Physical Therapy Month Daily Trivia QUESTION: Match each tape to its benefits/properties: 1) Kinesiotape 2) Leukotape 3) White athletic tape A) High elastic property, improves circulation, support muscles and helps heal and prevent muscle injury, allows freedom of movement and flow of body fluids to speed the healing process, water proof B) Minimal elastic property, it supports and limits movement around a specific joint, porous property allows breathing, and is most commonly applied to ankle/foot/wrist/hand and fingers. C) Minimal elastic property, used to usually to support knees or shoulders for joint positioning, and provides inhibition as well as postural taping. ANSWER: 1=A, 2=C, 3=B All three tape types are available for purchase at Queen Anne Physical Therapy. Come in and ask you physical therapist if one is right for you.
Posted on: Tue, 29 Oct 2013 18:27:45 +0000
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