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Athletic Taping, Bracing, and Casting

Athletic Taping, Bracing, and Casting

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    • Explains indications, advantages, and limitations of common taping techniques, off-the-shelf braces, and immobilization casts.
    • Teaches step-by-step application methods, fitting tips, and how to modify approaches for different joints and injury stages.
    • Covers skin care, wear time, removal, and how taping/bracing integrates with rehabilitation and return-to-play decisions.

Dylan Charette is a certified athletic trainer and clinician specializing in external support techniques for sports injuries. He teaches practical courses on taping, bracing selection, and emergency casting for on-field injury management and post-operative protection. Dylan has developed evidence-informed protocols used by teams across collegiate and semi-professional sport and contributes technical chapters to applied sports medicine manuals. He runs hands-on continuing education for sports therapists and physiotherapists. Ongoing research from his practice focuses on comparative effectiveness of common taping methods for ankle and wrist stability.