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

Author: John Gibbons

Publisher: Lotus Pub.

Published: 2019-12-30

Total Pages: 104

ISBN-13: 9781913088064

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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.

Kinesiology Taping for Rehab and Injury Prevention
Kinesiology Taping for Rehab and Injury Prevention

Author: Aliana Kim

Publisher: Ulysses Press

Published: 2016-08-23

Total Pages: 106

ISBN-13: 161243553X

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Kinesiology tape is a newly, hugely popular treatment that is proven to decrease pain and preventing injury and re-injury. Not just for professional athletes, taping can easily be done at home to treat a myriad of conditions--from tennis elbow and shin splints to carpal tunnel and headaches.

A Practical Guide to Kinesiology Taping
A Practical Guide to Kinesiology Taping

Author: John Gibbons

Publisher: Lotus Pub.

Published: 2015-02-27

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781905367603

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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.

The Unique Kinesiology Taping Hand Book
The Unique Kinesiology Taping Hand Book

Author: Doctor David Taylor

Publisher:

Published: 2019-10-21

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 9781701471863

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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.

K-Taping in Pediatrics
K-Taping in Pediatrics

Author: Birgit Kumbrink

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2015-11-23

Total Pages: 154

ISBN-13: 366246585X

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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

The Anatomy of Sports Injuries
The Anatomy of Sports Injuries

Author: Brad Walker

Publisher: North Atlantic Books

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 264

ISBN-13: 9781556436666

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Contains in-depth descriptions of 119 sports injuries, each with illustrations that show the anatomy of the injury, and includes line drawings of simple stretching, strengthening, and rehabilitation exercises, as well as advice on injury prevention.

Pocketbook of Taping Techniques
Pocketbook of Taping Techniques

Author: Rose Macdonald

Publisher: Churchill Livingstone

Published: 2009-07-31

Total Pages: 235

ISBN-13: 9780702030277

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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

The Vital Glutes
The Vital Glutes

Author: John Gibbons

Publisher: North Atlantic Books

Published: 2014-12-02

Total Pages: 208

ISBN-13: 1583948481

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Physical therapists and athletes will appreciate this thorough, illustrated study of the oft-overlooked gluteal muscles and their connection to the greater body In The Vital Glutes, author and respected bodywork specialist John Gibbons looks at one of the most neglected areas of the body: the gluteal muscles. He takes readers on a fascinating journey of enlightenment, teaching us to recognize pain and dysfunctional patterns that arise from the gluteal muscles. Gibbons addresses such questions as: Why do the gluteals potentially cause pain and dysfunction in distant sites of the body? How does the gait pattern contribute to pain and dysfunction? And, how can the application of gluteal-specific Muscle Energy Techniques aid full-body well-being? In addition, he provides step-by-step techniques to identify and correct a number of impaired patterns as well as functional gluteal exercises that promote recovery. With full color photographs and illustrations, the book demonstrates how to perform functional assessment testing for the muscles of posture that can become chronically tight—a principal causative factor in dysfunctional glutes. Therapeutic techniques, including gluteal exercises, show how to correct dysfunction and reduce pain. This book will be of great value to physical therapists, athletes, and anyone interested in bodywork. Table of Contents 1. Putting the Maximus Back into Gluteus Maximus 2. Muscle Imbalance and the Myofascial Slings 3. The Glutes and the Gait Cycle 4. Leg length discrepancy (LLD), Over-Pronation and its effect on the Glutes 5. Functional Anatomy of the Gluteus Maximus (Gmax) 6. Functional Anatomy of the Gluteus Medius (Gmed) 7. Muscle Energy Techniques 8. The Antagonistic Cause - the Vital Psoas, Rectus Femoris and Adductors 9. Gmax and Gmed Causing Knee and Ankle Pain

Handbook of Sports Medicine and Science
Handbook of Sports Medicine and Science

Author: Margo Mountjoy

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2014-10-06

Total Pages: 144

ISBN-13: 1118862201

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This new International Olympic Committee (IOC) handbook covers the science, medicine and psycho-social aspects of females in sports at all levels of competition. Each chapter focuses on the specific issues that female athletes confront both on and off the field, such as bone health, nutritional recommendations, exercise/competition during menstruation and pregnancy, and much more. Fully endorsed by the IOC and drawing upon the experience of an international team of expert contributors, no other publication deals with the topic in such a concise and complete manner. The Female Athlete is recommended for all health care providers for women and girl athletes internationally for all sports and all levels of competition. It is a valuable resource for medical doctors, physical and occupational therapists, nutritionists, and sports scientists as well as coaches, personal trainers and athletes.