Ankle Taping

What is the very first step of taping an ankle?

• 3 anchor strips

• Heel and Lace pads

• Spray with tuff skin

• Place foot in proper position

What is the name of the step that has the arrows on it?

• Horseshoe

• Stirrup

• Heel Lock

• Figure 8

What is the name of the structure in the foot that we do not want to tape tightly around?

• Base of the 5th Metacarpal

• Base of the 5th Talus

• Base of the 5th Metatarsal

• Base of the brain

The direction of pull for stirrups and horseshoes is?

• Medial to lateral

• Lateral to medial

• Superior to anterior

• Inferior to Posterior

What is the name of the technique with the arrows on it?

• Figure 8

• Stirrup

• Horseshoe

• Heel Lock

What is wrong with the positioning of the ankle?

• It is in dorsiflexion

• It is in plantarflexion

• It is in inversion

• It is in eversion

What technique is pictured with the arrows

• Figure 8

• Heel lock

• Stirrup

• Horseshoe

Prewrap should be started right below the muscle belly of the gastrocnemius

• True

• False

Which of the following is true regarding adhesive tape that is continuously wrapped around a body part? 
 

• It will leave residue on the part when removed
• It may cause constriction
• It immobilizes the joint more effectively
• It provides excellent support

Which of the following is NOT true of tearing tape? 

• The torn edges should be straight when it is properly torn
• One hand moves away from the body and the other hand moves towards the body when tearing the tape
• You should use a twisting motion to tear the tape
• You should grasp the loose end between the thumb and index finger