This highly-illustrated manual is an all-inclusive examination of taping, wrapping, bracing, and padding techniques for the treatment and prevention of common athletic injuries and conditions. Grounding students with an understanding of the research behind the methods, this comprehensive text will provide students a foundation of knowledge that will be key to their understanding, selecting, and performing the most effective techniques for athletes in their care. Instructive and practical in classroom or clinical settings, students as well as practicing athletic trainers and other sports medicine personnel will appreciate this versatile resource. More than simply "sticky side down," "Orthopedic Taping, Wrapping, Bracing & Padding Techniques" encourages a critical thinking approach to risk management and injury prevention.