A Practical Guide to Kinesiology Taping for Injury Prevention and Common Medical Conditions


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John Gibbons is recognized as one of the world's leading authorities in sports medicine. This book is a must for any athletic trainer, physical therapist, and athlete involved in the treatment of patients, athletes, or indeed anyone who may present with any type of sports-related injury or common medical condition. This new edition offers self-help techniques to allow the patient to self-treat, where appropriate. The author guides you, step by step, through the entire process of taping by first marking an area of dysfunction, then preparing and cutting tape, followed by application with variants for specific problems. This book highlights over '60' specific areas of pain that are identified through individual artistic illustrations that have actually been drawn onto the body, and includes over 40 QR codes to YouTube of practical demonstrations of the key techniques.




The Unique Kinesiology Taping Hand Book


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THE UNIQUE KINESIOLOGY TAPING HAND BOOK YOUR EFFECTIVE PRACTICAL GUIDE FOR DAILY LIFESTYLE, FITNESS, SPORTS, INJURY PREVENTION AND OVERCOMING STRAINSWhen pains, injuries, strains as well as not being fit can generally and negatively limit your mobility and the ways we respond to our daily routine activities, such as sporting activities or other activities! Besides, have you ever come across athletes or sportsmen/sportswomen wearing elegantly colored tape on their shoulders, legs, knees, elbows, and so on? It is simply KINESIOLOGY TAPE (KT), and it is the secret behind the fitness or wellness of athletes and sportsmen/sportswomen! Kinesiology taping helps to minimize pain due to injuries, it does not severely limit range of motion or circulation, assists in minimizing lower back pain, as well as its assistance in the recovery of shoulder or wrist plus knee pains or injuries, etc. It can also help in the treatment of running injuries and a host of others. And if you have been battling with pains, strains or injuries related to sports or the work you do, then this breath-taking guide is specifically written for you to permanently conquer these issues or challenges! Furthermore, this guide reveals a step by step procedure and techniques that will assist or help you to permanently overcome pains, injuries strains and lots more. And you should start seeing meaningful results in few hours or days. In this guide, you will learn: What Kinesiology Taping (KT) is the characteristics, basics plus the theory behind Kinesiology taping, the precautions, contra-indications plus several types of application in kinesiology. Those who stand to benefit from kinesiology taping plus the health issues it can treat the vital types of application stretch, pros and coos of Kinesiology taping, advice to enhance your health and lots more. Click on the Buy Now Button to access your copy today and smile afterwards! You won't regret you did.




Illustrated Kinesio Taping


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A Practical Guide to Kinesiology Taping


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This book is a must have for any physical therapist involved in the treatment of patients, athletes, or indeed anyone likely to come into contract with a range of sporting injuries including coaches, personal trainers and sporting enthusiasts. The author takes the reader on an educational journey through the entire taping process; from marking an area of dysfunction to preparing and cutting tape and application with variants shown for special problems. Opening with the principles and benefits of the Kinesiology taping method, explaining what it is and when and why you would apply it, the book then covers the correct application of tape to treat each individual area of pain and dysfunction. Through the use of pictorial demonstrations, including examples of injuries common to each area of pain and the subsequent variations in taping applications, the reader is clearly presented with over 50 special areas of pain, each identified through individual artistic illustrations. The author has the ability to explain this fascination, yet not widely understood, subject in a relatively simplistic way, helping every reader develop the ability to apply these phenomenal techniques, with confidence in any setting.




Acupressure Taping


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Combines acupressure and massage to treat pain using elastic tape • Shows how the use of an elastic, adhesive tape works with the body’s own motions to combine the actions of acupressure and massage • Presents both therapeutic and preventative techniques for acute and chronic pain • Contains step-by-step instructions illustrated in full color detailing how to self-treat pain in all parts of the body Sufferers of chronic pain well know the frustration of treatments involving endless rounds of drugs or expensive physical therapy--that may or may not offer relief. In Acupressure Taping, authors Hecker and Liebchen present a comprehensive guide to a new method of pain treatment--acutaping--which offers a much simpler and more effective alternative. In acutaping, elastic tape is placed over the afflicted area in accordance with related acupuncture points. During the course of normal movement throughout the day, the elastic tape provides a gentle but consistent massage to the inflamed area. Because the skin adheres to the tape, it is shifted against the subtissue during motion, causing lymph tissue to drain and connective tissue to be massaged. The authors show that most bodily dysfunctions can be self-treated through this innovative method. Combining elements of Chinese medicine with osteopathy, acutaping produces a method of treatment for ailments ranging from back pain and tennis elbow to menstrual pain and migraines. Acutaping is an easy and effective treatment--without side effects--that offers welcome relief to sufferers of chronic pain.




Kinesiology Taping for Dogs


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"Canine and equine physiotherapist Katja Bredlau-Morich, author of Kinesiology Taping for Horses, is a pioneer in bringing the taping method to the dog world. She believes that dogs can benefit hugely from taping techniques, and even better, dog owners and trainers can learn practical steps to using kinesiology tape themselves. In her terrific guidebook, Bredlau-Morich provides the ultimate reference for understanding both the uses of kinesiology tape and its numerous canine applications"--




K-Taping in Pediatrics


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Already integrated successfully in competitive sports, medical treatment and rehabilitation programs, K-Taping therapy offers physical, occupational and speech therapists a wide range of options for the treatment of infants, small children and younger patients. K-Taping can now be integrated into pediatric physiotherapy and speech therapy, aiding in the treatment of a range of conditions including postural defects, deformities of the feet and dysphagia. About the content K-Taping in theory - The properties, function and mode of action of elastic K-Tape - The effects of K-Tape therapy - The fundamentals of K-Tape application - Contraindications K-Taping in practice - The four major application techniques (muscle, ligament, correction and lymph applications) including common indications in children, and practical examples - The appropriate technique for more than 50 medical indications - Step by step guidance with photo series, practical tips and alternative applications About the author Birgit Kumbrink, founder and medical director of the international K-Taping Academy, Dortmund, Germany and one of the most experienced users and teachers of the treatment method internationally. The course companion and practical manual – for therapists, midwives and pediatricians




Climb Injury-Free


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Ever wonder how to take your climbing to the next level? Has injury prevented you from climbing? Whether you're a professional athlete or a novice climber, ?Climb Injury-Free? is the guide that will take your climbing to the next level. The book utilizes the ?Rock Rehab Pyramid,? the most advanced injury prevention and athletic performance program built specifically for rock climbers. You will learn how to diagnosis, treat and prevent the 10 most common climbing injuries in step-by-step chapters.Learn exclusive injury advice with over 30 profiles from top professional climbers including Adam Ondra, Sasha DiGiulian Sean McColl, Jonathan Siegrist and many more. Now you can utilize the system used by thousands of climbers worldwide and see the results for yourself. Start today on the path to recovery and take your climbing to the next level. Climb on!




Pocketbook of Taping Techniques


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Functional taping is now recognised as a skill which is essential for those involved in the treatment and rehabilitation of sports injuries and many other conditions such as muscle imbalance, unstable joints and neural control. This exceptional new Pocketbook of Taping Techniques takes the place of the highly successful text which was also edited by Rose Macdonald. It incorporates all the basic techniques vital to the practice of good taping but also includes chapters on new evidence-based procedures written by experts from around the world. To aid in the development of these techniques, this pocketbook demonstrates many new methods which may be used as indicated or modified to suit the clinical situation. Structured by body region with highly-illustrated descriptions of relevant taping techniques Covers all aspects of functional taping New techniques to alter muscle activity and proprioception based on scientific evidence Handy, portable size for easy reference in the field




Ultimate Knee Rehab Guide


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The Ultimate Knee Rehab Guide is for heath and fitness professionals and individuals who are looking for scientific and evidence based knee rehab exercises and educate in the field of exercise prescription and rehabilitation programming involving pain/ ailments, injuries and surgery for the knee. You will be learning key exercises and progressions, as well as how to design, construct and implement effective knee rehab programs for yourself and your clients. What's included in the book? Rehab Strategies - Prehab 121 7 phases of Rehab protocols for Intermediate to late stage rehabilitation - Role of criteria based progression - Return to Sport/ activity decision making - Rehabilitation of multi-ligament knee injuries Prehab Strategies - Injury Prevention Program - Pre-operative Rehabilitation Phase 100 + exercises with illustration and how to perform Topics Included: Injury Recovery and Readiness for Surgery This phase outlines steps to be taken towards conservative and surgery management with outcome measures and goals. It will cover specific loading progressions and stress free strengthening. Recovery from Surgery This phase outlines guidelines to be taken to manage early rehabilitation of the knee post-surgery. It will cover post-surgery loading the knee with exercises to maintain tone of the muscles and focus motion exercises to limit dysfunction. Early Strengthening This phase covers exercises to increase muscle strength adding body weight and stressing the tissues. Understanding tissue loading with outcome measures will be introduced with volume loading and the acute to chronic workload ratio. ​ Strength and Balance + Proprioception This phase will be gym / clinic based regime with a mixture of resistance, balance, and co – ordination exercises. Different exercises focusing on same muscles to avoid adaptation for clients, and cueing and motor control strategies to optimize technique. Progression to next phase with evidence based outcome measures will be covered in this phase Early Return to Sport - Agility This phase focuses on return to running, agility, jumping and hopping, as well as continuation of gym based strength and neuromuscular program. Cover managing fatigue and recovery with recovery modalities to manage fatigue day to day. Return to sport decision making with evidence based tests will be covered in this phase Prevention of re-injury – Advance Sports and Functional This phase covers balance between adequate strength and preventing injuries in non-injured clients. This includes how training volume and intensity should be incorporated with strategies for various goals, including strength, endurance, power, hypertrophy and movement tolerance.