K-Taping

K-Taping - the successful reference book Over 16,00 therapists who are already working with the method can confirm, that K-Taping is a unique tool assisting physiotherapists, sports physiotherapists, medical doctors, occupational therapists and others, in the treatment of an extraordinary variety of conditions - ranging from musculoskeletal issues (e.g. back pain, muscle tension, joint instabilities) to diverse pain conditions (e.g. migraine or menstrual pain) and even including post-operative lymphatic therapy (e.g. following breast cancer surgery). K-Taping is also established in professional and competitive sport, as a tool for pre-training preparation, prevention and treatment. This practical guide provides all the background information you need, and shows you how to use the specially developed elastic K-Tape most effectively. K-Taping in theory - The special elastic tape's properties, basic principles and effects - The function of K-Taping therapy - 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 in up to six full-color photos and anatomical drawings - Concise step-by-step instruction, covering the specifics of each medical condition, plus additional practical tips - At a glance: Memo boxes for each technique, summarizing the main points to remember New for the 2nd edition - 20 additional application techniques for the fields of neurology and gynaecology (also including pre- and post-natal) - Approximately 150 additional colour photographs, to accompany and illustrate instructions Course companion and reference book - a must have, whether you are currently studying K-Taping, or have already completed certification - As a