Taping, Bracing, and Protective Equipment Flashcards
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Prophylactic knee braces worn by football linemen are primarily designed to reduce the incidence of which injury?
Answer: Medial collateral ligament sprains caused by lateral valgus blows
Prophylactic knee braces are designed to reduce MCL injuries by providing a counter-force against lateral (valgus) blows, which are common in lineman positions.
Compared to fiberglass casting tape, plaster of Paris sets:
Answer: Faster and generates more exothermic heat during setting
Plaster of Paris sets faster than fiberglass and generates significantly more exothermic heat, which is an important consideration to avoid thermal burns.
The proposed mechanism by which kinesiology tape reduces pain is primarily by:
Answer: Gently lifting the skin to decrease pressure on subcutaneous pain receptors
Kinesiology tape is theorized to create a gentle lift of the skin, reducing pressure on mechanoreceptors and nociceptors and improving lymphatic drainage beneath.
When removing athletic tape from the skin, the recommended technique is to:
Answer: Pull the tape back over itself in the direction of hair growth at a low angle
Pulling tape back over itself in the direction of hair growth at approximately a 180-degree angle minimizes shear forces on the skin and reduces pain and irritation.
The primary functional distinction between elastic tape (e.g., Elastikon) and non-elastic white athletic tape is that:
Answer: Elastic tape allows motion and provides compression; non-elastic tape restricts motion
Non-elastic athletic tape restricts joint motion for stabilization, while elastic tape allows movement and applies compressive forces to the underlying tissue.
When fabricating a custom thermoplastic wrist splint for immobilization of a stable distal radius fracture, the wrist is typically positioned in:
Answer: Neutral to slight extension of 10 to 20 degrees
Neutral to slight extension (10-20 degrees) maintains the wrist in a functional position that minimizes stiffness and allows finger function during the immobilization period.
A thigh contusion at risk for developing myositis ossificans should be protected during return to play with padding that:
Answer: Creates a donut-shaped cutout to completely avoid contact with the contusion site
A donut-shaped pad prevents direct impact to the contusion site by creating a protective void, while the surrounding foam absorbs and redirects contact forces away from the vulnerable area.