K-Taping [electronic resource] : An Illustrated Guide  - Basics - Techniques - Indications /
Kumbrink, Birgit.author.
K-Taping – the successful reference book Over 16,00 therapists who are already working with the method can confirm, that K-Taping is a unique tool assisting physiotherapists, sports physiotherapists, medical doctors, occupational therapists and others, in the treatment of an extraordinary variety of conditions – ranging from musculoskeletal issues (e.g. back pain, muscle tension, joint instabilities) to diverse pain conditions (e.g. migraine or menstrual pain) and even including post-operative lymphatic therapy (e.g. following breast cancer surgery). K-Taping is also established in professional and competitive sport, as a tool for pre-training preparation, prevention and treatment. This practical guide provides all the background information you need, and shows you how to use the specially developed elastic K-Tape most effectively.   K-Taping in theory -          The special elastic tape’s properties, basic principles and effects -          The function of K-Taping therapy -          Fundamentals of K-Tape application -          Contraindications K-Taping in practice -          The four major application techniques (muscle, ligament, correction, lymph applications), each described in detail and illustrated with a clinical case -          70 particularly common medical conditions, and their treatment using K-Tape applications -          Each technique illustrated in up to six full-color photos and anatomical drawings -          Concise step-by-step instruction, covering the specifics of each medical condition, plus additional practical tips -          At a glance: Memo boxes for each technique, summarizing the main points to remember New for the 2nd edition -          20 additional application techniques for the fields of neurology and gynaecology (also including pre- and post-natal) -          Approximately 150 additional colour photographs, to accompany and illustrate instructions Course companion and reference book – a must have, whether you are currently studying K-Taping, or have already completed certification -          As a companion to K-Taping training courses and -          As refresher and reference book for the use of K-Taping in practice.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Includes index.
1 The K-Taping Method -- 2 The Four Application Techniques -- 3 Muscle Applications -- 4 Ligament Applications -- 5 Corrective Applications -- 6 Applications for Specific Indications -- 7 Lymphatic Applications -- 8 Neurological Applications -- 9 Gynecological Applications.
K-Taping – the successful reference book Over 16,00 therapists who are already working with the method can confirm, that K-Taping is a unique tool assisting physiotherapists, sports physiotherapists, medical doctors, occupational therapists and others, in the treatment of an extraordinary variety of conditions – ranging from musculoskeletal issues (e.g. back pain, muscle tension, joint instabilities) to diverse pain conditions (e.g. migraine or menstrual pain) and even including post-operative lymphatic therapy (e.g. following breast cancer surgery). K-Taping is also established in professional and competitive sport, as a tool for pre-training preparation, prevention and treatment. This practical guide provides all the background information you need, and shows you how to use the specially developed elastic K-Tape most effectively.   K-Taping in theory -          The special elastic tape’s properties, basic principles and effects -          The function of K-Taping therapy -          Fundamentals of K-Tape application -          Contraindications K-Taping in practice -          The four major application techniques (muscle, ligament, correction, lymph applications), each described in detail and illustrated with a clinical case -          70 particularly common medical conditions, and their treatment using K-Tape applications -          Each technique illustrated in up to six full-color photos and anatomical drawings -          Concise step-by-step instruction, covering the specifics of each medical condition, plus additional practical tips -          At a glance: Memo boxes for each technique, summarizing the main points to remember New for the 2nd edition -          20 additional application techniques for the fields of neurology and gynaecology (also including pre- and post-natal) -          Approximately 150 additional colour photographs, to accompany and illustrate instructions Course companion and reference book – a must have, whether you are currently studying K-Taping, or have already completed certification -          As a companion to K-Taping training courses and -          As refresher and reference book for the use of K-Taping in practice.
Physiotherapy.
Orthopedics.
Sports medicine.
Gynecology .
Neurology .
Physiotherapy.
Orthopedics.
Sports Medicine.
Gynecology.
Neurology.