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

2020
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217

Pages:

2
Author:

Faith G.

Prelab 6: Ankle and Lower Leg Answer the participation activity questions below prior to attending lab. Refer to Chapters 4 and 5 and Appendix A from Orthopedic Taping, Wrapping, Bracing, and Padding to describe the purpose and materials associated with the techniques listed below. Taping 1. Closed Basket Weave Purpose: A Closed Basket Weave prevents and treats inversion and eversion sprains. It provides moderate support to the subtalar and talocrural joints and reduces ROM Materials:1 ½ inch or 2-inch non-elastic tape, taping scissors 2. Achilles Tendon Purpose: Treats strains and tendonitis, limits excessive dorsiflexion and stretch on the tendon. Materials: 1 ½ inch non-elastic tape or 2 inch self-adherent wrap, 2 inch and 3 inch heavyweight elastic tape, adherent tape spray, thin foam pads, taping scissors 3. Kinesio Tape Lateral Ankle Sprain Lymphatic Correction Purpose: Acute treatment of inversion and eversion ankle sprains to reduce mild, moderate, or severe swelling Materials: 2 or 3 inch Kinesio tape and taping scissors 4. Kinesio Tape Achilles Tendon Correction and Inhibition Purpose: Provides tendon correction and inhibit the gastrocnemius and soleus in the treatment of Achilles tendonitis Materials: 2 or 3 inch Kinesio tape and taping scissors 5. What are the five main physiological effects of Kinesio tape? a. Skin b. Muscle c. Joint d. Fascia e. Circulatory/lymphatic Bracing 1. Lace-Up Brace Purpose: Provides moderate support and limits inversion, eversion, plantar flexion, and dorsiflexion in preventing and treating inversion and eversion ankle sprains 2. Semi-Rigid and Air/Gel Bladder Purpose: Moderate support and are used when preventing and treating inversion, eversion, and syndesmosis ankle sprains. Limits eversion, inversion, and rotation allowing normal plantar flexion and dorsiflexion Padding: 1. Compression Wrap with Horseshoe Pad Purpose: Used to treat acute ankle sprains to provide additional compression to assist with reducing swelling and effusion Material: ¼ inch or ½ inch foam or felt, taping scissors 2