ATC Taping and Bracing 3

Question 1

A wrestler presents with a mild medial collateral ligament sprain of the knee. Which taping configuration best limits valgus stress?

Accepted Answer

Collateral ligament taping with vertical strips on the medial knee

Answer

Vertical anchor strips on the medial knee with crossing X-strips directly over the MCL provide direct support against valgus loading.

Question 2

When taping for turf toe (first MTP joint sprain), what position should the great toe be held in during tape application?

Accepted Answer

Neutral with 10–15° dorsiflexion restricted

Answer

The toe is held near neutral with tape applied to restrict dorsiflexion past 10–15°, limiting the mechanism of injury.

Question 3

Which padding material is BEST for protecting a contused area beneath a tape job?

Accepted Answer

Felt horseshoe pad

Answer

A felt horseshoe pad disperses pressure away from the contused area, providing protective cushioning under tape.

Question 4

A volleyball player is returning from a patellar tendinopathy flare. Which bracing device specifically targets patellar tendon compression?

Accepted Answer

Patellar tendon strap (infrapatellar strap)

Answer

An infrapatellar strap applies direct compression to the patellar tendon, altering its angle of pull and reducing strain at the tibial tubercle.

Question 5

Skin tougheners (adherents) are applied before taping primarily to:

Accepted Answer

Improve tape adhesion and help protect the skin surface

Answer

Skin adherents such as Tuf-Skin create a sticky film that enhances tape adhesion and provides a mild protective barrier.

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