Full 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
