Book Description

This book is for general use; it is intended for older active adults, their families, and also includes helpful applications for medical staff, caregivers and their patients.The applications in this book are explained as simply as possible so it will be easy for those that may have never tried Kinesio Tape or the Kinesio Taping® Method to try them. Many patients and family members may benefit from this book and be able to try Kinesio Taping® to stay active or deal with some of the chronic conditions that come with aging.The book addresses the basic techniques of applying the Kinesio Taping® Method, and will help those who are new to Kinesio Taping as well as reinforce the knowledge for those who have used Kinesio Taping before.This also provides an introduction to specific types of application for specific sets of symptoms. In this way it will become clear hot to address limited mobility or the loss of function or movement in the body. Many elderly people are not able to move as freely as they did when they were younger. In such cases and kinds of conditions, Kinesio Taping can help.The book is designed to be both enjoyable reading and a valuable reference for positive results when trying the taping applications for yourself.The main tape used in this book is Kinesio Tex Gold Light Touch+ This tape is a safe and comfortable alternative for individuals who have skin sensitivities. This tape works well to bring back the of the body and is designed for more sensitive skin as it creates less stimulation than our regular Kinesio tapes.