This book is a must for any physical therapist 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. The chapters are designed as a practical guide on the application of tape to treat each individual area of pain and dysfunction through the use of pictorial demonstrations, and the author gives a few examples of injuries common to each area of pain and the subsequent variations in taping applications.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.

This practical guide uses full-color photos and video clips to demonstrate the application of kinesiology tape to treat each individual area of pain and dysfunction. The text offers examples of injuries common to each area of pain and the subsequent variations in taping applications.

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.

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 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.

Bodymaster Method creator John Gibbons is recognized as one of the world’s leading authorities in sports medicine. In A Practical Guide to Kinesiology Taping for Injury Prevention and Common Medical Conditions, Third Edition, he shares his wealth of knowledge and experience to help you get the best results when using kinesiology tape. This third 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. The chapters are designed as a practical guide, with pictorial demonstrations, on the application of tape to treat each individual area of pain and dysfunction. The author gives a few examples of injuries common to each area of pain and the subsequent variations in taping applications. This book highlights over 60 specific areas of pain that are identified through illustrations that have actually been drawn onto photos of the body. Also included are over 40 QR codes linking to YouTube clips of practical demonstrations of the key techniques. This book is everything you need to know about how taping works.