foot & ankle stability
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Mr. Ryan – Sports Medicine. FOOT & ANKLE STABILITY. Stages of Soft Tissue Healing. Stage 1 — Acute inflammatory, Approx. 2 days Phagocytes — Specialized cells that engulf and gobble up the dead cells. Leukocytes — Infection fighting white blood cells. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
FOOT & ANKLE STABILITYMr. Ryan – Sports Medicine
STAGES OF SOFT TISSUE HEALING Stage 1— Acute inflammatory, Approx. 2
days Phagocytes— Specialized cells that engulf and
gobble up the dead cells. Leukocytes— Infection fighting white blood cells. Platelets— Cells that carry blood clotting
materials. Stage 2— Repair, 6 weeks-3 months
Fibroblast— Begin building fibers across the area of injury (form the scar)
Stage 3— Remodeling, 1 year or more Rebuilding of tendons, ligaments, and muscles
TO TAPE OR NOT TO TAPE…There are differing opinions on whether taping
an ankle is as functional as it may seem… Some Athletic Trainers believe that wrapping
an ankle provides support, stability, and aids in preventing injuries.
While other trainers do not deny the benefits of wrapping an ankle, some believe that wrapping an ankle “WEAKENS” the joint by simply not strengthening it. (NATURE VS. NURTURE)
ANKLE TAPING – WHAT NOT TO DO… Wrapping too tight limits range of
motion and cuts off blood circulation. Wrapping too loose is caused by
improper tape angle. This results in “blousing”.
Leave open areas. (TAPE CUTS & BLISTERS!)
Improper angles on Heel Locks. Accidentally poke, prod, or jostle the
athlete. Drop or set down your roll of tape.
TEARING TAPE
TAPING AN ANKLE STEP 1 – PROXIMAL ANCHORS (3)
Make sure the athlete’s foot is at 90 degrees!
Place three “ANCHORS” at approximately mid ankle. Where the gastrocnemius begins to contour to the achilies tendon. Make sure that it is not limiting ROM.
The “ends” of your tape should start facing at an upward angle and work their way downward.
This allows for the tape to contour to the lower limb.
STEP 2 – DISTAL ANCHOR (1) Place around the tarsal – metatarsal
joint area. Pull tape from the Plantar side of the
foot to provide support and prevent “blousing”
STEP 3 – STIRRUPS (3) Used to limit inversion/eversion movements in the
ankle joint. Inversion sprains – Stirrups should be applied
medial to lateral. Eversion sprains – Stirrups should be applied
lateral to medial. 3 stirrups should be applied. 1. Covering the
malleolus directly. 2. Front side of the malleolus. 3. Backside of the malleolus.
All three stirrups should cross the heel/calcaneous at the same point.
STEP 4 – CLOSE UP – CIRCULAR STRIPS These strips should be placed
underneath the proximal anchors. Until 1” from the bottom of the foot.
They help to secure the stirrups and provide support.
Pull tape from the achilies tendon side. The “end pieces” of tape should be
facing downward.
STEP 5 – HEEL LOCKS (2)1. Begin on lateral side of the ankle using
½ the tape above malleolus.2. Tape angling down and posterior under
the calcaneous.3. Come up to the dorsal side of the foot
towards the medial malleolus.4. Go down and around the calcaneous.5. Come up to the dorsal side and finish.
STEP 6 – FIGURE 8 Starting on the lateral side of foot Bring the tape over to the medial side To the arch of the foot and under the
foot. Continue around the back of the ankle
and finish where started.
STEP 7 – CLOSE UP Place more strips around to secure heel
locks. Check for gaps and cover them with
strips. Be sure there are no significant folds in
tape to avoid blistering or cuts.