Exam Preview for 4954: Taping for Shoulder Conditions December 17,

Taping for Shoulder Conditions

Please note: exam questions are subject to change.

1. Which of the following statements is TRUE about glenohumeral rhythm? The scapula and humerus ratio is 3:1. When the arm is abducted to 180 degrees, 120 degrees occurs due to scapular rotation. When the arm is abducted to 180 degrees, 120 degrees occurs due to rotation of the humerus at the shoulder joint. The scapula remains stable and immobile during shoulder abduction.
2. During a shoulder exam, a subjective report may include: A relevant past history The shoulder feeling unstable or having a clicking sound An inability to complete ADLs All of the above
3. Lymphatic taping protocols should be used for ALL EXCEPT: Improving circulation Facilitating weaker muscles Reducing swelling Reducing ecchymosis
4. One pro of using athletic tape is that it: Loses 30% of its support after 15 min. of movement Is easiest to use Provides the best support Is reusable
5. Within the physiological system, kinesiology tape (KT) helps the fascia to: Create movement Remodel Return to homeostasis All of the above
6. The anchor with shoulder taping means: The tissue that requires treatment The beginning of the application The end of the tape Therapeutic zone
7. The following are TRUE statements about convolutions and taping, EXCEPT: Convolutions are the physical effects of the tape on tissue Convolutions will not be in proportion to the elasticity of the tissue Convolutions may be caused by mechanical folding of the skin Convolutions may cause a directional change in skin cell orientation
8. All of the following are healthy ways to use or remove tape EXCEPT: Do not use over damaged skin Use liquid soap or baby oil to break adhesive bonds Remove in a hot shower for the best results Properly educate the client
9. In Case Study 1, a taping suggestion for a right distal clavicle ORIF and coracoclavicular ligament reconstruction was: Rotator cuff muscle facilitation Deltoid muscle inhibition AC depression application Web cut to decrease swelling
10. In Case Study 3, a web cut was used to: Decompress/decrease swelling and decrease pain Inhibit the deltoid muscle Facilitate the rotator cuff Depress the AC joint