Athletic Taping, Bracing, and Casting

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 H. Perrin, PhD, FNATA, has over 40 years of experience as an athletic training educator, clinician, and researcher. He is dean of the College of Health at the University of Utah and a professor of physical therapy and athletic training. He previously served at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro—first as dean of the School of Health and Human Performance from 2001 to 2007 and then as provost and executive vice chancellor from 2007 to 2014. Prior to that, Perrin directed the athletic training education program at the University of Virginia from 1986 to 2001. His awards and honors from the National Athletic Trainers’ Association (NATA) include the Sayers “Bud” Miller Distinguished Educator Award, the Most Distinguished Athletic Trainer Award, the William G. Clancy Medal for Distinguished Athletic Training Research, induction into the NATA Hall of Fame, and the NATA Research and Education Foundation Lifetime Contribution Award.  Perrin is a fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine and a fellow of the National Academy of Kinesiology. For 13 years, he was also a member of the NATA Professional Education Committee, helping to write the guidelines for accreditation of both undergraduate and graduate athletic training education programs. In 2011, Perrin was elected a fellow of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association. He was editor in chief of the Journal of Athletic Training from 1996 to 2004 and was the founding editor of the Journal of Sport Rehabilitation. He is author of Isokinetic Exercise and Assessment and Athletic Taping and Bracing, editor of the third edition of The Injured Athlete, and coauthor of Research Methods in Athletic Training. In his free time, Perrin enjoys traveling, running and cycling, and vacationing at his lake cottage in Vermont. Ian McLeod, PA-C, ATC, is an assistant clinical professor in the department of physician assistant studies at Northern Arizona University. Prior to joining Northern Arizona University, he worked clinically as a physician assistant at University Sports and Family Medicine, part of Dignity Health Medical Group.  McLeod’s expertise includes athletic training, sports medicine, and primary care. He is a member of the Arizona State Association of Physician Assistants, Arizona Athletic Trainers’ Association, National Athletic Trainers’ Association, and American Academy of Physician Assistants. He has extensive experience working with world-class athletes, particularly swimmers. McLeod was a member of the U.S. team’s medical staff at the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing. He remains involved with USA Swimming's High Performance Network and has been given the organization's highest honor, the Gold Standard Award. He is the author of Swimming Anatomy. McLeod has a master of education degree in athletic training from the University of Virginia as well as a master of science degree in physician assistant studies from A.T. Still University.