Therapeutic Taping for Musculoskeletal Conditions


Book Description

Aims to provide a scientific context and a practical approach to a variety of taping techniques for musculoskeletal conditions that can be used by physical and sports therapists and others as an adjunct to other therapy and treatment techniques. Constantinou, Griffith University; Brown, Bond University, Australia.




Therapeutic Taping for Musculoskeletal Conditions - E-Book


Book Description

Therapeutic Taping for Musculoskeletal Conditions explores a range of taping techniques that can be used by physical and sports therapists, and manual therapists. Embedded in a scientific context and supported by current evidence-based practice and research, this practical text is structured around the quadrants of the body and is highly illustrated — each technique is also demonstrated on the accompanying DVD. Many manual therapists use taping techniques as an adjunct to their treatments. Taping is a relatively easy treatment modality that is portable and can be used in a variety of settings from the sporting field to the private practice or hospital ward. This text will appeal to professionals wanting to expand their treatment techniques and students developing their expertise in the treatment of musculoskeletal conditions. • each technique is underpinned by current evidence-based practice and/or research • fully illustrated with clear step-by-step instructions • accompanying DVD demonstrating 80 taping techniques for self-directed learning • based on body quadrants with anatomical drawings to assist with correct tape placement







NeuroMuscular Taping: From Theory to Practice


Book Description

This book is a useful tool for those learning the NeuroMuscular Taping technique, providing clear answers to the most frequently asked questions. When is NeuroMuscular Taping applied? How is it applied? What clinical advantages does it offer? The richly illustrated theoretical section explains the mechanism of action of NeuroMuscular Taping and the concepts of human anatomy and physiology on which it is based. The practical section contains over 100 information sheets with more than 800 images that explain both the compressive and decompressive application techniques in detail. Particular attention is paid to applications for muscles and for major pathologies. Each application is carefully explained and illustrated, step-by- step, including: * Anatomical notes * Muscle tests * Clinical applications * Combined applications




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.




Taping Techniques


Book Description

The new edition of this highly successful, practical handbook offers an abundance of new techniques and updated literature including a new chapter that explains the theory and principles behind unloading painful structures and stabilization techniques, an updated chapter on podiatry and its current trends, and descriptions of many new, simple, and effective international techniques that may be modified to suit the situation. Some "quickies" or "many uses" for one strip of tape are included in this new edition as well.




The Migraine Brain


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Draws on the latest scientific findings to identify the unique characteristics, chemical makeups, and structural differences of migraine-prone brains, offering insight into the role of the central nervous system while outlining a comprehensive program to reduce the frequency and intensity of headaches. Reprint.




Acupuncture


Book Description

"Acupuncture: Treatment of Musculoskeletal Conditions combines traditional Chinese and Western acupuncture with state-of-the-art physiotherapy techniques to produce highly effective clinical techniques for targeting musculoskeletal disorders. It draws together differing facets of acupuncture treatment into a single highly readable source."--BOOK JACKET.




K-Taping


Book Description

Birgit Kumbrink's bestselling guide to K-Taping - now available in its 2nd edition! This richly illustrated hands-on guidebook features a highly successful therapeutic approach to treating orthopedic, traumatological, and many other conditions has now been extended to include 20 additional application techniques for the fields of neurology and gynecology (including pre- and post-natal). This practical guide provides all the background information physiotherapists, sports physiotherapists, medical doctors, occupational therapists and health care professionals need. It serves both as a perfect companion to training courses and as a reference book and refresher and shows how to use the specially developed elastic K-Tape most effectively. A brief introduction to the basic principles of K-Taping, the special elastic tapes used and the method’s history is followed by 9 chapters highlighting treatment techniques and their application to nearly 70 frequently seen conditions. Each is featured on a double page with up to five color photos, brief instruction, practical information about symptoms, dosage, progress to be expected and tips regarding variations of techniques. As the benefits of K-Taping in enhancing the effects of other conservative care and surgical treatments are getting more and more appreciated, Birgit Kumbrink's “K-Taping – An Illustrated Guide”, developed by Germany based K-Taping Academy, has rapidly established itself as the ultimate reference book for therapists and clinicians in an ever expanding range of medical disciplines.




Therapeutic Programs for Musculoskeletal Disorders


Book Description

This is a guide for musculoskeletal medicine trainees and physicians to the art and science of writing prescriptions and developing individualized treatment plans. It offers a comprehensive approach to the conservative treatment of musculoskeletal disorders.