Kinesio Taping Perfect Manual - 2nd Edition
Kinesio Taping Perfect Manual - 2nd Edition

Author: Kinesio University

Publisher:

Published: 2021-10-10

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9780989032445

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Pain, such as back pain, shoulder stiffness, and neck pain are hard to treat. These pains are often the result of a modern life and more and more, people are looking for alternative methods and home remedies to treat their conditions. Medications can mask symptoms, but they have side effects and are rarely long-term solutions. Dr Kenzo Kase® founder of Kinesio and the inventor of Kinesio Tape and the Kinesio Taping® Method first introduced Kinesio® Taping to his patients in the early 1970's. He found that the proper application of the tape could help release the body's own natural healing power. Today, the Kinesio Taping Perfect Manual 2nd Edition teaches users how to properly apply Kinesio Tex brand tapes to help the most common everyday conditions and sports injuries, including Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Low Back Pain, Plantar Fasciitis, Jumpers Knee, to name a few. The book addresses the basic techniques of applying the Kinesio Taping® Method as a natural treatment modality based on the body's natural healing process. Kinesio Tape works with the amazing properties of the skin and the structure of the skin layers.Kinesio Taping Perfect Manual 2nd Edition is based on clinical results and over 40 years of research. This is a book for general users such as teachers, parents, friends, coworkers, etc. The applications in this book are explained as simply as possible with step-by-step photos so it will be easy for those that may have never tried Kinesio Tape or the Kinesio Taping Method to use them.

K-Taping
K-Taping

Author: Birgit Kumbrink

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2014-12-04

Total Pages: 248

ISBN-13: 366243573X

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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.

Length, Strength and Kinesio Tape - eBook
Length, Strength and Kinesio Tape - eBook

Author: Thuy Bridges

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2016-10-14

Total Pages: 462

ISBN-13: 072958447X

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Length, Strength and Kinesio Tape: Muscle Testing and Taping Interventions is an essential manual for musculoskeletal therapists seeking to develop competency in the treatment of select clinical conditions using the concepts and principles of the Kinesio Taping® Method. Focusing on the identification and role of muscle structures, the manual presents length and strength tests covering 68 muscle groups and provides practitioners with a framework to use and reassess the application of Kinesio® Tape. Endorsed by Kinesio Taping Association International, Length, Strength and Kinesio Tape: Muscle Testing and Taping Interventions is designed as a companion to Kinesio Taping® courses globally (KT1 and KT2). Key Features: - Overview of the Kinesio® method and how Kinesio Taping® works - Highlights the anatomy of the muscle and structures prior to taping - Step-by-step instructions to a range of Kinesio Taping® techniques, covering the neck, shoulder, elbow, wrist and thumb, trunk, pelvic girdle and hip, knee and ankle - Initial assessment using length and strength/function testing and application of appropriate Kinesio Taping® intervention - Assessment sheets provided for each key anatomical area - Includes eBook version on VitalSource Also available as a separate purchase: A suite of 68 videos covering 8 major body areas with step-by-step instructions and clear demonstrations of the assessment and taping strategies for each technique. - An ideal supplement to the text - Excellent clinician refresher tool - Useful when explaining treatment to client To find out more about these videos, visit http://www.elsevierhealthonline.com.au/kinesiotape/ - Overview of the Kinesio® method and how Kinesio Taping® works - Highlights the anatomy of the muscle and structures prior to taping - Step-by-step instructions to a range of Kinesio Taping® techniques, covering the neck, shoulder, elbow, wrist and thumb, trunk, pelvic girdle and hip, knee and ankle - Initial assessment using length and strength/function testing and application of appropriate Kinesio Taping® intervention - Assessment sheets provided for each key anatomical area

Caring for the Painful Thumb
Caring for the Painful Thumb

Author: Jan Albrecht

Publisher:

Published: 2008-05-01

Total Pages: 60

ISBN-13: 9780976211716

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Caring for the Painful Thumb - More Than a Splint by Jan Albrecht, an Occupational Therapist and Certified Hand Therapist. It is a teaching tool for patients and therapists. With over 200 color illustrations, it is two books in one: half the book for the right hand and half for left to help patients visualize mobilization and stabilization techniques. Terminology a patient can understand. Textile taping for the painful thumb CMC joint described in detail. 52 sturdy pages, spiral bound. This durable book can be used at the treatment table, or independently by the patient at the completion of therapy. Pages can be copied for handouts.

Kinesio Medical Taping for the Mature Adult
Kinesio Medical Taping for the Mature Adult

Author: Kenzo Kase

Publisher:

Published: 2021

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9780989032421

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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.

An Illustrated Guide To Taping Techniques
An Illustrated Guide To Taping Techniques

Author: Thomas John Hewetson

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2009-12-11

Total Pages: 234

ISBN-13: 072343638X

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This successful and acclaimed guide has now been fully updated and expanded in its second edition. Injuries arre a constant problem in sporting life and often require immediate, on-the-spot action ot alleviate pain and limit further damage. this book addresses the two most essential elements of effective taping - reconition of injuries and applicaiton of tehcniquees. Accessible, portable and easy to use, the book is organized into two sections: the first covers taping supplies and their use, taping objectives, guidelines, basic pathology and key taping strategies; the second shows taping techniques in precise, step-by-step stages illustrated by color photographs. Techniques are further illustrated by physical demonstration in the DVD accompanying the book. Good taping is a matter of practice, but this book goes further than simply showing HOW to tape - it explores the reasons WHY we tape, and the therapeutic effect it has on the physiology, neurophysiology, biomechanics, neuromusculoskeletal system and psychology of an individual. The possible adverse reactions to these systems are also covered, as well as dermatological adverse reactions. Easy to use, step-by-step pictorial presentation Demonstrates techniques to provide immediate pain relief as well as the best environment for healing Includes detailed charts to help identify the injury and select the most appropriate taping tehcnique Illustrates and clarifies basic soft-tissue anatomy and physiology Portable, on-field manual Describes selection and use of taping material New color photographs and anatomical illustrations DVD with videoclips of taping techniques

Examination of the Shoulder
Examination of the Shoulder

Author: Edward G. McFarland

Publisher: Thieme

Published: 2011-01-01

Total Pages: 736

ISBN-13: 1604065230

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The complex structure of the shoulder, with its variable pathological conditions of rotator cuff disease, degenerative joint disease, and Type II SLAP lesions, makes clinical examination and assessment difficult for both new and experienced practitioners. With this text you will gain a full understanding of shoulder anatomy and the principles of physical shoulder examination and the nature and presentation of the pathological processes causing shoulder pain. This text discusses range of motion measurements, laxity testing, shoulder instability and presents critical analysis of the usefulness and accuracy of examination practices. Thorough and accessible, this text is ideal for all clinicians called upon to perform shoulder exams and interpret findings. An accompanying DVD contains narrated footage of the examination techniques described in the text for easy comprehension and review. You will also find examples of abnormal findings and biomechanical models demonstrating the complexity of shoulder motion. No orthopedic surgeon, orthopedic resident, physical therapist, athletic trainer, or specialist treating the shoulder should be without this outstanding text and DVD.