Taping, Bracing, and Protective Equipment Flashcards

What is the primary purpose of prophylactic ankle taping in athletic training?

Answer: To prevent ankle inversion sprains during activity

Prophylactic ankle taping is applied before activity to mechanically restrict excessive inversion and reduce the incidence of lateral ankle sprains.

Which material is commonly applied to the skin before athletic tape to protect against friction and irritation?

Answer: Pre-wrap (polyurethane foam)

Pre-wrap (polyurethane foam) creates a protective barrier between the skin and athletic tape to minimize friction and skin irritation.

The McConnell taping technique is primarily used to address which condition?

Answer: Patellofemoral pain syndrome

The McConnell taping technique realigns patellar tracking to reduce patellofemoral contact pressure and alleviate anterior knee pain.

Kinesiology tape differs from traditional non-elastic athletic tape primarily because it:

Answer: Has elastic properties similar to skin, allowing full range of motion

Kinesiology tape is designed with elasticity that mimics skin extensibility, allowing joints to move through full range of motion while providing proprioceptive feedback.

In the Low-Dye taping technique used for plantar fasciitis, which structure does the tape primarily support?

Answer: The medial longitudinal arch

Low-Dye taping supports the medial longitudinal arch to decrease tensile stress on the plantar fascia during weight-bearing activity.

What is the appropriate skin preparation before applying athletic tape directly to the skin?

Answer: Clean the area and apply tape adherent spray

Cleaning the skin removes oils and perspiration, and tape adherent spray improves tape adhesion while helping to protect the skin surface.

Which type of ankle brace maintains its restriction of inversion most consistently throughout prolonged athletic activity compared to taping?

Answer: Rigid stirrup brace

Rigid stirrup braces maintain consistent mechanical support throughout activity because they do not loosen with perspiration and movement as athletic tape does.