Main description:

The number one text for athletic taping and bracing is back for a stunning fourth edition. Newly expanded to cover casting techniques, Athletic Taping, Bracing and Casting, 4th Edition continues to set itself apart from the pack with superior images, illustrations and step-by-step instructions.

This comprehensive guide examines each major joint and body region, covering traditional taping. As well as, rigid strap taping, elastic kinesiology taping and techniques for immobilisation with casting and splinting.

To further support the practice, this text also presents basic stretching and strengthening exercises for injury rehabilitation. These exercises are illustrated for each body part and can be used in conjunction with the taping, casting and bracing techniques to prevent injury.

Contents:

Chapter 1. Introduction to Taping, Bracing, Casting, and Splinting

Anatomy as the Foundation to Taping, Bracing, Casting, and Splinting

Evidence-Based Practice of Taping, Bracing, Casting, and Splinting

Role of Taping, Bracing, Casting, and Splinting

Apparatus of Taping and Bracing

Apparatus of Splinting and Casting

Knowing the Sport, Patient, and Injury

Preparing for Taping, Casting, and Splinting

Applying and Removing Tape

Applying and Removing Casts and Splints

Chapter 2. The Foot, Ankle, and Leg

Ankle Sprains

Achilles Tendon and Plantar Fasciitis

Arch Strains and Plantar Fasciitis

Morton's Neuroma

Great Toe Sprains

Heel Contusions

Shin Splints

Foot Orthotics

Fractures of the Foot and Ankle

Chapter 3. The Knee

Collateral and Cruciate Ligament Sprains

Knee Braces

Knee Hyperextension

Patellofemoral Joint Pain

Chapter 4. The Thigh, Hip, and Pelvis

Hip Strains

Thigh Strains

Hip and Thigh Contusions

Chapter 5. The Shoulder and Arm

Acromioclavicular Joint Sprains

Glenohumeral Sprains

Arm Contusions

Chapter 6. The Elbow and Forearm

Elbow Sprains

Elbow Hypertension

Epicondylitis of the Humerus

Fractures of the Forearm

Chapter 7. The Wrist and Hand

Wrist Sprains

Thumb Sprains

Finger Sprains

Tendon Ruptures and Avulsions

Fractures of the Wrist and Hand