Table of 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

About the Author

David Perrin has over 40 years of experience as an athletic training educator, clinician and researcher. He was a member of the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) for 13 years, where he helped to write the guidelines for accreditation of both undergraduate and graduate education programmes. He was also the founding editor of the Journal of Sport Rehabilitation (JSR).

Ian McLeod is an assistant clinical professor in the department of physician assistant studies in Northern Arizona University. His expertise includes athletic training, sports medicine and primary care. McLeod was also a member of the U.S. team's medical staff at the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing.