Ankle and Foot
If an inversion (lateral) ankle sprain occurs, which ligament is most often affected?
Anterior Talofibular Ligament
What are the bones of the knee?
Femur, tibia, fibula, patella
What are the bones of the hip/thigh?
Ischium, illium, femur, pubis
What are the bones of the elbow?
Humerus, ulna, and radius
What are the phases of the injury repair process?
Inflammatory, remodeling, repair phases
Where should the anchor strips be placed on the leg when taping an ankle?
2-3 finger lengths below the belly of the gastrocnemius and before the base of the fifth metatarsal
What are the major ligaments of the knee?
ACL, MCL, PCL, LCL
What are the muscles of the quadriceps?
Rectus femoris, vastus medialis, vastus intermedius, vastus lateralis
What ligaments specifically are protected when taping for an elbow sprain?
UCL and RCL
How can one prevent shock?
Elevate legs and keep warm
What is the highest arch in the foot?
Medial Longitudinal Arch
Why would someone need to use a knee sprain tape?
To provide extra support to the ligaments of the knee
Explain what the IT band is.
Extension of the tensor fascia latae and gluteus maximus muscular fascia that runs alongside the lateral side of the leg
What muscles cause extension and flexion of the elbow?
Flexion: biceps, Extension: triceps
What does “itis” mean?
Inflammation of
How should the foot/ankle be positioned for an ankle tape?
In dorsiflexion
What muscles cause flexion and extension in the knee?
Extension: quads, Flexion: hamstrings
Describe how one may wrap a quad or hamstrings
Wrap around the bottom of the thigh and go up toward the hip. Applies compression to thigh.
How can one sprain their UCL?
Valgus force applied to the elbow
What is an irregular or jagged cut made by blunt object?
A laceration
What is the primary action of the calf muscles?
Plantarflexion
What is the purpose of the ACL?
Prevent anterior movement of the tibia on the femur
What is the main difference between a hip flexor wrap and a groin wrap?
Hip flexor wrap pull is up, groin wrap pull is inward
What does UCL stand for?
Ulnar Collateral Ligament
What first happens in the inflammatory phase to blood flow?
Blood vessels constrict