preventative taping for athletic injuries intro to athletic training students by: manny moore
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Preventative Taping ForPreventative Taping ForAthletic InjuriesAthletic Injuries
Intro to Athletic Training StudentsIntro to Athletic Training Students
By: Manny MooreBy: Manny Moore
Who Can Apply TapeWho Can Apply Tape
•Athletic trainersAthletic trainers typically apply taping techniques and are typically apply taping techniques and are skilled in a variety of application methods.skilled in a variety of application methods.
Taping techniques have been used for many yearsTaping techniques have been used for many years by healthcare professionals to prevent, treat,by healthcare professionals to prevent, treat, and manage injuries.and manage injuries.
With appropriate instructions and practice studentsWith appropriate instructions and practice studentscan become proficient in the application of these techniques.can become proficient in the application of these techniques.
•Ankle InjuriesAnkle Injuries
•Knee InjuriesKnee Injuries
•Shoulder InjuriesShoulder Injuries
•Foot InjuriesFoot Injuries
•Wrist & Hand InjuriesWrist & Hand Injuries
•Elbow InjuriesElbow Injuries
•Leg InjuriesLeg Injuries
What’s The PurposeWhat’s The Purpose
Objective of TapingObjective of Taping
•Provides support and reduces range Provides support and reduces range of motion in preventing injuries.of motion in preventing injuries.
•Provides support and reduces range Provides support and reduces range of motion in treating and rehabilitatingof motion in treating and rehabilitating injuries.injuries.
•Secures pads,wound dressings, elastic wrapsSecures pads,wound dressings, elastic wraps when treating and managing injuries. when treating and managing injuries.
Types of TapeTypes of Tape
•There are many types of tape and should be based There are many types of tape and should be based on the desired objective of the techniqueon the desired objective of the technique.
Types
Non-ElasticNon-Elastic
ElasticElastic
Pre-WrapPre-Wrap
I wonder if their sticky?
•Not consider tape but is used with it.
•.
Non-Elastic &Non-Elastic & ElasticElastic
•Both have adhesive backingsBoth have adhesive backings that can adhere to the skinthat can adhere to the skin
and other materialsand other materials..
•Common sizes: 1/2 in, 1 in, 11/2 in, 2 in, 3 in
Non elastic is non elastic tape.Non elastic is non elastic tape.
Elastic is stretch tapeElastic is stretch tape
•Elastic Tape: 4 in *if necessary
Pre-Wrap & SuppliesPre-Wrap & Supplies
•Pre-wrap is a thin foam materialPre-wrap is a thin foam material used to reduce friction betweenused to reduce friction between the skin and tape surfaces.the skin and tape surfaces.
SuppliesSupplies•Spray Adhesive Spray Adhesive (Q.D.A.)(Q.D.A.)
•Pre-WrapPre-Wrap•Heel & Lace PadHeel & Lace Pad•Non Elastic TapeNon Elastic Tape•Elastic TapeElastic Tape
•Pre-Wrap: 3 in rolls
Recommendation For ApplicationRecommendation For Application
The following recommendations will assist inThe following recommendations will assist in properly applying taping techniques.properly applying taping techniques.
•Clean & Dry AreaClean & Dry Area
•Remove any lotion & oilsRemove any lotion & oils
•Shave Area Shave Area **if necessaryif necessary
•Position in the range of motion of stabilizationPosition in the range of motion of stabilization
The following recommendations will assist inThe following recommendations will assist in applying non elastic & elastic taping techniquesapplying non elastic & elastic taping techniques..
•Spray area with Spray area with (Q.D.A.)(Q.D.A.)
•Decide whether to shaveDecide whether to shave
•Apply pre-wrap Apply pre-wrap **if necessary & overlap by Halfif necessary & overlap by Half
•Heel & Lace PadsHeel & Lace Pads
Steps For Closed Basket Weave Ankle TapingSteps For Closed Basket Weave Ankle Taping
Step #2Step #2
•Apply 2 anchor strips Apply 2 anchor strips at mid leg. at mid leg.
•Apply 1 anchor strips Apply 1 anchor strips at mid foot. at mid foot.
overlap tape by half & angle tape upwards
Link to step #1
Step #3Step #3
•Apply 3 stirrup strips Apply 3 stirrup strips from medial to lateral. from medial to lateral.
•Apply 1 anchor strip from Apply 1 anchor strip from the top after each stirrup. the top after each stirrup. (x3) (x3)
overlap tape by half
•Apply 1 horseshoe strip Apply 1 horseshoe strip after each anchor. after each anchor. (x3) (x3)
Step #4Step #4
•Apply 2 figure 8 tape patterns. Apply 2 figure 8 tape patterns. overlap tape by half
Step #5Step #5
•Apply 2 heel lock tape patterns. Apply 2 heel lock tape patterns. overlap tape by half
Step #5 continuedStep #5 continued
•Apply 2 heel lock tape patterns. Apply 2 heel lock tape patterns. overlap tape by half
Step #5 continuedStep #5 continued
•Apply 2 heel lock tape patterns. Apply 2 heel lock tape patterns. overlap tape by half
Step #6Step #6
•Apply closure strips from bottom to topApply closure strips from bottom to top•Make sure to close up any holes Make sure to close up any holes
overlap tape by half
Steps For X Arch TapingSteps For X Arch Taping
Step #1Step #1
•Spray area with Spray area with (Q.D.A.)(Q.D.A.)
•Apply 1 anchor strip at the distal end of the foot. Apply 1 anchor strip at the distal end of the foot.
Step #2Step #2
•Apply 1 or 2 anchor strips around heel Apply 1 or 2 anchor strips around heel continuing around both sides of foot. continuing around both sides of foot.
Step #3 Step #3
• Starting from the 1st Toe, apply 3 to 4 (X) stripsStarting from the 1st Toe, apply 3 to 4 (X) strips continuing around the heel to the 5th digit.continuing around the heel to the 5th digit.
Step #4Step #4
•Apply low dye strips lateral to medialApply low dye strips lateral to medial from the bottom of the foot to mid foot. from the bottom of the foot to mid foot.
overlap tape by half
Step #5Step #5
•Apply anchor strips around heel continuing around side of foot.Apply anchor strips around heel continuing around side of foot.
•Apply closure strip around top of foot.Apply closure strip around top of foot.
Questions?!