ankle tap
add stirrups
How many figures 8's do you do?
4 in total
What is the purpose of an ace wrap?
1. immobilization
2. compression and support
what does pre wrap protect?
the skin
What is the definition of a sprain?
Stretching or tearing of ligaments, which connect bones to one another
Which direction do you place the stirrups?
medial to lateral
How many anchor tapes do you place?
2
Where should you start wrapping -top or bottom?
towards the shoulder, top, above the elbow
what is a common part of the body that is sprained most often?
the ankle
What is an example of a strain?
Hamstring strain from sprinting
Why is the pressure divided in an ankle wrap?
to divide the swelling, and receive support without cutting off circulation
Where do you start and end the X tape?
the anchors
Do you wrap towards the shoulder or below the shoulder?
wrap towards the top
What happens during a sprain?
the tearing of ligaments
symptoms of a musculoskeletal injury
●Pain (localized or radiating)
●Swelling and inflammation
●Bruising or discoloration
●Decreased range of motion or strength
where do you start wrapping the ankle- foot or above the ankle?
above the ankle
What position should your thumb be in while wrapping the wrist?
thumb pointing up
What does ACE stand for?
all cotton elastic
List every wrap we've gone over in class, or that Phil has mentioned so far
ankle, wrist, hip, knee, shoulder
The most common way of looking for a musculoskeletal injury
X-ray and MRI
Should your ankle be allowed to move/bend in an up-and-down or side-to-side position?
very minimally- none
What do you check for after completing the wrap?
blood circulation by squeezing the fingertip
Is the ace wrap used to prevent movement from the shoulder?
Yes, to prevent mobilization
What medications are taken for pain and inflammation?
NSAIDS
How are hamstrings commonly injured?
a strain