Taping & Wrapping Manual

The purpose of this manual is to present a current comprehensive guide to taping/wrapping techniques, traditionally used in various professions of sports medicine. The primary function of all of these procedures is to provide support and stabilization, or compression to the affected body part. A basic understanding of human anatomy, biomechanics, injury evaluation and rehabilitation protocol is important. The first chapter explains various fundamentals of taping and wrapping procedures concerning the preparation of the athlete prior to the application of any taping/wrapping technique. Chapters 2 through 7 are broken into these parts:

Assessing an injury
Anatomical graphics
Common terminology
Purpose and application of adhesive and elastic
Tape or elastic wrap for compression or support
Selection of athletic training supplies and specialty items

To enhance the understanding of specific techniques, the reader should review these items prior to practicing the selected procedures. Each taping/wrapping technique will follow a standard format. This format will have these components:

Purpose Supplies Needed
General Condition Procedure Used For Pre-Taping Procedure
Anatomical Structure Taping Procedures
Anatomical Position Adjunct Taping Procedure

Kenneth E. Bright (Author), William R. Whitehill, "Comprehensive Manual of Taping & Wrapping Techniques" Cramer Products Inc; 2nd ed | 1996 | ISBN: 1889366005 | 1566 pages | PDF | 39,5 MB