Provide compression and mild support 4. Neoprene Sleeve with Hinged Bars Purpose: Provide compression and mild to moderate support to the knee following an injury 5. Neoprene Sleeve with Buttress Purpose: Provide compression, reduce friction and stress, provide mild to moderate support and correct structural abnormalities 2