NATA-BOC Taping, Bracing, and Protective Equipment 3

Question 1

Prophylactic knee braces worn by football linemen are primarily designed to reduce the incidence of which injury?

Accepted Answer

Medial collateral ligament sprains caused by lateral valgus blows

Answer

Prophylactic knee braces are designed to reduce MCL injuries by providing a counter-force against lateral (valgus) blows, which are common in lineman positions.

Question 2

Compared to fiberglass casting tape, plaster of Paris sets:

Accepted Answer

Faster and generates more exothermic heat during setting

Answer

Plaster of Paris sets faster than fiberglass and generates significantly more exothermic heat, which is an important consideration to avoid thermal burns.

Question 3

The proposed mechanism by which kinesiology tape reduces pain is primarily by:

Accepted Answer

Gently lifting the skin to decrease pressure on subcutaneous pain receptors

Answer

Kinesiology tape is theorized to create a gentle lift of the skin, reducing pressure on mechanoreceptors and nociceptors and improving lymphatic drainage beneath.

Question 4

When removing athletic tape from the skin, the recommended technique is to:

Accepted Answer

Pull the tape back over itself in the direction of hair growth at a low angle

Answer

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.

Question 5

The primary functional distinction between elastic tape (e.g., Elastikon) and non-elastic white athletic tape is that:

Accepted Answer

Elastic tape allows motion and provides compression; non-elastic tape restricts motion

Answer

Non-elastic athletic tape restricts joint motion for stabilization, while elastic tape allows movement and applies compressive forces to the underlying tissue.

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NATA-BOC Taping, Bracing, and Protective Equipment 3