Maricopa Community Colleges  PTA291   20012-20086 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 07/22/08
PTA291 20012-20086 LAB 1 Credit(s) 3 Period(s)
Basic Athletic Taping Techniques
Principles of using athletic taping techniques for the prevention and care of common athletic injuries. Types and uses of athletic tape. Select taping techniques. Uses and methods for applying ace wraps.
Prerequisites: None.
Cross-References: HES291
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
PTA291   20012-20086 Basic Athletic Taping Techniques
1. Explain select principles of athletic taping. (I)
2. Identify specific types of athletic tape. (II)
3. Describe the uses of various types of tape. (II)
4. Perform specific taping techniques. (III)
5. Identify applications and methods for applying an ace wrap. (IV)
6. Perform select ace wrap techniques (IV)
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PTA291   20012-20086 Basic Athletic Taping Techniques
    I. Principles of Taping
        A. Preparing the skin
        B. Tearing tape
        C. Laying tape down
        D. Preventing tape cuts
        E. Checking circulation
        F. Levers
        G. Storing tape
        H. Removing tape
        I. Tape vs. brace
      II. Types and uses of Taping
          A. White
          B. Elastic/Stretch
          C. Elastikon
        III. Specific Taping Techniques
            A. Ankle inversion
            B. Arch
            C. Wrist
            D. Shin splints
            E. Thumb
            F. Butterfly
            G. Achilles
            H. Patellar tendonitis
          IV. Using Ace Wraps
              A. Principles
                1. holding the wrap
                2. application
                3. circulation
                4. securing the wrap
              B. Specific applications
                1. hip spica
                2. shoulder spica
                3. ankle
                4. hamstring
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