Care & Prevention of Athletic Injuries Quiz 2 - Ayden Price

Purpose of taping

-       Prevention and support for injuries.

-       Protection from further damage.

-       Provides stability to muscles, joints, and ligaments.

-       Pain reduction by limiting movement in vulnerable areas.

Preparation steps for taping

1.        Clean skin: Remove oil, dirt, and perspiration.

2.        Hair removal: Prevents irritation and enhances tape adhesion.

3.        (Optional) tape adherent: To improve the tape's stickiness.

4.        Foam pads/skin lubricant: Minimize blisters and irritation.

5.        Pre-wrap: Protects skin for daily taping.

Rules of tape application

1.        Positioning: Position the joint or muscle in the desired stabilized position.

2.        Overlapping: Each strip should overlap by at least half its width.

3.        Tape method: Apply one strip at a time, slightly overlapping.

4.        Smooth application: Ensure a secure fit by molding the tape.

5.        Anchor: Start with an anchor and finish with a lock strip.

6.        No direct tape on hot/cold skin: Can cause discomfort or poor adhesion.

Bones of the ankle

-       Talus: Weight-bearing bone connecting the lower leg to the foot.

-       Calcaneus: Heel bone provides support for the Achilles tendon and other ligaments.

-       Fibula: Provides lateral support, does not bear weight.

-       Tibia: Primary weight-bearing bone in the lower leg.

Dorsiflexion vs Plantar flexion of the ankle. Which one is most stable?

-       Dorsiflexion (foot moves upward): Most stable position for the ankle.

-       Plantar Flexion (foot points downward): Least stable position for the ankle.

Purpose of the Achilles tendon taping, closed basket weave technique, low dye technique

-       Achilles tendon taping: Used for Achilles injuries to provide support.

-       Closed Basket Weave technique: Provides stability and support for ankle sprains.

-       Low Dye technique: Used for plantar fasciitis, arch pain, and excessive foot pronation.

Posterior Cruciate Ligament vs Anterior Cruciate Ligament

-       PCL: preventing excessive backward movement of the shinbone (tibia) relative to the thighbone (femur) (stronger than ACL)

-       ACL: stabilizing the knee by preventing excessive forward movement of the tibia and limiting rotational movements. (injured more often than PCL)

Foot Movements

o   Toe Flexion: Curling your toes down.

o   Toe Extension: Straightening your toes up.

o   Toe Abduction: Spreading your toes apart.

o   Toe Adduction: Bringing your toes together.

Ankle Movements

o   Dorsiflexion: Lifting your foot up (toes toward your shin).

o   Plantarflexion: Pointing your foot down (toes away from your shin).

o   Inversion: Turning the bottom of your foot inward.

o   Eversion: Turning the bottom of your foot outward.

o   Pronation: Rolling your foot inward.

o   Supination: Rolling your foot outward.