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Most commonly used taping technique Provides patient with comfort w/out restricting normal function Evidence-based Literature Review Effective in reducing ankle sprains and providing mechanical restraint to excessive ankle motion May lose initial level of resistance rapidly Pre-wrap facilitate effectiveness, allowing for longer motion control Ankle bracing is superior to taping Still used widely by athletic trainers

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Closed Basket Weave (Gibney) Technique Used for newly sprained or chronically weak ankles – Most common procedure

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Open Basket Weave Allows more dorsiflexion and plantar flexion, provides medial and lateral stability and room for swelling Used in acute sprain situations in conjunction with elastic bandage and cold application U-shaped felt pad can be used to provide focal compression Aids in controlling swelling

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Helps to manage glide, tilt, rotation and anteroposterior orientation of patella Accomplished by passively taping patella into biomechanically correct position Also provides prolonged stretch to soft-tissue structures associated with dysfunction

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Technique developed in Japan and widely used throughout Europe and Asia Can be stretched to 140% of original length Provides constant tension (shear) to the skin Therapeutic in that its effect occurs through activation of neurological and circulatory systems with movement Can be used immediately post and during rehab of injury Used for edema reduction, pain management, and inhibition/facilitation of motor activity

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Mechanism by which Kinesio Tape works Improving circulation and lymph by eliminating tissue fluid or bleeding beneath skin Correcting muscle function by strengthening weakened muscles Decreasing pain through neurological suppression Repositioning subluxed joints by relieving abnormal muscle tension Stimulates cutaneous mechanoreceptors through pressure and tension on skin, enhancing proprioception through cutaneous feedback

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Basic Application Principles Apply tape from origin to insertion without minimal tension for muscle support Should be applied from insertion to origin during rehabilitation Muscle is placed on gentle functional stretch with tape at ~10% of resting static length Can be worn for 3-4 days Latex free, cotton fabric Heat activated adhesive Comes in various sizes Athletic trainers indicate… It can provide support and stability Requires specialized training

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