K-Taping

K-Taping – the successful reference book in a new edition. More than 40,000 physiotherapists, occupational therapists, doctors, athletic trainers and midwives are already working with it: This book - translated into 9 languages - is the internationally bestselling guide to the K-Taping method. K-Taping is a unique tool assisting physio- and occupational therapists, sports physiotherapists/athletic trainers, medical doctors and others, in the treatment of an extraordinary variety of conditions – from musculoskeletal issues to diverse pain conditions and even including post-operative lymphatic therapy. K-Taping is also established in professional and competitive sport for prevention and treatment. This practical guide provides all the background information you need, and will show you how to use the specially developed elastic K-Tape in the most effective way. K-Taping in theory - The special elastic tape’s properties, basic principles and effects - Fundamentals of K-Tape application - Contraindications K-Taping in practice - The four major application techniques (muscle, ligament, correction, lymph applications), each described in detail and illustrated with a clinical case - 70 particularly common medical conditions, and their treatment using K-Tape applications - Each technique illustrated with up to six full-color photos and anatomical drawings - Concise step-by-step instruction, covering the speci?cs of each medical condition, plus additional practical tips - Memo boxes, summarizing the main points to remember New for the 3rd edition How to avoid skin lesions due to incorrect use Additional chapter Crosstaping with 10 application techniques and 51 additional color photographs