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

2020
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417

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2
Author:

Faith G.

Prelab 11: Elbow, Forearm, Wrist, and Hand Answer the participation activity questions below prior to attending lab. Refer to Chapters 9-11 from Orthopedic Taping, Wrapping, Bracing, and Padding to describe the purpose and materials associated with the techniques listed below. Taping 1. Elbow Hyperextension tissue. Purpose: Treats sprains to limit hyperextension of the elbow and stretch on the soft Material: Pre-wrap, thin foam pads, 2-inch or 3-inch heavyweight elastic tape, adherent tape spray, skin lubricant, taping scissors 2. Lateral Purpose: Treats lateral epicondylitis to reduce tension or pull of the wrist extensor musculature at its origin on the lateral epicondyle of the humerus. Material: Pre-wrap or self-adherent wrap,1-inch or 2-inch heavy weight elastic tape, taping scissors 3. Epicondylitis Strap Purpose: Lessens the tension on the wrist extensor or flexor musculature when treating lateral or medial epicondylitis Material: Pre-wrap or self-adherent wrap,1-inch or 2-inch heavy weight elastic tape, taping scissors 4. Fan Tape Wrist Purpose: Provides moderate support and limits excessive flexion and extension when preventing and treating sprains, TFCC injury, fracture, and dislocations Material: 1 ½ inch or 2-inch non-elastic tape, taping scissors 5. “X” Tape Wrist Purpose: Provides moderate support and limits excessive flexion and extension when preventing and treating sprains, TFCC injury, fracture, and dislocations Material: 1 ½ inch or 2-inch non-elastic tape, taping scissors 6. Buddy Tape Purpose: Provides mild to moderate support to the collateral ligaments of the fingers following sprains and post-dislocations and post-fracture injuries Material: ½ inch non-elastic tape, 1/8-inch foam or felt, adherent tape, taping scissors 7. Thumb Spica Purpose: Provides mild to moderate support and lessens excessive ROM of the MCP joint when preventing and treating thumb sprains and post-dislocations and post-fracture injuries Material: 1-inch non-elastic or elastic tape, 1 ½ inch non-elastic tape 8. “X” Tape Finger Purpose: Provides mild to moderate support to the collateral ligaments of the PIP joint of the finger following sprains and post-dislocations and post-fracture injuries Material: ½-inch non-elastic tape, adherent spray, taping scissors 2