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Bandaging and Taping Techniques. Chapter 11. Chapter Objectives. Explain the need for and demonstrate the application of elastic bandages. Demonstrate site preparation for taping. Know the various types of tape that can be used
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Bandaging and Taping Techniques Chapter 11
Chapter Objectives • Explain the need for and demonstrate the application of elastic bandages. • Demonstrate site preparation for taping. • Know the various types of tape that can be used • Understand what you are trying to accomplish by the application of a specific taping technique. • Demonstrate basic skills in the use of taping a variety of body parts.
Objective: Explain the need for and demonstrate the application of elastic bandages. Objectives of Taping and Bandaging • Provide compression to minimize swelling in the initial management of injury. • Reduce the chances of injury by applying tape prophylactically before an injury occurs. • Providing additional support to an injured structure.
Elastic Bandages • Uses • Sizes • Application
Elastic Bandaging Techniques • Spica – a figure eight-bandage, with one of the two loops being larger. • Types of spicas • Ankle and foot • Lower leg spiral bandage • Groin • Shoulder • Elbow figure eight • Hand and wrist figure eight
Objective: Know the various types of tape that can be used. Nonelastic and Elastic Adhesive Taping • Types • Nonelastic • Qualities • Sizes • Elastic Adhesive • Qualities • Sizes • Purchasing considerations • Storing adhesive tape
Tape Adherent Heel and lace pad Ankle anchor strips Shaving Objective: Demonstrate site preparation for taping. Nonelastic and Elastic Adhesive Taping • Preparation for Taping
Nonelastic and Elastic Adhesive Taping • Tearing Tape
Nonelastic and Elastic Adhesive Taping • Removing Adhesive Tape • Manual removal • Use of tape and scissors or cutters • Using “tape remover”
Objective: Understand what you are trying to accomplish by the application of a specific taping technique. Common Taping Techniques • Lower Extremity • Arch • Great Toe • Toes • Ankle • Achilles Tendon • Medial Shin Splints • Knee • Hamstring
Objective: Demonstrate basic skill in the use of taping for a variety of body parts. Common Taping Techniques • Upper Extremities • Elbow • Wrist • Thumb • Finger and Thumb Checkreins
For more information • Properties of Athletic Tape http://www.standford.edu/~rwbragg/tape.html • Cramer Sports Medicine http://www.cramersportsmed.com • Mueller Sports Medicine – Retail Tape and Wrap http://www.muellersportsmed.com/retailtapeandwrap.htm • Johnson & Johnson http://www.jnj.com