Therapeutic taping may be a useful adjunct in the treatment of wrist instability and
injury, particularly for patients with occupational-specific demands, such as musicians,
athletes, or therapists. There are 2 broad therapeutic taping categories: rigid or
stabilization tape and elastic or stretch tape.
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- Taping Techniques.Butterworth-Heinemann, Edinburgh, UK2004
- Forearm pain, diagnosed as intersection syndrome, manage by taping: a case series.J Orthop Sports Phys Ther. 2011; 41: 514-519
- Efficacy of kinesiology taping for recovery from occupational wrist disorders experienced by a physical therapist.J Phys Ther Sci. 2014; 26: 941-943
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Record your answers on the Return Answer Form found on the tear-out coupon at the back of this issue or to complete online and use a credit card, go to JHTReadforCredit.com. There is only one best answer for each question.
- #1.Rigid taping is recommended for
- a.reducing pain
- b.providing stability
- c.decreasing proprioceptive input
- d.participating in athletic competition
- a.
- #2.Elastic taping is recommended to
- a.increase tendon and nerve gliding over the radial styloid
- b.increase proprioceptive input
- c.increase blood flow to the DSRN
- d.reduce irritation of the DSRN
- a.
- #3.Kinesiotape purports to
- a.facilitate skin gliding over deeper connective tissues
- b.control inflammation during the acute phase of wound healing
- c.allow normal tissue expansion
- d.compress normal tissue to control tissue expansion
- a.
- #4.The author relates the benefit of taping in managing
- a.TFFC tears
- b.S-L ligament laxity
- c.Herbert screw fixation of scaphoid fracture
- d.carpal tunnel sydrome’
- a.
- #5.The article emphasizes technique as well as rationale for utilization
- a.true
- b.false
- a.
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