Since the second edition of the compact course on kinetic tapes, you now receive not only an introduction but also a clear and concise manual on taping therapy for the musculoskeletal system. In the third edition, some tips and tricks were added, and certain professional corrections were made. In this fourth edition, a new chapter on the influence of taping on sports training has been included. Minor deficiencies have been addressed. Proven aspects, such as the high practical relevance of the content, have been consistently maintained. The topics are presented in a way that allows for immediate practical implementation. This book first compactly conveys the important theoretical knowledge. All essential content is explained as briefly as possible, yet precisely, understandably, and clearly. Following this, the individual practical techniques are described in a fundamental manner.