Athletic Taping, Bracing, and Casting, 4th Edition with Web Resource (4TH)

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.